10 steps to slow down aging
Ageing is a complex process that involves many areas of your body.
It’s unlikely that any one product or pill could cure all of the
ailments of aging. However, there are things you can do that not only
will help you age more slowly but will improve your quality of life.
Your best bet for a long and healthy life is to:
1. Eat a varied and healthy diet. Include plenty of fruits,
vegetables and whole grain foods. Fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, and
vitamins all play a part in keeping your body functioning at its best.
Drink lots of fluids to maintain healthy skin and flush out waste.
Eating right will help you maintain a healthy weight.
2. Exercise every day. Exercise improves appetite, makes healthy
bones, gives you a better emotional outlook and improves digestion and
circulation. Exercise makes you stronger and helps you lose weight.
3. Seeking prompt medical care when you’re ill or injured. Listen to
your body and take care of any little problems before they become big
problems. Get screened for diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
4. Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Professionals agree that one of
the most significant factors contributing to aging is chronic
inflammation of the skin.
5. Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke. Smoking has very damaging
effects and dramatically increases your risk of getting cancer and heart
disease.
6. Manage stress. Stress is a part of everyday life. Develop ways to
help you cope and adjust to situations in your life that may cause you
stress. The situation isn’t the problem…its how you react to it.
7. Look for ways to improve overall well-being and enthusiasm for
life. Be curious and creative which will encourage you to learn new
things. You can also use humour and laughter to help you age well and
live long.
8. Keep strong relationships. Maintaining close ties to your family
and friends are crucial to healthy ageing.
9. Don’t let fears and worries dominate your life. A worried mind is
not at peace and robs you of zest and energy which you need to maintain
youthfulness.
10. Keep cells youthful with antioxidants. Antioxidants are found in
a full-range of fruits and vegetables, as well as in some meat, like
fish. Although, our bodies produce its own antioxidants, the level of
product declines over time because of environmental factors and through
the ageing process. You can also take antioxidant supplements or even
antioxidant teas. Do all you can to be healthy and in doing so you will
age slower. If you have any questions about products that claim to slow
or reverse ageing ask your doctor. He or she can help you sort through
the information and get the facts. |