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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Nigma Talib is a world-renowned naturopathic doctor, esthetician and leading authority on holistic health. She has opened clinics in the UK, US and Canada, and currently has clinics in London and New York.
Her unique approach combines natural and complementary therapies such as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and homeopathy with innovative laboratory testing, nutritional biochemistry, internal support and pioneering face treatments. With this holistic and bespoke approach to each client, she works to identify, address and heal underlying causes of disease rather than simply suppressing symptoms. Her areas of expertise range from premature ageing and chronic skin problems to digestive complaints, infertility, hormonal disorders and sleep disorders.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Forget the idea that good genes alone are the free ticket to flawless, glowing skin its what you do that really counts.
Whether its curing acne or reducing wrinkles, Nigmas all-natural approach gets remarkable results fast. Now, for the first time, she shares the secrets to youthful looking skin in her complete inside-out guide that starts with the gut.
- Build a complete defence against digest-ageing
- Rejuvenate ageing skin
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines and sagging skin
- Solve persistent skin problems
THIS IS NOT JUST AN ANTI-AGEING PLAN, THIS IS A NEW LIFE PLAN.
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FOREWORD
In 2001, whilst driving through the villages of Rajasthan in Western India, I made an observation about the people living in the local villages. They had an abundance of energy, a visible happiness and, of particular interest to me, they had the most fabulous skin. This, despite living in a desert environment with dusty winds, extremes of temperature and no access to cosmetic skincare. I have seen a similar picture in countries all over the world.
In my clinic in central London, I see a multitude of patients complaining of sensitive skin, dry skin, acne prone skin and so on.
Why the paradox? Could it be related to the diets of people in villages around the world being more natural and fresh? Could it be difference in lifestyle, sedentary versus active?
Clearly, there are multiple factors that will ultimately influence our well-being, but we often make the mistake of treating the symptoms and not the cause.
As dermatologists, we know the skin can be a marker for many systemic diseases. Our food today bears little resemblance to the food of our ancestors. Our diet is changing for the worse with ever increasing consumption of processed foods.
For years, skincare has been epitomised by a regime of cleanse, tone and moisturise, quoted like a mantra by generations of department store counter assistants. For the most part, skincare has suffered from over reliance on harsh medicinal products or ineffective cosmetic formulations.
So it is with great pleasure and that I welcome Dr Nigma Talibs Reverse the Signs of Ageing. Combining her holistic knowledge as a Naturopathic Doctor with her passion for Medical Aesthetics, she offers a blueprint for anyone who wants to invest in improving their health inside and outside.
Many of us are aware of the need to improve our diets while supplementing with appropriate minerals and vitamins, the problem has been lack of guidance. In Reverse the Signs of Ageing, Dr Talib offers us clarity on what to eat and what to avoid. She states she can tell by examining a patient if their diet is too high in sugar, gluten or alcohol and she explains how these groups lead to internal inflammation which has tell-tale signs on the skin.
I have seen first-hand the improvements Dr Talib brings to people, and her patients are her own best advertisement for vitality and graceful ageing.
As life expectancy continues to increase, Baby Boomers, Generation X and all those who follow will live to a much older age than previous generations. These extra years will be all the more cherished if we feel good and look good. Dr Talib is at the cutting edge of a rapidly expanding field and I am confident her book will have a major influence.
I am sure many people can relate to the frustration of trying new creams, lotions, supplements and diets which promise much but deliver little. Einstein has been quoted as saying insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Well perhaps its time to look within and apply the principles of Dr Talib and Reverse the Signs of Ageing.
Dr Tapan Patel MBBS MRCP
Cosmetic Physician
PHI Clinic, London, UK
INTRODUCTION
How many times have you pooped today? Once, twice, not at all Whatever your answer, I bet it wasnt the first question you were expecting to be asked when opening a book about reversing ageing. But this is no ordinary beauty book. I dont believe that tackling ageing or getting perfect skin is related solely to what you put on the outside of your body. It is also about what you put inside your body, as deep down inside the gut is where real ageing begins.
Im Dr Nigma Talib, Naturopathic Doctor and Medical Esthetician, and Ive been helping patients with their health and beauty issues for over 14 years in my clinics across the globe. During that time Ive treated thousands of patients that all have one thing in common: they now look and feel younger (and healthier) than they would have done if theyd never come to see me. And by the end of this book, Im hoping thats whats going to happen to you too.