Anti Aging Tips

Anti Aging Tips

There are positive steps you can take to make your "golden years" healthier and more enjoyable. And, they might just add as much as a decade or more to your life..... So read on, and act now!

The single best thing you can do for your health and longevity is quit smoking. Smoking has been indicted for a laundry list of ills from heart disease to lung disorders, all of which can foil your longevity plans.

Drink only in moderation. Alcohol infuses every cell, damaging genes and inflaming your liver. A glass of wine a day for women and maybe two for men, but no more, may be mildly beneficial.

Eating a balanced and nutritious diet - Your diet consumption plays an important factor in maintenance and functioning of your body. Eating a diet, rich in essential nutrients, ensure that your body does not suffer from lack any important nutrients.

You should eat a low fat diet, but it should have high carbohydrate and other nutrient contents. Ideally you should consume 5 vegetables everyday. Greens, salads and fruits should be taken in large quantities regularly. Along with this you should have 3 servings of whole grains everyday. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. A substantial amount of roughage is also necessary for you.

Exercise - You should build your endurance with regular workouts and exercising. They help keeping your body in shape and also keep you fit. Aerobics and yoga are a must for people who want to live healthy during their life. Exercising prevents your body from loss of stamina, muscle strength and bone density.

If you exercise regularly you would keep your body toned and increase your immunity towards diseases.

Be careful when tweaking your hormones - Morris swears by controversial human growth hormone - for her. Blackman is no fan. "There have been big studies to determine the relationship between decreases in human growth hormone and thinner bones, more body fat, and mood swings. Giving growth hormone can build muscle, but it has not been shown that the muscle is any stronger." HGH has also been associated with water retention, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, and blood-sugar fluctuations. "[HGH science] is not at a point where any responsible provider could recommend it," Blackman says. And what about the other substance - a steroid called DHEA - often recommended for aging? "Dramatically less evidence than HGH!" exclaims Blackman. As for estrogen and progesterone replacement, it's been in all the papers. The combo therapy may increase, rather than cut, the risk of cancer and heart disease. Many natural alternatives to these substances exist - your own situation should dictate your decision, but always consult your doctor.

Anti Wrinkle Creams - Use anti wrinkle creams to prevent prominence of aging lines on your face. As your skin gets dry and thin, brown spots, wrinkles and fine lines start appearing on your face and skin. Applying anti wrinkle creams and lotions can delay the prominence as well as the growth of wrinkles on your face.

Avoid Sun Exposure - You should protect your skin from the sun. Exposure to sunrays is a major cause of wrinkling and tanning of your skin. You should always apply a sunscreen lotion before moving out in the sun, and if possible always avoid direct exposure to the sun.

Avoid Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco - You should avoid consumption of tobacco, alcohol or drugs at any cost. If you cannot stop consumption of these, you can reduce them. These drugs and alcohol hollow your body and mind from the inside and make you extremely vulnerable to the aging diseases and death.