the 21st Century "Anti-Aging" abstraction of Maslow's Pyramid of Needs
However,
in developed Nations around the turn of the 21st century, these “basic
needs” became nearly a misnomer; in an environment of “plenty” new needs
emerged:
We
tend to take great Health and Vitality as a granted Birth right, we
assume everything to be perfect and function flawlessly. Therefore we
base our expectations on more Beauty and stunning Looks, more Power and
Energy; we don’t even consider ill-health, disease and impairment as an
option, we believe we are invincible and immortal.
What
event can shake these believes? Well it doesn’t need a 9.0 earthquake
to destabilize or another cataclysmic event to destabilize our narcistic
homeostasis – the slightest perceived imperfection we mean to spot in
the mirror is enough to tilt the boat; suddenly we are overwhelmed with
fear of imperfection, the natural aging developments: thinning hair, a
wrinkle, not being able to read the smallest prints…
Thus
far, probably nothing in our condition, expectation or fears has
changed since ancient times only that the peer and societal pressure is
heating up to the point where our fears – and urge to act – are imposed
on us at an ever younger age.
The
“Imperfection Pyramid” clearly depicts the “hierarchy” in aging
symptoms, although they are all there, we may notice only one at a time.
However, when we treat that one symptom, the next one appears right
away. What can we learn from this? Treating the symptom does not result
in happiness; it is like painting over a rusty car. Real Anti-Aging
starts at the cellular level, this is a systemic fix.
Vitality
Concepts has devised methods to analyze the cause for aging on a
personal level and methods to address the issues from the inside out –
while at the same time deal with the visible effects immediately,
because we know that once we have perceived an imperfection, we want to
correct it without delay.
Beauty-care more accurately defines what most people (and the Industry) really mean when by Anti-Aging. The focus is not on inner qualities but entirely on outer beauty which includes physical attributes, such as health, youthfulness, symmetry and complexion. Conventional programs attempt to eliminate any sign of aging particularly wrinkles and saggy skin.
Vitality Concepts’ approach to beauty care starts at the cellular level.
It is our belief that inner and outer Beauty are interdependent,
whatever you do for your inner beauty will manifest for others to
witness. In turn, if you see beauty in the mirror it makes you happy and
you feel good about yourself. Therefore, Beauty is an integral aspect
of Anti-Aging and thus Vitality Concepts designs individual programs
specific to the persons’ history, lifestyle and anticipations: a
curriculum for sustainable Vitality and Beauty-care is part of it.
Effective Skin care starts at the Cellular level...
- the combination with topical treatment yields instant rejuvenation!
There is no unequivocally accepted definition for Ant-Aging, for some it means Immortality or Longevity per se, others associate HGH injections with Anti-Aging, while many limit the term to superficial skin-care. However, while the skin is a highly visible indicator for aging, it is merely a symptom but not the cause. Today’s anti-aging commerce is replete of products and services in nutrition, physical fitness, skin care, hormone replacements, vitamins, supplements, and herbs in a marketplace that seems unlimited in size.
最終更新日 ( 2011/08/17 Wednesday 11:36:31 MDT )
There is widespread belief that the craving for “Looking Great” has developed only recently. Well, not so, thousands of years ago, Old Testament Scripture emphasizes stunning beauty: the chapter on Job closes with: “In all the Land were found no women so beautiful as the daughters of Job” (42:15).
