Saturday, September 1, 2012

Aging Begins at Birth---How to Age Slowly and Gracefully


We begin to age from the time we are born. Aging is natural and irreversible but it can be slowed down.
Read on for tips that will help you to age slowly and gracefully Read more:
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Importance of Exercise The importance of exercise in keeping a person young cannot be stressed enough. Do not forget to engage in 30 minutes of daily exercise if youthfulness is your goal

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Maintain a Balance As we grow older we need fewer calories so we have to balance between what we need and what we end up eating.

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Avoid Saturated Fats Avoid food with high levels of saturated fat such as red meat. On the other hand, a low fat diet is rejuvenating, especially one that is plant- based.

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Low Sugar Limit your sugar intake. Sugar acts like an oxidant that produces free radicals and also brings about weight gain

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Water Water Everywhere Make sure you stay hydrated. Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day for smooth and younger-looking skin.

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Eat Well Eat Right Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, especially the green and red variety. They act as anti oxidants and help to combat diseases associated with aging.

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Go Green! Consume green tea as it is an excellent anti oxidant which helps to detox and rejuvenate.

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Sun Protection Avoid the sun as 80% of aging is due to sun exposure. Before stepping out do not forget to use a sunscreen with SPF 15-30. Also wear those sunglasses!

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Skin Care Routine Follow the cleaning, toning, moisturizing (CTM) routine religiously. Using an anti-aging cream with AHAs, vitamin C and E is also known to delay wrinkle formation.

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Snatch those 40 Winks Sleep has rejuvenating properties. Make sure you sleep well for 8 hours daily to promote damage-repair mechanisms and to energize yourself.

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Indulge in Intimacy Sex is revitalizing! Engage in healthy sex with your partner regularly to release those ''feel good'' chemicals - endorphins.

Ref:  
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/photos/aging-begins-birth-age-slowly-slideshow/-photo-2486516-041000636.html

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