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When Botox made its initial debut, it was heralded as the perfect final solution for troublesome skin wrinkles. However; as people began to learn more about Botox, they learned that it really wasn't the magic bullet that it was originally touted to be. One thing that most people know by now is that Botox only works on wrinkles that are caused by the involuntary “flexing” of skin muscles. So what about eye wrinkles? Will Botox have any effect on them?

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The answer to that question is “yes and no”. Botox will diminish eye wrinkles that are on the outside regions of the eye that are due to involuntary “squinching” of skin muscles muscles. However; it will have absolutely no effect on eye wrinkles that are the result of aging or over exposure to the suns harmful rays. The good news though is that there are now powerful anti wrinkle eye creams and serums available that can zap crows feet wrinkles.

Botox and Blank Facial Expressions (Frankenstein Face)

If you are considering undergoing the “needle” with Botox treatments, there are a couple of things that you should know first. To begin with, Botox treatments aren't cheap and can cost on average between $350-500 per session. Secondly, Botox injections work well on the brow and outside regions of the face, but can cause a side effect known as “Frankenstein face” when used on the interior region of the face. This odd side effect received its name from the deadening of facial expressions due to facial muscle paralysis.

Here’s an anti-aging and/or health-stimulating tool you may not have thought of: your sense of smell. Alan Hirsch, MD, a neurologist and psychiatrist, has spent his career helping people overcome smell and taste disorders, and he’s got some interesting ideas about how to make yourself more healthful and energized using common smells. Here are few of the most unique.

• Good and Plenty candy plus cucumber or banana to increase libido in women. He recommends smelling the candy and one of these foods at the same time. No joke!

• Green apple, banana or peppermint: Smell these aromas to reduce food cravings (slice the apple for best results.) Alternate nostrils three times by closing one nostril with your finger, inhaling deeply, and then repeating on the other side. To help bust through weight loss plateaus, try alternating fragrances monthly.

• Lavender has been used by herbalists to help induce slep, and Hirsch recommends using the fresh or dried herb, or an essential oil to increase alpha brain waves that promote relaxation, reducing anxiety.

(Note: Hirsch suggests holding the food, flower or essential oil or other item about ½ inch away from your face and level with your lips. Effect is strongest if you inhale for three minutes, then take a break for five and repeat up to 24 times.)

While there is only preliminary scientific evidence to suggest that aromatherapy and scent-ual therapy is effective, it’s a cheap solution to try for yourself.

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Not all anti-aging processes have to do with creams and facewashes. An anti-aging treatment can be anything from a special spa treatment to buying different products at the grocery store, and now, even ordering speciall-themed foods at restaurants.

The association recently asked more than 1,200 professional chefs in the United States to list the trendiest items on their menus. Out of almost 200 items, pomegranate was 16th, fresh fruits were 61st and scallops were 100th - these are all foods rich in antioxidants.And these preferences aren't confined to your favorite dining destination. More and more restaurants are springing up with the purpose of being a healthy body-mind haven. The chef at a spa cafe called Sprouts in Arizona believes diners are drawn to the pomegranate salad for its sweet taste and the health benefits.

Even if you're not indulging in a spa-themed meal, you can still integrate anti-oxidants into your daily diet.

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Here’s a possible “super food” you don’t hear a lot about – Chives. They may have health benefits similar to garlic and onions, as they contain mild versions of sulfur compounds that can reduct your risk of cancer.

And they’re tasty, too – and sometimes easier to eat than their garlicy and oniony relatives! Chives go well with cream cheese, cottage cheese, cream sauces, butter sauces, fish, chicken, broths and cream soups such as potato or asparagus soup.

If you’re growing them yourself, you can cut and freeze chives. Before the plant blooms, cut the plant down to about three inches. Chop up and freeze the greens for later use. The plant will soon grow back.

The power of foods to prevent and cure disease is truly amazing, and often something taken for granted. Those anti-cancer compounds found in foods in the garlic and onions family have the unique power to protect against cancer. Chives can enhance almost any savory dish with their delicate flavor, while potentially making your healthier at the same time.

I’m a huge advocate for the idea of anti-aging from the inside out. Foods and vitamins are a great way to do this, and I talk about many other ways in my anti-aging Report.

Blueberries are the ultra-trendy super food of the moment. The media loves a good blueberries-will-cure-all-your-ills story, so by now most of us know that eating blueberries is a smart thing to do. Researchers seem to announce new health benefits on a daily basis. But did you know that eating blueberries regularly can protect you from brain aging and Alzheimer´s disease?

Blueberries, particularly wild blueberries, are extremely rich in anti-oxidants.

Anti-oxidants fight damage to the immune system caused by elements called free radicals. Free radicals are rogue oxygen molecules that run amok on a cellular level, aging us and causing disease. Anti-oxidants rid the body of these unwanted free radicals, and stop the immune system from "rusting".

Anthocyanin is the main anti-oxidant found in blueberries. Anthocyanin makes blueberries blue and it gets most of the credit for protecting the brain from oxidative stress.

A stressed brain ages faster and is more susceptible to diseases like Alzheimer´s and cancer. Anti-oxidants, in removing the source of oxidative stress (the free radicals), allow brain cells to function optimally and maintain good health. Alzheimer’s disease is associated with a build-up of protein plaque cells in the brain. Scientists believe that these plaque cells result from oxidative stress. No oxidative stress, no plaque, no Alzheimer’s disease. That’s an over-simplification, but you get the picture. Eat your blueberries!

While regular consumption of blueberries can prevent you from getting Alzheimer´s in the first place, what benefit do they provide if you´ve got the disease already? Well, it turns out that blueberries can help in that instance as well. Studies have shown that eating blueberries regularly slows down the progress of Alzheimer´s disease and senile dementia. No wonder they´ve been called the "brain berry".

Eating blueberries as part of a balanced diet can also reverse brain aging and improve short-term memory. Elderly lab rats fed a blueberry-rich diet showed improvements in memory, co-ordination and balance. They out-performed their blueberry-deprived counterparts and became, biologically speaking, much younger rats. Like the rejuvenated lab animals, humans need not lose their mental and physical faculties just because they’re older.

Unfortunately, blueberries alone are not a cure-all. It’s tempting to view the handful of berries you sprinkle on your cereal in the morning as a sure-fire inoculation against disease. Perhaps your cunning plan is to have some blueberries at breakfast and then continue to eat junk food throughout the rest of the day. Nice try! Mother Nature tends to frown on those who cheat. She may not punish you, exactly, but you won’t achieve optimum health on a diet of burgers and blueberries.

Eat a nutritious, balanced diet. Fuel yourself with fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, lean meats, and plenty of blueberries. Then you’ll reap the anti-oxidant brain benefits of blueberries for many years to come.