How it works

The diet is relatively simple- it increased your DMAE, Asthaxanthin, and Fatty Acids by prescribing salmon for two meals a day. It also recommends generous portions of eggs and greens. What you can’t have: no coffee, no alcohol, no dairy, and no root vegetables.

So why so much salmon? Because the DMAE, Asthaxanthin, and Fatty Acids will reduce inflammation, while increasing your skin’s radiance, glow, and firmness. It also improves brain cognition.

TIPS

• Dr. Perricone recommends Wild Alaskan Salmon from Vital Choice.
• When purchasing your eggs, go for an organic cage free option.
• Pick your favorite bright greens, like asparagus, kale, broccoli, or spinach. You don’t have to eat anything you don’t like, pick and choose your favorites here.
• If your concerned about your energy levels because of the lack of coffee, keep in mind you can drink green tea.
• Of course drink plenty of fresh spring water, as well.

A sample menu is available HERE

If that sounds like too much salmon for your taste, or too restrictive, you can always try the 28 Day Plan, which offers more protein options besides salmon. You may not see the immediate glow you’ll get with the 3 Day Diet, but you will see more weight lose of the course of the diet.

It’s always important to enhance your diet efforts with quality supplements. For glowing skin and efficient weight lose try to the Beauty From the Inside Out Program. It includes Skin and Total Body set, an ideal cocktail of healthy skin vitamins. It also includes Perricone MD’s Omega-3 supplements. They provide you with the benefits of eating salmon, while suppressing your appetite and boosting your metabolism. Of course, it will give you softer, firmer skin as well.

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HEALTHY HABITS

Combing diet and exercise are to core elements to losing weight and keep a youthful glow. Dr. Perricone has developed several diets, to combine with his quality supplements. Be sure to incorporate aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping. Choose what exercise you enjoy most, or switch it up to keep it interested. Even adding a daily walk can make a big difference.

The Metabolic Diet

This diet helps boost your metabolism, help you burn calories faster, and increase your energy. Pair this 10 day diet with the Metabolic Formula supplements.

Shopping List

• Pure, organic, liquid, pasteurized and safety tested egg whites (Dr. Perricone recommends Eggology)
• Blueberries, raspberries or mixed berries – fresh or frozen OR non-Dutched processed cocoa & stevia
• Organic virgin coconut oil
• Salmon
• Watercress
• Fresh Broccoli
• Lemons or vinegar
• Olive oil
• Fresh spring water

The 28 Day Challenge Diet

This anti-inflammatory diet will transform your body and skin. By focusing on healthy fats, and leafy greens, and removing coffee, alcohol, and foods with a high glycemic index. Pair this with the Health & Weight Management for a transformational program that will not only keep you looking fitter, but younger as well.

What’s in The Health & Weight Management Program?
- Super Antioxidant Formula – Fight free radicals and reduce inflammation with this specialized antioxidant formula.
- Co-Q10 – Coq10 benefits your heart and increases your metabolism.
- Tyrosine and Alpha Lipoic Acid Capsule – More boosters for a efficient metabolism
- DMAE Capsule – Firm your skin tone and improve your brain function with Dr. Perricone’s proprietary DMAE capsule.
- L-Carnitine Capsule – This capsule with boost your energy levels and your metabolism.
- Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) Soft Gel – This supplement is rich in Omega 3, which reduces inflammation.
- Acetyl L- Carnitine Capsule – Improves cognitive function, builds lean muscle.
- CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Soft Gel – Assists healthy weight loss, increased muscle mass and bone density.

By the end of either program, you’ll lose weight, feel more energized, and look younger!

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This diet isn’t about portion control or counting calories.  The main focus is to fight inflammation by reducing saturated fats, refined sugars, and other high glycemic carbohydrates from your diet.  Here are links to lists of what you should not eat and what you should eat.

Where to start

Dr perricones recommends starting with the Health & Weight Management  Supplements.  This program is a part of Dr. Perricone’s 3-Tier Approach to a healthy body and beautiful skin. A 30 Day supply provides everything you need, organized into morning, noon, and evening packets.  It’s recommended you take each packet 30 minutes to 1 hour before a meal, which will help maximize appetite suppression.

Each day you’ll take 8 different supplements that will assist in maintaining your energy levels, increasing your lean body mass, boosting your metabolism, and satisfying your appetite.

