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20 Of a certain age Wednesday, September 18, 2019 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Focus on good skincare as we age By Karen Keady Correspondent Modern healthcare, as well as a growing interest in organic living and holistic health, have us romping into our golden years rather than crawling into a rocking chair. The result is a growing popu- lation expected to live longer than any generation before. How we live these years to come is dependent on how we live our lives today. Hiking, biking, swimming, massage, bodywork, facials, and good overall skincare can be instru- mental in helping us look bet- ter and feel better as we grace- fully age. Just as massage and bodywork can keep the body feeling young and energized, proper skin-care is the avenue used to ward off the signs of aging. The three biggest offenders that age skin the most are sun damage, smok- ing, and not cleansing your skin at night. Following are some health- ful aging-well tips from this former dermatology nurse and current master esthetician. Protect your skin: Tanned skin may look healthy and golden and be associated with health and vitality, but the truth is, tanned skin is a benchmark of damaged skin. (Only a small amount of sun- light is required for the body to make vitamin D). Many of us grew up in a time where we slathered on baby oil mixed with iodine to enhance our efforts at glowing skin. Parents didn9t sunscreen their children in those days. We now know that UVA and UVB rays are not only harmful but can be deadly. Skin cancer rates have been on the rise over the past 30 years. Of the nearly 2 million new cases per year, 90,000 will be malignant melanoma, Alpaca meat can be a healthier choice By Jim Cornelius Editor in Chief BEFORE AFTER Before and after photos of a client with severe sun damage to her chest. Following dermatologist treatment, she followed a regime of healing LED treatments, an organic healing balm, potent C&E serum, and daily-use, water-resistant SPF 30 mineral sunscreen. the most serious and aggres- sive of skin cancers. UVB rays are associated with a sunburn while UVA rays penetrate deeper and cause more dam- age. Melanoma is believed to be the result of excessive UVA exposure. All radia- tion has a damaging effect on the immune system, causing premature aging, wrinkling, and gives the skin a leathery appearance. Skin aging, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squa- mous cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, as well as hyperpig- mentation all began before we were 18 years old! Eighty percent of sun dam- age occurs before the age of 18. It9s cumulative. In my skincare salon, I9ve referred five clients in eight years with suspect lesions to a derma- tologist. All five were oper- able cancer. I hope every- one reading this article will get screened regularly, by a physician. Do not forget your eyes. Sunglasses should provide 100 percent UV protection. Choosing the right sun- screen is equally important. Not all sunscreens are pho- tostable or appropriate for babies, children or preg- nancy. There are significant health concerns as well as environmental hazards with many ingredients in popular sunscreen brands. Evaluate all ingredients for safety and effectiveness. Absolutely a v o i d : Av o b e n z o n e , Octocrylene, Oxybenzone. A barrier sunscreen is more effective and safer than a chemical sunscreen 4 and don9t forget the hat. The American Cancer Society and dermatologists agree that an SPF 30 is adequate. If using a cream of any sort it must be reapplied every two hours. If you think your liquid make-up with added SPF is adequate, it9s not, especially if it9s less than 30, also must be reap- plied every 2 hours while in the sun. Moisturize well with a tar- geted product for your skin type. When you cleanse at night use anything but a bar soap which is much too harsh for fragile skin. Treat your skin well for the best of your life. Karen Keady is a mas- ter esthetician and owner of Essentials Skincare in Sisters. Seniors who are deal- ing with high cholesterol are often counseled to change their diet and look for alter- native food choices to reduce their cholesterol levels. They may be able to do so without giving up their burg- ers. Alpaca meat is an alterna- tive to beef 4 and it is catch- ing on in the food world. <Alpaca meat is one of the healthiest and most flavorful meats in the world,= Sierra Meats reports. <It is described as a mild meat which takes on the flavor of the dish. It is slightly salty, tender and lean, high in protein with no fatty aftertaste. Alpaca meat also has the lowest level of cho- lesterol of any meat.= Art Izer and Nancy Chapel-Izer can testify to the qualities of alpaca meat 4 and not just because they own and operate an alpaca ranch in Sisters Country. <Art had a heart attack three years ago,= Nancy told The Nugget. He had high cholesterol, and required stents to open blockages. A cardiologist consulted with him on his diet. <They said, 8You know, you9ve got the natural thing right there,9= Nancy recalled. <8You should be eating alpaca meat because it9s so lean.9= Nancy and Art don9t raise their alpacas at Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and Bed & Breakfast in Terrebonne specifically for their meat 4 but they do pro- duce some meat through the process of culling. <We know it was grass- fed, no hormones,= Nancy said. Art began eating alpaca instead of beef on a regular basis and, Nancy reports, within a year, his cholesterol had hit normal levels. <We have it a lot,= Nancy said. <We don9t buy beef now. We use it for spaghetti; we use it for hamburgers; we have a round steak we use for fajitas. Tonight we9re having a roast from the neck.= Much as is the case with game meat, preparation is key. <The flavor is wonderful,= Nancy said. <The big secret is, you can9t over-cook it. You can9t have it well-done.= Nancy is passionate about spreading the word about the qualities of alpaca meat. While the meat is similar to elk, some have some hesi- tancy because it comes from, well& alpacas. As with any <exotic= meat, it takes some adjusting to the idea. The couple sells alpaca meat commercially through the ranch, and also at Central Oregon Locavore in Bend. For more information, https://www.alpacacountry estates.com. Why do you have house plants? Were they a gift or a plant left behind? Do you talk to or touch your plants? I help owners of house plants get to know each plant they adopt. Plants need nutrients. They need to be disease- and parasite-free. Plus, they need attention! 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Substitute in recipes for red meat and poultry! Bring a picnic lunch for our National Farm Days Saturday & Sunday, September 28-29 and Saturday, October 19 Come learn more about alpacas, their soft fl eece and as a food source. Over 1,000 alpacas on-site, adopt-an-alpaca, breeding and sales, take home a treasure from our alpaca boutique, or stay at our Bed & Breakfast. Visit our website for information on other ranch activities: Alpaca yoga, fi ber artistry classes and more! 541-504-4226 | 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne