1. Exercise. Exercise regularly to keep fit. According to experts exercise can slow the aging process. For most people, 20 t0 30 minutes of moderate daily exercise can do wonders to their overall health and wellbeing.
2. Drink plenty of water. Remember, water is the fountain of youth as it hydrates the skin, flushes out toxins and keeps the internal systems working properly.
3. Eat Healthy. Avoid saturated fats as it can damage your immune system, cause premature aging, clog the arteries and interfere with metabolism. Animal meat, dairy products, white sugar, and refined flours are unhealthy saturated fats which can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and arteriosclerosis. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables with bright colors of green, orange, red, and yellow as they have high quantity of anti-oxidant nutrients such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids.
4. Maintain ideal body weight. Eating a healthy diet, exercising and lifting weights can help maintain a healthy body weight and help you feel better in general. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes and joint problems. Moderation in food intake can help maintaining ideal body weight.
5. Stop Smoking. Apart from the risk of getting dangerous diseases like lung cancer and other respiratory problems, smoking, also plays havoc with the looks of your face. Smoking causes premature wrinkles. Formation of facial wrinkles increases with the amount of cigarettes and number of years a person has smoked. Crow’s feet, hollowness in the cheeks, lines on the lower jaw and cheeks are some of the other side effects of smoking.
6. Reduce your intake of Alcohol. Alcohol causes dehydration and drys out the skin. If you sleep in a horizontal position after the session of alcohol intake, then it aids in wrinkle formation, skin stretching and facial puffiness. The good news, however, is that consuming alcohol in moderation can actully keep you in good health.
7. Practice proper skin care. One should take care of his/her skin on daily basis. Avoid longer exposure to the sun. Use moisturizers and sunscreen. Use natural anti-aging skin care products as they can exfoliate dead skin cells and infuse moisture and nutrients into the skin.
8. Don’t worry, be happy! Though it is impossible to avoid stress but atleast you can avoid the aging effects by reacting better to it. You can do it defining your values as a person and the objective of your life. Prioritize what’s important in your life and understanding that not all of us can be a superhuman or a Hollywood actor. Yoga and exercise can also help in keeping yourself in good shape and spirits.
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