Summertime brings back memories of our childhood – vacations on the beach, endless days outdoors, and invincible youth and vitality. What seems like only a few summers ago looks is more like the endless days of summer gone by like a flash…

The most sought-after products by aging baby boomers are age-defying skin care products and cosmetics that promise to reverse signs of aging. Fortunately, most senior boomers realize a key concept; youth begins on the inside. They also take health supplements to feel younger and look healthier.

Evidence suggests that the most effective age-defying substances known are antioxidants. Colorful fruits and vegetables (organic) – five to ten servings per day – will supply protection against oxidation, the process of imbalanced oxygen molecules damaging healthy cells, commonly referred to as free radical damage. In our toxic environment oxidation occurs at a rapid-fire speed from poor diet, sun exposure, air pollution and contaminated water. And in reality, few people follow the dietary recommendations to guard against oxidation within the body.

A recent study from the Scottish Agricultural College in South Ayrshire, Scotland, reports amazing benefits of thyme essential oil. The study determined that the essential oil maintained higher levels of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in the brain, liver, heart and kidneys of test subjects than those who weren’t given the supplement. DHA, an essential fatty acid, is shown to reduce levels of triglycerides and may lower the risk of heart disease. Drops in levels of DHA are associated with ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression. As DHA declines with age, cellular activity (particularly in the brain) is hindered. However, DHA levels remained significantly higher when test subjects received a daily dose of thyme oil. Preliminary studies are showing that thyme oil may produce similar benefits in humans. Thyme also has powerful antioxidant abilities.

Orange essential oil is another potent antioxidant particularly significant to liver function but also protective of other body cells. Orange essential oil is 90 percent d-limonene, which is effective in maintaining adequate levels of glutathione in the liver, thereby supporting optimal liver detoxification activities. Studies suggest that d-limonene is highly protective and prevents abnormal cell growth.

Clove essential oil measures 1,078,700 on the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) scale, much higher than any other essential oil or any other known substance.

To be complete, the body needs two types of antioxidants, water soluble and fat soluble. NingXia Red is a low glycemic juice and is supreme as a water-soluble antioxidant. Longetivity (with the essential oil of clove, orange and thyme) is equally important as a fat-soluble antioxidant.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and is not meant to diagnose or treat illness. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.

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