What Supplements are Included?

• The Super Antioxidant formula helps fight those pesky free radicals with additional anti-inflammatory assistance.
• There is also a Tyrosine and Alpha Lipoic Acid  (ALA) capsule.  ALA is a powerful antioxidant, combined with Tyrosine, an amino acid, they work together to boost that pesky metabolism.
• The DMAE Capsule has several benefits.  It keeps your skin looking tone and improves brain functions. Ready to look and think younger?
• CoQ 10 boosts the metabolism and improves heart health.  Research shows people suffering from heart failure show signs of CoQ 10 deficiency.
• You need Omega-6 to help reduce inflammation, which is why each day includes an Evening Primrose Oil soft gel.
• Acetyl L- Carnitine capsules, another amino acid, assists with brain and heart function, muscle movement, and building lean muscles.
• CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Soft Gels is a powerhouse increasing muscle mass, reducing body fat, and assisting bone density.
• The final piece to the puzzle is a L-Carnitine Capsule. It helps increase energy levels while facilitating fat burning efficiently.

It’s time to begin your journey to a healthier lifestyle, with great looking skin! Follow the Perricone Promise Diet, start fighting inflammation, and start feeling great.

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The three day diet consists of anti-inflammatory and omega three fatty acid packed foods.  Nutrient rich foods like spinach and salmon benefit your skin in many ways. Within only three days you will notice a brighter completion, a beautifully balanced consistent tone and an overall feeling of firmness.  The key to these ingredients is controlling your bodies’ water retention.

A few of the items you should pick up at the grocery store are listed below, and you can find a full menu of the meals here:

• Eggs
• Salmon
• Romaine Lettuce
• Spinach
• Berries
• Various Nuts; Hazelnuts, Walnuts, and Almonds
• Various Root Vegetables
• Apples
• Low Fat Turkey Breast

Not only are these foods great for your skin they also benefit your bodies’ digestive system, and memory, while simultaneously providing a great energy boost. At first glance the diet seems pretty restrictive but its only three days and the results are amazing.

Using the 3 day diet to work hand in hand with the Dr. Perricones Chia serum the products effectiveness is enhanced dramatically. Chia Serum balances your skins pH and replenishes its moisture levels on contact. It is light weight so it can be used in conjunction with any heavier nutrient rich cream.

On a hot and humid day the serum may be all that your skin needs to stay moisturized. Just a couple drops of the serum applied over the face and neck and your makeup application look flawless.
Find out what your skin may need by taking our SkinQuiz

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What can be frustrating about a diet is that it can take some time to see results. To help motivate you, try a 3-Day Meal Plan for a facelift effect in just days before starting the 28-day Dr Perricone diet.

This high-protein diet is a great way to kick start the 28-day plan, while helping you achieve impressivee results in little time.

Want to learn more about the Perricone 3 day diet?

Discover what the diet consists of and check out an example menu, in this article.

Goodbye, sugary cereal

Avoid high-glycemic foods such as bread, bagels, pizza, pasta, potatoes, and sugary cereal , all of which can lead to inflammation, a cause of aging, in the skin.

In contrast, foods high in protein, in particular, wild salmon, has anti-inflammatory effects. Dr. Perricone recommends avoiding farmed, non-organic salmon because he believes they are filled with chemicals, unlike Wild Alaskan salmon.

For ideal effect, you must eating salmon twice a day as part of your 3 day anti-inflammatory routine. The DMAE, astaxanthin and essential fatty acids in the salmon will help eliminate puffiness, re-contour, firm your jaw line, and increase youthful radiance.

3 Day Diet Sample Menu

Breakfast

Start with a 3 egg omelet and/or a 4-6 oz. grilled salmon. Smoked salmon or lox is not recommended because of the contained salt. Include a 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal, not instant, for a good source of fiber. Finish with a 2 in. wedge of cantaloupe or 1/3 cup of fresh berries, such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries. All of these fruits contain important antioxidants.

Drink 8-12 oz. of spring water. Avoid juice and coffee. For caffeine, drink black or preferably green tea.

Lunch

Begin with 406 oz. grilled or canned salmon. With the canned, you can mix a little mayo and squeezed lemon. Include 2 cups of green salad with romaine lettuce or other dark leafy greens, like spinach. Pour extra virgin olive oil and squeeze lemon juice over salad as dressing. Finish with 1 kiwi fruit or cantaloupe and berries listed above. Drink 8-12 oz. of spring water.

