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Written by The Roving Reporter
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Wednesday, 08 April 2009 |
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SEATTLE, WA, April 08, 2009: As we grow
older, our bodies tend to process nutrients less efficiently, which
means we must increase our nutrient consumption if we want to be lively
into our 80s and 90s. Here are some anti-aging secrets that can help
you feel and look younger longer:
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Eat a low-fat diet that is high in complex carbohydrates: You should
consume at least five fruits and vegetables and three servings of whole
grains each day for optimum health. You should also drink five to eight
8-ounce glasses of water.
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Build endurance through exercise: You should engage in regular
aerobic exercise in order to slow the aging process. Regular exercise
combats the loss of muscle strength, stamina, bone density and balance
that escalates as you age.
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Maximize your intake of antioxidants: Antioxidants combat free
radicals and oxygen fragments that attack and damage cell membranes.
Eat dark-colored vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, squash, and spinach
to get a sufficient amount of carotenoids, as well as blue and purple
berries to get adequate flavonoids. Also be sure to get enough vitamin
C and vitamin E.
- Practice portion control and make every bite count: Cut back on
unnecessary calories. Studies of small mammals have shown that in every
case these animals have increased their lifespan from two- to four-fold
by cutting back on the amount of food they ingest. These animals also
had a lower rate of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and memory loss.
Lower your caloric intake by eating fewer sweet and greasy foods and
increasing your consumption of fruits, vegetables, while grains and
legumes.
- Don't Do Hardcore Dieting. Maintain a healthy level of body fat. Too
much dieting can deprive your body of vital nutrients and make the skin
on your face lax, creating facial folds and wrinkles. Yoyo dieting can
contribute to sagging facial skin and fat.
- Get your fat from fish: Obtain your fat from fish instead of red
meat. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish can lower your risk of
heart disease and stimulate your immune system. Some studies reveal
that these fatty acids might even reduce depression and may help
inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
- Take an anti-aging supplement: Anti-aging supplements like gerovital
gh3, resveratrol and aslavital are designed to reduce stress, fatigue
and make you feel fresher by providing essential vitamins and proteins
that your body needs. These supplements can rejuvenate you physically,
emotionally, and aesthetically. They can aid in your overall
development and slow the effects of aging, such as face and neck
wrinkles.
- Restore your hormones to youthful levels: Loss of energy, stamina and
libido are symptoms that can increase with age. They are also the
classic symptoms of declining hormone levels. After age 35, the
production of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone begins to rapidly
decrease. Therefore, hormone replacement therapy is one of the most
effective weapons to fight anti-aging.
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Prevent wrinkles from forming: One of the best things you can do to
maintain a youthful appearance is combating the formation of wrinkles.
Be sure to moisturize daily and always wear sunscreen. Dry, sun-damaged
skin will wrinkle fast. Also, stop smoking, as it interferes with your
blood supply around your mouth and can lead to more wrinkles. Get
sufficient sleep. Burning the midnight candle can make you look old, so
remember to always get enough sleep. By sleeping on your back, this can
also help avoid any wrinkles caused by pressing your face into a
pillow. If you can, use a softer pillow made of silk instead of cotton.
Other things like practicing good skin care
and keeping your stress levels down will also help maintain a youthful
appearance. When you are no longer able to hide the effects of aging,
there are a number of cosmetic procedures that you can undergo at Pratt Plastic Surgery in Washington. Please visit the Pratt Plastic Surgery Web site today.
Source: Pratt Plastic Surgery
Website: http://www.prattplasticsurgery.com
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