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Secrets
of Looking Younger - How to Fight the Aging Process
Author:
Lin Parker
 Pollution,
lifestyle and diet are key factors in how we age and stay healthy. The
main effect of pollution on our bodies is an increased production of
free radicals in our bodies, which weaken the immune system. As a
result we have a greater risk of premature ageing and developing
chronic diseases such as asthma and cancer. Antioxidants mop up free
radicals and can be found in certain fruits and vegetables, or can be
taken as a dietary supplement. Smoking is another key factor in
premature ageing. Look at your friends and family members who smoke,
and compare how they look against non smokers of the same age. Smokers
generally have more facial lines and wrinkles, and their
teeth may be discolored.
Drinking plenty of
water, especially between meals, helps to flush toxins out of our
system. It also helps to keep the skin clear of imperfections, and can
prevent hangover headaches caused by dehydration, and of course water
is free of calories!
Take regular
exercise to keep the heart and lungs healthy and boost your metabolic
rate. A brisk 30 minute walk every day will burn off calories and help
to build strong bones. Break up the day with a half hour walk in your
lunchtime, and you could lose the equivalent of one stone in weight
per year. Do you really need to drive to work or the supermarket? Help
reduce pollution caused by car emissions by walking or cycling if
possible. Get out and about and explore your local area. There may be
lovely walks in local parks or along canal paths. Ask the neighbors or
look for footpaths and bridleways on an Ordnance Survey map.
A diet rich in
antioxidants will help to reduce the impact of pollution on our
health. Some health experts believe that free radical damage is the
cause of premature ageing. Most of us know that we should protect our
skin from the sun by using a UV blocker, in order to reduce the ageing
effects of the sun. But how many of us consider the aging effects that
pollution may be having on our complexions?
Healthy foods which are naturally rich in antioxidants include
beetroot, blueberries, brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrots,
cherries, cranberries, grapes, plums, peppers, raspberries, spinach,
strawberries, sweet potatoes and
tomatoes. Nutritional supplements which contain antioxidants to help
protect against damaging free radicals include Co-enzyme Q10, Lipocarn,
Lycopene, Pyconegol and Selenium. These can be purchased from
health food stores.
Key ways to avoid
the ageing effects of pollution and remain healthy and look younger
than your age include:
1. Move to an area
with less traffic and pollution generating industrial areas.
2. Give up smoking and avoid close proximity of other people smoking.
3. Eat a well balanced diet rich in antioxidants.
4. Take a nutritional supplement containing antioxidants.
5. Drink plenty of plain water, especially between meals.
6. Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day
When you are a
teenager you do not think about getting old, but once we approach
middle age and see friends and family with various ailments, it makes
us more aware of our own health and our appearance as facial lines and
wrinkles start to appear. No-one wants to get older, although the
thought of retiring and giving up work may be appealing! So a few
changes in diet and lifestyle can act as insurance against ill health
and looking older, and set you up for a long and healthy future.
Article Source:
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About the Author:
Author Lin Parker
researches anti ageing beauty treatments and skin care products
available to help women look younger and feel more confident. For more
advice on anti-ageing and beauty tips on how to look years younger,
visit
Face Lift Advice
Webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed
Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
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