[It is a fact of life that as we grow older, our health deteriorates, our features change and we become anxious and worried about our situation. How not to feel sad when seeing our hair invaded with greyness after having experienced the freshness of youth?
However, precaution and carefulness can heal what pharmacies cannot. You can prevent aging signs, especially the external ones, and look young without the intervention of plastic surgery or becoming addicted to any chemical products and medications. All you have to do is to change a bit your lifestyle and practice sport regularly. .
1-Breathing slowly and deeply:
Breathing slowly increases the proportion of oxygen in blood and decreases that of carbon dioxide. Thus, your heart can beat properly and your brain can receive high proportions of oxygen. Furthermore, breathing deeply helps to strengthen memory and fight exhaustion.
Breathe in (by contracting your chest instead of your belly) ten times in a minute and leave approximately three seconds between each inhalation and exhalation.
2-Get enough sleep:
During sleep your body produces the growth hormone which strengthens the immune system, reproduces cells, builds muscles and shapes bones.
3-You are young! Convince yourself!
Your brain acts in accordance with the aims you are seeking to achieve and the ideas you believe in. If you believe that you are young, fresh and active, then you will surely feel that way. Yet if you think the opposite and succumb to age and your hair greyness, in that case no recipe or treatment would be of much benefit to you.
4-Co-enzyme Q10:
As we advance in age our body produces less and less Co-enzyme Q10 (the enzyme used by cells in producing energy). Thus, experts believe that the deficiency of Co-enzyme Q10 causes the appearance of many aging signs. Furthermore, a study carried out on a group of women suffering from incessant stress has proved that taking 60 mg of Q10 daily has improved their fitness with 30%. You can buy Q10 in form of capsules from pharmacies.
5-Moisturizing sunscreens :
Use sunscreens to protect your skin against skin diseases and wrinkles that are mostly (80%) caused by sun.
6-Avoid all stress causes:
Frustration and stress increase the secretion of adrenaline which causes premature aging signs and damages skin cells through pushing high amounts of sugar into blood.
7-Use olive oil:
The nutritious and curative properties of olives are well known. All health experts recommend using olive oil to ensure easy digestion for it is rich in antioxidants and in vitamin 'A' and 'C'.
8-Optimism:
Optimism is the mother of wisdom; it is the origin of life and the secret of survival. Having an optimistic vision for life strengthens the defensive functions of the body and protects it from premature aging sings. Moreover, it was proved that optimistic people live better and are more successful than others.
9-Avoid quick weight loss:
Sudden weight loss causes the appearance of numerous aging symptoms in many parts of the body. Hence, experts recommend losing no more than one kilogram a week to the maximum.
10-Eat fish:
Health experts recommend eating salmon, mackerel and sardines three times a week for they contain high amounts of Omega 3. These three kinds of fish are good for heart, strengthen memory, stimulate the neural functions, encourage the contraction of muscles and beautify the skin.
11-Avoid agitating free molecules:
Indeed, a healthy body can protect itself against the agitation of free molecules which attack body cells 10000 times a day, yet when the attacks exceed their normal rate they can cause fatigue, premature aging symptoms, cells damage and immune system disorders. Free molecules are principally agitated by smoking.
12-Ascending stairs:
Ascending stairs six times a day stretches the muscles, stimulates blood circulation and helps to lose four pounds annually.
13-Meditation:
Meditation decreases blood pressure and organises heartbeats. All you have to do is to close your eyes, breathe in deeply through your nose and out through your mouth, forget about anxiety and concentrate in the breathing process for less than 15 minutes.
14-Regular massages:
In addition to the role they play in alleviating stress and anxiety, regular massages help to strengthen the immune system through stimulating the cells responsible for protecting the body against infections.
15-Avoid heavy breakfasts:
According to studies, having regularly a breakfast rich in cereals protects the body from a number of premature aging signs. In addition to that, it is recommended to drink green tea and eat fruits in breakfast. Tea and fruits are rich in antioxidants and protect the body against many diseases.
16-Teeth brushing:
Brushing teeth at least twice a day helps to fight the bacteria in your mouth and to keep your mouth healthier and fresher.
17-Social relations:
Try to call one of your friends or relatives everyday. Studies have proved that those who have strong social relations live longer and healthier.
18-Laughing:
According to studies, laughing decreases the production of the hormones causing anxiety and stress and stimulates white blood cells.
19-Exercise:
Exercising regularly will help you to improve your physical fitness, lose weight, reduce joint pain and refresh your look. Nowadays, exercise machines are available at good prices; you can buy them and exercise at home.
20-Salads:
Thanks to their richness in fibres and antioxidants, salads help to refresh the body and protect it against a number of diseases. Pair up your meals as much as you can with salads.