Finding The Fountatin of Youth in Los Angeles

Supposedly, a raw diet will help detoxify your body by flushing out harmful toxins. Once you’re toxin-free you’ll have more energy and your complexion will sparkle, making you look all young and peppy. So what are you waiting for? Go get yourself some raw sushi and a smoothie at Juliano’s! Just be prepared to spend some quality time in the bathroom while achieving your glowing complexion.

Similar to a raw diet, a juice diet or juice fast is supposed to cleanse your body by detoxifying your insides. Rumor has it that subsisting on juice alone for a few days will give you glowing skin, more energy, a healthier digestive tract, and a stronger immune system. This juice shop offers all kinds of juice tonics infused with things like cinnamon and ginger.

They say that getting an extra hour of sleep a night will have you looking and feeling younger and more energetic. The Duxiana is the KING of beds, so if you can’t get a good night sleep on this state-of-the-art mattress you might be a lost cause.

You’ve probably heard that omega fatty acids are good for preventing various diseases, but did you know that the acids can also bar against premature aging? Well, they can. If the idea of figuring fish and flaxseed oils into your diet seems a little challenging, consider getting yourself a supplement at a health food store like Erewhon.

Carole Maggio pioneered Facercise, which involves lifting and toning the muscles of the face and neck. It may sound like a “SNL” skit, but Facercise is rumored to make its practitioners look years younger without the aid of needles or scalpels. The spa also offers things like sculpting/cellulite reduction, microdermabrasion, and facials.

If any beauty product is synonymous with anti-aging it’s La Prairie—the Swiss company has been combating the aging process for years. Their products (which are sold in upscale department stores like Bloomie’s and Neiman’s) are ridiculously expensive (we’re talking hundreds of dollars for a small tub of cream) and favored by celebs and socialites. The spa at the Beverly Hills Hotel is operated by La Prairie and offers all kinds of age-defying facials and treatments.

Reiki is a Japanese form of massage that translates to “universal life energy.” Besides helping to relieve pain and increase energy flow, Reiki should also increase vitality and postpone the aging process. El Leon is just one spa that offers this specific type of massage.

Cellulite is just one of the many things that happens with age. If exercise isn’t doing anything about your cellulite, then consider a trip to Suddenly Slimmer. This spa wraps your entire body in mineral-soaked bandages and then gets you on the elliptical trainer. About an hour later you’ll be anywhere from 5 to 20 inches smaller and your thighs should look less cottage cheese-like.