The anti-aging wave keeps rolling and crashes onto the shore with new discoveries almost on a weekly basis – whether it is the latest weapon in the war on crow’s feet, or a new miracle drug that promises eternal youth. But anti-aging doesn’t have to mean turning to harsh skin treatments or constantly searching for the magic secret. Instead, you can enhance your youthful appearance and maintain your energy by focusing on anti-aging beauty from within. Make it your lifestyle choice and follow these simple and natural anti-aging ideas:
Keep Your Body Moving
Exercise is the best starting point for natural anti-aging. It helps to strengthen the heart, reduce high and raise low blood pressure, stimulate the glands, reduce stress and help reduce weight. It improves the blood circulation and it is also beneficial in making muscles stronger.
Reduce Your Calorie Intake
Numerous studies have shown that obesity and its associated diseases trigger premature aging. Diets high in saturated and trans fats acidify the body and promote free radicals, they lead to obesity and in the long term to high blood pressure, diabetes and joint disease.
In order to age well, you need to eat well. The “anti-aging-diet” is low in trans fats, high in fresh fruit and vegetables, and moderate in protein and lean dairy products.
Stock Up on Vitamins and Minerals
Additives can supplement a healthy diet. The most important are: primarily antioxidants, i.e. vitamin C and E, as well as selenium, coenzyme Q10, folic and alpha-lipoic acid, to intercept the cell-damaging free radicals. A good “anti-aging cocktail” also contains zinc to strengthen the immune system, copper to keep the metabolism going, calcium for the bones and magnesium for muscles and nerves.
Get Enough Sleep
If you want to slow down the aging process, one of the most important things you can do is to get enough sleep. During sleep, the whole organism regenerates, recovers and re-energizes itself from the daily stress of life. If you don’t get adequate sleep, these activities are reduced and there’s little doubt that whatever else you do to slow down the aging process is not only going to be less effective, but may be negated altogether.
Train Your Brain
This organ needs plenty of fluids and carbohydrates. For the finest brain vessels to remain free and well supplied with blood, Ginkgo biloba has been proven to be effective. Active substances in the leaves of the Ginkgo tree expand the blood vessels and improve the fluidity of the blood. Equally important is mental training; you should therefore regularly learn something new.
Moderate Your Sun Exposure
Limit sun exposure and use a sun protector according to your skin type. However, some sun is healthy and even important, so the body can generate vitamin D. This vitamin plays a vital role in the metabolism of bone and skin.
Enjoy Social Activities
Social connections keep the mind young. A good circle of friends and a trusted partner is like medicine. Strong social ties have been associated with lower blood pressure and longer life expectations.