Snack

For a snack, have an apple, a 2 oz. slice of turkey breast or a 6 oz. plain yogurt. Pop in a small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds for a great source of fatty acids and folic acid.

Dinner

Have a 4-6 oz. grilled salmon with a green salad as described above. For a side, eat 1/2 cup steamed veggies, in particular asparagus, broccoli, spinach, etc. Avoid root vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets, etc.

Include the usual cantaloupe and berries as described above for dessert. Drink 8-12 oz. of pure spring water.

Before Bedtime Snack

End your day with a pear or apple, a 2 oz. slice of chicken or turkey breast or 6 oz. plain yogurt, and complete your snack with a small handful of hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds.

What do you think about having salmon for breakfast? Comment below.

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In this article, read about:

• A Short Astaxanthin Abstract
• Dosage Recommendations

Astaxanthin: A Super Supplement

A Short Astaxanthin Abstract

Astaxanthin comes from the microalgae haematococcus pluvialis, which can be found in large quantities in arctic marine environments. It is a natural carotenoid; superior in properties compared to other carotenoid family members.

Astaxanthin can neutralize harmful free radicals more efficiently and quickly.

Simply put, it protects cell membrane components from oxidative stress and inflammation.

Astaxanthin is a beneficial anti-inflammatory, because it helps protect muscles as well as increase physical endurance. Astaxanthin is ideal for those seeking to begin and uphold regular exercise within their daily schedule.

Dosage Recommendation for Astaxanthin

For adults (age 18 and up), the recommended astaxanthin dosage is usually about 2-4 milligrams per day. However, it is important to check the potency and purity of your astaxanthin supplements before use.

Currently, there is not enough scientific research available in order to recommend an astaxanthin dosage for children.

Astaxanthin: A Super Supplement

A multitude of seafood contains astaxanthin. For example, a typical serving portion of 4 ounces of Atlantic salmon contains 0.5-1.1 milligrams of astaxanthin.

In general, following a diet rich in seafood will help you incorporate this valuable antioxidant into your diet; however, adding an astaxanthin supplement to your daily routine is a guaranteed way to make sure you are getting enough.

Perricone MD Skin and Total Body Supplements contain 2 milligrams of astaxanthin in each packet. Since astaxanthin is such an excellent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, it is considered a super supplement within the Perricone dietary program.

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What Astaxanthin Does

It’s simple: astaxanthin repairs cells. Free radicals damage the DNA of cells, which astaxanthin helps prevent. With 550X the antioxidant power of Vitamin E astaxanthin has basic yet powerful qualities. Astaxanthin is a natural substance that functions on many different biochemical levels at once. This provides multi-leveled health advantages.

Scientists are increasingly using astaxanthin in research for a wide variety of diseases and illnesses. Studies have shown that astaxanthin may reduce cholesterol by decreasing the formation of plaque in arteries. One study on athletes found that their strength and endurance nearly tripled after using astaxanthin. This super supplement is also being used in research on dementia for its natural pigment qualities.

How Astaxanthin Supplements Can Help You

When it comes to Astaxanthin benefits, astaxanthin is the Renaissance man on the supplement shelf. Astaxanthin supplements can:

• Protect the brain, central nervous system, and eyes.
• Increase physical endurance while reducing muscle damage.
• Reduce eye fatigue and improves vision.
• Diminish wrinkles through internal supplementation.
• Improve gastric health.
• Regulate inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. (Increased levels of these may predict onset of rheumatoid arthritis.)

In nature, astaxanthin is found in types of micro algae and fish that eat them: salmon, trout, krill, shrimp, crayfish, and other crustaceans. Even flamingos get their bright colors from this amazing antioxidant.

Astaxanthin is a natural wonder with a packed punch of benefits. This powerful word of mouth supplement is one of nature’s best-kept secrets. Take a note from Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet and see how astaxanthin can improve your health.

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This article will discuss:

• Causes of Skin Redness
• Types of Skin Redness
• Ways to Combat Skin Redness

Causes of Skin Redness

Much common skin redness is caused by exposure to external factors like sun and wind. Sunburns are a clear example of skin redness that almost everyone will face at some point. Cold winter weather tends to produce rosy cheeks, as the body sends extra warm blood to the skin. In any weather, strong, dry wind can also chap and redden the face.

