The Beauty Elixir.
Historical myths and incredible stories have a significant place in my heart. One particular and extremely interesting reference to this comes to mind. It is believed that Cleopatra VII Philopator, the pharaoh of Egypt, is reported to have preserved her outstanding beauty by regularly bathing in ass’s milk. In fact, it required seven thousand beasts to accomplish this important task. This unusual action prompted me to think of what other activities people would have historically pursued in the quest for everlasting beauty. From drinking the blood of virgins to doing a deal with the devil to ensure perpetual youth, humanity has seemed to have a long-lived obsession with preserving age and immortality.
On the TV and in the media is a never-ending onslaught of enticing oils and creams, each one at what appears to me, exorbitant cost to preserve and enhance natures’ beauty. If that is not enough on come the various electronic contraptions with glowing red lights and claims of reliable capability to repel the ravages of time and leave the customer the envy of their companions. If I thought the creams were expensive they pale into insignificance by the cost of certain examples of electronic gadgetry.
Of course it is only right to have free choice and pursue what we believe will achieve a particular goal and presumably satisfy our desire to look our best. It may be no surprise that according to some figures twenty percent of UK women spend between ten and twenty pounds a month on beauty products and men similarly appear to be attuned to their aesthetics, as an average of thirty five pounds per month can be spent on grooming paraphernalia.
Age does itself seem to be a bit of an overt and hidden influencer, as in the pursuit to prevail one’s youthful looks, the older people get the more seems to be statistically spent on the beauty industry. Figures have shown that men in their forties double their spend on beauty concerns but interestingly as age hits that mid-range then the spending also seems to decrease slightly and average itself out.
My next observation might be highly controversial, as when it is pointed out a great number of people choose to engage in energetic social and sometimes stressful activities, that are counterproductive to the goal of maintaining youthful beauty.
Excess of anything, has over the years, been proven detrimental to good health and consequently can impact on the outer-appearance of the body. Despite the use of any beauty product or treatment, if a person does not maintain certain physical requirements then looks will never reflect that desired rested and youthful appearance. Almost everybody likes the appeal of a quick fix but in truth, if possible the commitment to a regular good sleep, exercise and mental relaxation regime could very well make a major difference to achieving that goal of youthful beauty.
Among all the major factors to obtain and maintain beauty and good health, is food. Many believe that a milestone in the discovery of dynamic importance is that of, Dr Weston A Price, a dentist who in the 1930s travelled and studied numerous populations to reveal who were the healthiest and also naturally had facial symmetry with excellent white teeth. He reported that it was not just what they ate but what they did not eat that was so important in maintaining the ideal of beauty. It should be pointed out the metabolic benefits, shown in his examples, included teeth, bones, the vascular system and elimination of most degenerative diseases. On completing his studies Dr Price produced a product that he called Activator X. He believed the western diet of sugar, white flower and processed foods contributed to tooth decay and chronic bad health. Dr Price’s conclusions were that a life style choice of prime foods would include butter from grass fed cows and cod liver oil, green leafed vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce.
There are certain attributes associated with beauty and many of these link with a sense of internal wellbeing. It might sound simple but happiness and laughter produce a feeling of euphoria, which in turn, has been known to enhance a look of radiance. Reflecting how the body feels on the inside, if one looks after their diet, this contribution can go great lengths in naturally improving the look of wellness. Consequently, if one looks after their internal health then this will have a beneficial influence on the external appearance. Being able to improve one’s mental and physical state of relaxation can dramatically alter appearance and often in these situations the onset of better health goes hand in hand with an enhanced aesthetic beauty.
On the TV and in the media is a never-ending onslaught of enticing oils and creams, each one at what appears to me, exorbitant cost to preserve and enhance natures’ beauty. If that is not enough on come the various electronic contraptions with glowing red lights and claims of reliable capability to repel the ravages of time and leave the customer the envy of their companions. If I thought the creams were expensive they pale into insignificance by the cost of certain examples of electronic gadgetry.
Of course it is only right to have free choice and pursue what we believe will achieve a particular goal and presumably satisfy our desire to look our best. It may be no surprise that according to some figures twenty percent of UK women spend between ten and twenty pounds a month on beauty products and men similarly appear to be attuned to their aesthetics, as an average of thirty five pounds per month can be spent on grooming paraphernalia.
Age does itself seem to be a bit of an overt and hidden influencer, as in the pursuit to prevail one’s youthful looks, the older people get the more seems to be statistically spent on the beauty industry. Figures have shown that men in their forties double their spend on beauty concerns but interestingly as age hits that mid-range then the spending also seems to decrease slightly and average itself out.
My next observation might be highly controversial, as when it is pointed out a great number of people choose to engage in energetic social and sometimes stressful activities, that are counterproductive to the goal of maintaining youthful beauty.
Excess of anything, has over the years, been proven detrimental to good health and consequently can impact on the outer-appearance of the body. Despite the use of any beauty product or treatment, if a person does not maintain certain physical requirements then looks will never reflect that desired rested and youthful appearance. Almost everybody likes the appeal of a quick fix but in truth, if possible the commitment to a regular good sleep, exercise and mental relaxation regime could very well make a major difference to achieving that goal of youthful beauty.
Among all the major factors to obtain and maintain beauty and good health, is food. Many believe that a milestone in the discovery of dynamic importance is that of, Dr Weston A Price, a dentist who in the 1930s travelled and studied numerous populations to reveal who were the healthiest and also naturally had facial symmetry with excellent white teeth. He reported that it was not just what they ate but what they did not eat that was so important in maintaining the ideal of beauty. It should be pointed out the metabolic benefits, shown in his examples, included teeth, bones, the vascular system and elimination of most degenerative diseases. On completing his studies Dr Price produced a product that he called Activator X. He believed the western diet of sugar, white flower and processed foods contributed to tooth decay and chronic bad health. Dr Price’s conclusions were that a life style choice of prime foods would include butter from grass fed cows and cod liver oil, green leafed vegetables such as broccoli, spinach and lettuce.
There are certain attributes associated with beauty and many of these link with a sense of internal wellbeing. It might sound simple but happiness and laughter produce a feeling of euphoria, which in turn, has been known to enhance a look of radiance. Reflecting how the body feels on the inside, if one looks after their diet, this contribution can go great lengths in naturally improving the look of wellness. Consequently, if one looks after their internal health then this will have a beneficial influence on the external appearance. Being able to improve one’s mental and physical state of relaxation can dramatically alter appearance and often in these situations the onset of better health goes hand in hand with an enhanced aesthetic beauty.
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