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Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist. A brilliant scholar, Dr. Perricone completed medical school in just 2 1/2 years, graduating at the head of his class. He completed his internship in Pediatrics at Yale Medical School and his Dermatology Residency at Ford Medical Center. Dr. Perricone is regarded as the father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Wrinkle Cure (Rodale Reach May 2000). Warner Books published the trade paper edition in May of 2001. It reached # 1 on both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times bestseller lists March 24, 2002 and remained there for four weeks. Close to one million copies are in print. His PBS-TV special of the same name is one of the top fundraisers for Public Television. Dr. Perricone is certified by the American Board of Dermatology, is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the Society of Investigative Dermatology. He is the recipient of the 2002 Eli Whitney Award, awarded annually to an outstanding individual for significant contribution to science. Prior recipients include National Medal of Science recipient, Igor Sikorsky, (founder of Sikorsky aircraft) inventor of the first practical helicopter, which established the bedrock upon which today's helicopter industry rests, and Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome -- the lightest, strongest, and most cost-effective structure ever devised. Dr. Perricone holds dozens of US and international patents for the treatment of skin and systemic disease, and for the use of topical anti-inflammatories for reversing and preventing damage to skin caused by age, the sun, the environment, hormonal changes, etc. He is the author of numerous scientific articles documenting the results of his research and is a contributing editor to the peer-reviewed medical journal Skin and Aging and is a member of the editorial board of Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics. He is Chairman of the International Symposium on Aging Skin, an annual meeting in which researchers come together from around the world to share their latest scientific breakthroughs in the prevention of aging and aging skin. Vogue magazine has named Dr. Perricone one of the top four dermatologists in the United States.His latest book The Perricone Prescription, A Physician’s 28-Day Program for Total Body and Face Rejuvenation, is being published by HarperCollins to coincide with the premier of his second television special for PBS-TV, the leading national educational television network, in September of 2002.

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Now in a stunning trade paperback edition that includes a new bonus chapter, the instant #1 New York Times bestseller The Perricone Prescription is the dramatically effective, total body anti–aging program that includes an easy–to–follow exercise, diet, and skin–care regimen for people of all ages.

We generally believe that lines and wrinkles are an unavoidable part of the aging process. According to Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone, they are actually due to "inflammation" caused by poor nutrition, pollution, sunlight, irritating skin care treatments, and stress. In fact, this type of inflammation is more than just a beauty problem. The production of free radicals that damage the cells and organs in the body also increases the likelihood of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis.

The good news is, the Perricone Prescription Program can prevent and even reverse these problems. The program will not only produce visible improvement in the skin, it will improve your body's overall health and appearance. Dr. Perricone has developed his own skin care products and recommends other products he believes will help to improve skin tone. By following the Perricone Program of diet, topical creams, vitamins, and exercise, you can dramatically reduce lines and wrinkles and achieve a younger look within three days. You will look and feel better than you ever thought possible. Good health and beautiful skin–an unbeatable combination.

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The Perricone Prescription

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Getting Started

This section will tell you exactly what you need to have on hand for the Perricone Prescription 28-Day Program -- from food and supplements to skin care products and workout gear. Consult the Resource Section at the rear of this journal for recommended sources of some of the following selections.

Take a long, hard look at what you've got in your refrigerator and on your pantry shelves. Review the following lists and stock up on the nutritious, delicious foods that are recommended in my 28-day program.

Recommended protein:
Fish

• Albacore tuna
• Anchovies
• Bluefin tuna
• Halibut
• Herring
• Mackerel
• Sablefish
• Salmon (Alaskan wild, not farm-raised)
• Sardines
• Shad
• Shellfish
• Trout

*Fish is the best all-around source of protein. The fish I recommend most highly is salmon, and I encourage you to eat salmon at least five times a week. However, the other cold-water fish I've listed may be used instead of salmon to add some variety to your diet.

Meat/Dairy

• Skinless and boneless chicken breast
• Turkey breast
• Turkey bacon
• Turkey sausage
• Eggs
• Plain whole milk yogurt
• Grating cheese (e.g., Parmesan, Romano)

Recommended vegetables:

• Arugula
• Asparagus
• Avocado
• Bean sprouts
• Broccoli and broccoli rabe
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cucumbers
• Eggplant
• Endive
• Escarole and other dark green leafy lettuces
• Garlic
• Ginger (fresh)
• Kale
• Mushrooms
• Onions (red and white")
• Peppers (green, orange, purple, red, and yellow)
• Romaine lettuce
• Spinach
• Summer squash
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Recommended fruits:

• Apples
• Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries)
• Cantaloupe
• Cherries
• Honeydew melon
• Kiwi fruit
• Pears

Recommended beans and grains:

• Barley (whole, for soups)
• Beans (including black chickpea, kidney, lentil, navy, pinto, and soy)
• Oatmeal (old-fashioned, coarse)

Recommended canned goods:

• Alaskan salmon
• Beans (black, chickpea, kidney, lentil, navy, pinto, and soy)
• Chicken broth (no-salt)
• Olives
• Sardines packed in olive oil
• Tuna

Recommended condiments:

• Extra virgin olive oil (Spanish olive oil is an excellent choice)
• Fresh lemon

Recommended snacks:

• Almonds
• Green and black olives
• Hazelnuts
• Macadamia nuts
• Walnuts
• 4 to 6 oz. whole milk yogurt mixed with 1 tsp. flax seed oil -- a perfect snack of low-glycemic carbohydrates, protein, and essential fatty acids

Recommended beverages:

• Spring water
• Green or black tea
  Note: Iced green or black tea makes a refreshing, healthy beverage. Keep a pitcher in the refrigerator to enjoy throughout the day, served in a tall glass with a wedge of fresh lemon.

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