Skin can also become red due to a sensitivity to irritants or allergens from pollen, dander, perfumes, and harsh skin care ingredients. The sensitivity results in inflammation, wherein additional blood flows to the surface of the skin as part of the body’s immune response. The blood provides extra oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to the area that help fight off the infection or protect from irritants.

Even though this process is natural, prolonged skin redness can indicate severe damage to the skin. Even mild skin redness over a prolonged period of time promotes wrinkle formation and discolored skin.

Dr. Perricone‘s research discovered that the foods you eat can impact the quality of your skin. He has identified certain foods that decrease inflammation in the body. This inflammation plays a role in a number of skin conditions including redness, acne, and wrinkles. Anti-Inflammatory recipes are an excellent tool for rapidly improving skin quality and reducing redness.

Types of Skin Redness

As mentioned above, when skin redness is temporary, it usually results from overexposure to sun, weather, or irritating substances that can be avoided in the future. However, a few skin conditions cause redness that goes beyond such relatively mild and impermanent irritation.

Perhaps the most common cause of skin redness is acne. Pores are openings in the skin containing a hair follicle and an oil gland. Many people develop acne during their teenage years when hormonal changes trigger an increase in oil production. Normally, this oil helps lubricate the skin and shed old skin cells. When too much oil is present, it can mix and dirt and bacteria and clog the pore. If the pore becomes infected, the same kind of immune response your body has to skin irritation kicks in. This results in a red and inflamed area blood flow is helping to fight the bacterial infection, so the best treatment for adult acne and red skin is to fight it early.

More acute or severe chronic skin conditions tend to have other symptoms in addition to red skin. Eczema is defined by scaly, itchy rashes; although the cause is unknown, it is believed by some to result from an overactive response to triggers such as allergens. Eczema begins with inflammation and itchiness and progresses to the scaly rash most associated with it. If untreated, it can lead to long-term skin discoloration. Eczema is often classified as a form of dermatitis. The term dermatitis may refer to a variety of rashes and irritations from mild redness to serious disorders like psoriasis.

Ways to Combat Skin Redness

The best way to treat skin redness is to definitively identify what condition is causing it. A dermatologist is best qualified to make this diagnosis, but there are things you can do to reduce redness triggers on your own:

• Protect against environmental factors: Most environmental damage is caused by a lack of preparation. Gentle lotions with an SPF of at least 15 applied to bare skin or under makeup will significantly reduce sun damage. In winter months, switching to a richer moisturizer and covering exposed skin will limit skin redness.
• Know what allergens and irritants you are sensitive to: By knowing what affects your skin, you can limit exposure or avoid them altogether. The longer skin is subjected to irritants, the more susceptible it is to irritation, with the reaction often getting worse each time.
• Use appropriate cleansers and topicals: If you have dry skin, apply lotions or moisturizers immediately after showering to retain moisture. If your skin tends to be oily, use a cleanser that cleans thoroughly to but that doesn’t dry out you skin, and look for oil-free lotions and creams.

The Perricone cosmeceutical skin care line includes a number of products designed to repair redness and other types of skin discoloration. The Pigment Corrective Supplement and Pigment Corrective Topical use the potent antioxidant pycnogenol to repair damaged cells and even skin tones. Incorporating the beneficial foods and delicious recipes included in Dr. Perricone’s Anti-inflammatory Diet is a powerful step you can take alongside any skin treatment to feel healthier, look younger, and treat skin redness. By using a Perricone promo, you can save money on your cosmetics too.

Check out this video for more on Dr. Perricone’s Pigment Corrective products:

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What foods make the list?

• Oysters – aphrodisiacs because they have zinc, necessary for synthesis of testosterone
• Pumpkin seeds – especially potent for women
• Peanuts – rich with amino acid which relaxes blood vessels, helping men be a little more responsive
• Garlic – contains allicin, which increases blood flood, important in sexual response
• Avocados – rich in folic acid, helps improve your mood
• Blueberries – also helps improve your mood, increasing your dopamine levels
• Wild Alaskan salmon – whose omega3s are mood enhancers
• Watermelon – a natural Viagra
• Asparagus – high in folic acid, which increases histamine, helping your sex drive
• Dark chocolate – stimulates the production of endorphins, which make you feel good

Check out the full story on ABC New York News here: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=8542202

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