Those Wrinkles May Be Telling You Something

Many of us gauge the status of our health based upon the number on the bathroom scale or our last cholesterol and blood pressure check. But simply looking at your face in the mirror can be a better indicator of your internal health.

Those laugh lines creeping up around your eyes may not mean you’re just a merry 'ol soul. Instead, according to Your Skin, Younger: New Science Secrets to Reverse the Effects of AGE, a wrinkle is not just a wrinkle. The authors of this comprehensive holistic beauty book--two dermatologists and a naturopathic physician--claim that an early onset of the visible signs of aging is an indicator of problems in the heart, kidneys and other organ systems.

Looking good on the outside isn't simply an issue about vanity. The things you do for a healthier body will actually make you look younger too. Before the dawn of the "advanced" skincare industry we have today, it wasn't that long ago that diet and lifestyle were considered important for beautiful skin.

Yes, too much time in the sun and genes have roles in how our skin ages, but they are just parts of a larger picture on aging skin. The things we do for a healthy body on the inside, like eating nutrient-dense foods and keeping stress levels down, are keys to smoother, more radiant skin.

So the next time you reach for a 'little hope in a bottle' to combat the signs of aging, help your whole body out and add some wild Alaskan salmon, leafy greens, yogurt, almonds, and fresh berries to your beauty routine. While you're at it, take a walk to bring down your stress levels too. The body from the inside and out will reward you.