A Shot of Turmeric A Day and A Pressure-point Massage for Healing
Ziggie Bergman is the woman behind the Zone Face Lift, (Zonefacelift.com) which uses pressure-point massage and healing techniques to stimulate collagen and elastin production, lift the face and spirit, and create a glowing, youthful complexion.
Her moves to relax the forehead can be done as you wash your face in front of the mirror, and only take a minute.
Persevering for 12 weeks, Bergman says, will soften frown lines and take years off. Bergman says: ‘Using both thumbs, press upwards underneath the inner part of the eyebrows. Press in for three seconds and repeat three times.
‘Then, using the index or middle fingers, smooth firmly across the one centimetre area above both eyebrows to smooth the forehead and stimulate the sinus reflex.
‘Slide from the centre outwards, stopping at the end of the eyebrows. This technique can be extended over the entire forehead to reduce tension and smooth fine lines. It also helps the lymphatic system drain away puffiness.’
Turmeric, a root, is known to have anti inflammatory properties. Nutritionist Jane Clarke, founder of Nourish, says: ‘One habit I would instigate is to have a turmeric shot every morning. My recipe is half a teaspoon of turmeric powder, with some black pepper and an espresso cup-sized portion of coconut milk, whose fatty acids help you absorb the turmeric.’
The black pepper, she adds, is a catalyst. Indeed, reports show that, taken with black pepper, the body absorbs curcumin, the phytochemical component of turmeric, 2,000 times more effectively. Start every day with a shot of turmeric | Daily Mail Online