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 is a Skin Health Educator for over 40 years, (1977 Certified Cosmetologist) and owned two organic day spas in her lifetime. Connie Rogers is a Certified Integrative Nutritional Holistic Health Coach and graduated near the beginning of the renowned Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. (NYC 2003)  Her clients include families that want to improve habits, avoid toxins and eat healthier.  She is accredited through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.  She studied with Dr Daniel Amen for Brain Health Coaching. 2023-2025. Connie is a Published Author (2015, 2020) Her books include: Path to a Healthy Mind & Body- 2015  &  Memory Stealers- 2020.  As a notable researcher on health, she has written over 200+  health blogs and continues to publish to date.  Currently, Connie writes, speaks and offers holistic options for balancing mind/body/skin health. She will publish her manuscript this year.  She has joined several  Keynote Speakers from 2020 to 2026, coaching on the topics of oxidative stress and age stealers, the mind/body connection, the gut/brain/hormone connection, & skin health from within.

She continues to be a virtual speaker at several health events around the world.