If you’re young right now, then you may think that anti-aging articles and tips
don’t apply to you. Those are for older people, right?
Wrong!
In reality,
those articles apply to you more than anyone else! After all, it’s too late to
prevent aging once you're already feeling
and looking a lot older. And when you get to that point where the crow’s feet
and age spots are showing, you’ll only wish that you had taken the opportunity
to protect yourself against aging when you were younger.
So what can
you do right now to make sure that you keep your good looks and good health
well into older age?
Lifestyle
In terms of
lifestyle, there are lots of things you can do to stay younger and
healthier in the way you look and feel.
For
starters, try to avoid too much direct sunlight. UV rays damage the skin cells
and while you might think nothing of this, it makes a huge cumulative difference that is very apparent when you’re older.
Likewise,
you absolutely have to make sure you are getting plenty of high quality sleep.
This will help you improve your health in all manner of ways, as sleep is when
the body restores cells, forms new neural connections and produces lots of
growth hormone and testosterone. Human growth hormone is produced in your pituitary gland, which starts to decline as we age.
Skin Care
The right
skin care regimen can make a massive difference. Any good skin care routine
should incorporate an exfoliating technique, some kind of protection and some kind of
moisturizer. And don’t forget the hands! Often the hands are the biggest
giveaway of your true age when you’re older. I've used a mixture of virgin coconut oil and baking soda for years to exfoliate and moisturize my skin. Really simple: mix two tablespoons of coconut oil and one tablespoon of baking soda together. Can be used all over right before a shower, too.
Nutrition
Nutrition
is massively important when it comes to the way you age. Many of the illnesses we
associate with old age are in fact just the result of long-term nutrient deficiencies.
If you make sure that you keep getting enough of your micro nutrients, your body
will be supplied with all the raw materials it needs to keep you looking and
feeling as young as possible. Antioxidants and minerals are especially important for healthy cells.
Movement
Exercise! Move more. Sitting takes years off of your life because it
allows your heart to become weaker. What’s more, it also weakens your
muscles, ruins your flexibility and damages your posture. It’s very important
that you keep moving as you get older to avoid a hunched over appearance. So many people, especially younger ones, are trapped at their desk all day or slumped over their digital devices. Ugh!
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