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NEW! From One of Only
Two Physicians in America
Board Certified in
Dermatology and Psychiatry
THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION:
9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin
by Amy Wechsler, MD
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Stress can age your skin 3 to 6 years, or more. Not only does stress affect your looks, but when you're not happy with your appearance, stress becomes even harder to manage. The good news is that stress aging is reversible, and renowned dermatologist-psychiatrist Amy Wechsler shows you how. In THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin (Free Press; October 7, 2008; $26.00), Wechsler makes the all-important connection between your mind and your skin -- and offers proven strategies to help you turn back the aging effects of tension and time. THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION is a guide to feeling, looking, and living young.
In a revolutionary test, Wechsler first helps you determine your SkinAge -- how old you look versus how old you are. With 13 easy questions, the groundbreaking test measures how many signs of aging actually exist on your face. Your SkinAge may be younger, older, or the same as your actual age. Then, THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION offers a 9-Day Renewal Plan to take as much as 6 years off your face.
You can tailor this 9-day plan to your skin type, unique stress profile, and wallet. In 9 days you will 1) Simplify: Establish a daily skin care routine and a healthy sleep schedule; 2) Relax: Book a treatment, connect with friends, try yoga, make love, do simple breathing exercises; 3) Go Green: Get out in nature and take in your surroundings; 4) Eat Clean: Avoid fast food and anything fried or processed; 5) Make a Move: Establish an exercise routine; 6) Foster Friendships: Connect with friends and family; 7) Pamper Yourself: Learn how to meditate before bedtime; 8) Sleep In: Snooze late or try napping; 9) Reflect: Look back on the week. These 9 steps, taken together, have proven benefits that will create more youthful, beautiful skin from the inside out.
Packed with information on alleviating life's stressors, THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION reveals the many negative effects of stress. It can cause wrinkles; bring on nasty adult acne; make skin irritated and allergic; make your hair fall out and your nails brittle; and affect your hormones, which, in turn, affect your mood. Stress can also make your eyes look old and may drive your skin into a mini menopause. That said, Wechsler introduces 7 free (!) habits for healthy skin -- and explains how to nurture the most vibrant skin possible, from the inside out. With abundant tips on how to make these habits stick, the 7 habits are a core part of the 9-day Renewal Plan.
Because more than half -- fully 54% -- of women over 25 suffer from adult acne, Wechsler clears up some of the misconceptions about what triggers acne (it's not oily skin or foods like chocolate or fried chicken) and explains the best way to clear up breakouts. THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION also covers other stress-related skin conditions, like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, cold sores, and how to prevent and treat them. Dr. Wechsler also addresses how to prevent the sinister effects of sun exposure -- explaining skin cancer basics, giving a rundown on sunscreens, and sharing her 4-step wrinkle-stopping strategy for minimizing sun damage.
From finding the right dermatologist to getting over Botox fears, Wechsler addresses a host of skin issues with her trademark optimism -- plus informative Q&A's that are sprinkled throughout the book and a jam-packed online center at www.RealAge.com. THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION is crammed with ways to improve your looks and self-esteem. By managing stress and living beautifully, Wechsler proves that it's never too late to revitalize your looks, and she shows you how.
About RealAge.com
RealAge.com is a healthy-lifestyle Web site that inspires its members to "Live Life to the Youngest" and to pursue their health and wellness goals by making their RealAge younger. The site offers the patented RealAge Test, the most widely used method for measuring overall health, and is the official online home of the YOU Docs, Michael Roizen, MD, and Mehmet Oz, MD, and their best-selling RealAge and YOU books. Over 20 million people have measured their RealAge by taking the RealAge Test and have received a personalized plan to make their RealAge younger. This leading healthy-lifestyle Web site also features more than 65 additional health-risk assessments, as well as health tips and information, all backed by current, valid science. RealAge.com is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst Magazines, a division of the Hearst Corporation.
About the Author:
Amy Wechsler, MD, is one of only two doctors in the country board certified in both dermatology and psychiatry. Dr. Wechsler practices dermatology in New York City, where she lives with her husband and two kids. She is a member of the RealAge Scientific Advisory Board.
About the Book:
THE MIND-BEAUTY CONNECTION: 9 Days to Reverse Stress Aging and Reveal More Youthful, Beautiful Skin
By Amy Wechsler, MD
Publication Date: October 7, 2008 / Free Press Hardcover: $26.00 / ISBN: 1-4165-6257-5
Subrights: Book Club: One Spirit Alternate Selection / Audio: Tantor Audio
First Serial: Marie Claire September 2008 issue
First Serial: Shape November 2008 issue
Second Serial: O, the Oprah Magazine November & December 2008 issues
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