For those who like to consider the "off the beaten path" way of doing things, the world of anti-aging too has it`s alternative and holistic approaches, with some methods a tad more unconventional than others and some that have been around for years or even centuries. Although they aren`t methods that are in the forefront of the movement, they seem to attract enough followers that they are worth mentioning.

Oxygen Therapy For Anti-Aging?

Nowadays, the term "oxygen therapy" can apply to more than one method of anti-aging treatment. As Linda Slater from the Oxygen Access company says, "Oxygen is being hailed as the latest cure for aging skin and is taking over the latest word in beauty." According to Linda Slater, this is evidenced by the fact that major Hollywood stars are seen flocking to these spas that offer oxygen therapy.

There`s of course always the oxygen therapy that is available as the anti-aging product - that is the creams or the "oxygen facials" that claim to counter the effects of premature aging. So far, however, evidence suggests that these treatments not only produce no real results, but they may actually be more harmful than helpful since they tend to add to the effects of pollution.

More unorthodox versions of oxygen therapy that boast anti-aging effects include the "oxygen bar" and the more involved treatment of hyperbaric chamber oxygen. The oxygen bar has begun showing up in large cities and tourist traps around the country and participants can purchase "flavored" oxygen in 20 minute increments that claims to have all sorts of benefits including reversing the effects of premature aging. The more die-hard fans of oxygen treatment may elect to paying high prices to undergo hyperbaric oxygen therapy which also claims to have a myriad of benefits that help fight aging. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy consists of 90 minute sessions in which patients sit in a pressurized chamber of pure oxygen. Consumer advice? Since there`s no real evidence any of this oxygen therapy has any positive result in reversing the signs of aging and there`s really not enough research to prove the claims, it`s probably wise to move on.

Other Alternative Anti-Aging Treatments

The list of other alternative and holistic anti-aging approaches could go on and on. It probably wouldn`t be complete without mentioning the contributed methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine, natural hormone therapy, and the mind-body approach to premature aging. Traditional Chinese Medicine involves the use of several ancient herbal treatments and most recently has been pushing the use of Gingko to fight the factors that contribute to aging including stress and pollution. Natural hormone therapy is much the same as traditional hormone therapy in that it`s uses include the treatment of aging. However, it`s ingredients are derived from natural plants and flowers. The holistic mind-body approach to anti-aging incorporates mindful meditation, visualization, biofeedback, and other relaxation techniques to reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and fight the signs of premature aging. And last but not least, we should mention Ayurveda - a skin care method that utilizes the ingredients of fruits and vegetables.

Any alternative or holistic anti-aging skin care regime is best when combined with a healthy diet, exercise, and of course, avoidance of the sun.

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