OUR SKIN, a vital part of our immune system, serves as a mirror reflecting our internal environment. 

The gut skin/axis has its fingers not only in the gut microbiome and skin health, but it is also relevant to point to the skin/ endocrine connection, the skin/immune system connection (where poor immunity can disrupt and may chemically destroy collagen levels) the skin/cholesterol connection, Vitamin D connection, the mind/skin connection, the skin/central nervous system connection, (including stress and skin disorders) mitochondria issues, poor metabolism, adrenal disruption, connective tissue disorders, (such as psoriasis, diabetic skin disorders and more) and disrupted hormone levels such as thyroid hormones. It is noteworthy to include 'unspoken skin pollutants' that surround us in our work area and home environment - create toxic skin and disrupt our endocrine system. All are important factors to address in our quest to prevent or slow the progression of premature aging.

In addition, poor habits, such as addictions (smoking, caffeine, alcohol, drugs), polluted home environments, and poor choices of fats and sugars, can damage collagen production and disrupt telomere length. Telomere length and chronic inflammation are considered markers for biological aging. There is also evidence that the way we hold our body (by slouching) influences our face. Poor habits are major contributors to how quickly we see and feel the effects of aging.

In 2018, the WHO wanted to call AGING a disease, but it does not address critical questions about why we age prematurely or what some causes are. Instead of calling aging a disease and prescribing designer drugs, scientists should decline to keep an already toxic system -toxic. Our nation has a rhythm of distractions as we ignore health. It is challenging to pay attention when faced with distractions (not facts or truths) about premature aging and ways to prevent it and remain healthy.

My presentation will cover several steps for improved skin health and ways to decrease premature aging and inflammation. Included are Age Stealers!

If we are out of tune with our internal universe, we may fail to detect specific warning signals that speed up aging.

Connie Rogers graduated near the beginning of the renowned Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. (NYC 2003) She is accredited through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Connie Rogers is a Published Author (2015), Certified Integrative Nutritional Holistic Health Coach, Certified Brain Health Coach, Professional Researcher, Ghost Writer, Certified Cosmetologist / (1977) Skin Health Educator for over 40 years. Connie has owned and operated 2 day spas in her lifetime. She attended Gilda’s Club in NYC for caregiving studies in ovarian cancer. Studied http://www.newstart.com/program/ Training under Don Hansen New Start Program in Colorado. Connie currently writes, speaks, and offers holistic options for balancing wellness. She believes when we tune into our health, growth is a spiral process changing directions as we learn. Connie has helped clients regain their personal health by taking back control of their lives through gained knowledge and simple yet powerful positive daily habits.  Her passion is to discover and address the “causes” of health challenges and then create a movement of balance and vitality.  Anyone close to her will agree, Connie Rogers truly walks the talk and the many lives she has empowered will tell you her wisdom and guidance are priceless. She coaches on the topics of  the mind/body connection, gut microbiome/hormone connection, skin health from within, removing toxic exposures in order to create health, and the emotional balancing act of foods and moods.