Maria Chan - 76 Anti-Aging Tips. To Help You Feel, Look, and Act Younger

By

Maria Chan

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There are few things more shocking then looking in the mirror and seeing your mother staring back at you. When did this happen? Weren't you in your twenties just a few years ago?

Most of us look back and say, "Where did the time go?" Along with the realization that time is flying by; we also think, "How can I make it slow down?"

You can't stop the passing of time. But the good news is this:

It is possible to slow down the effects of the aging process on your body, mind, and spirit.

Why do I mention all three? Because they all work together. You can buy the most expensive anti-aging treatments available, but if you're stressed and sad you'll still look old.

True youthfulness radiates from the inside. In the book we're going to discuss tips to make your outward appearance and inward spirit stay as youthful as possible. When you look good on the outside it's a lot easier to feel happy on the inside. It's a big circle.

You gain many things with age; wisdom, experience, stability, and accomplishment. But there are some things you don't have to gain such as added pounds, extreme stress, bad skin, and a boring social life.

As you grow older you face more potential health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. By slowing the aging process you protect your physical health as well as your appearance.

In this book I'm going to give you some tips on how to slow the aging process down and increase your satisfaction with your current stage in life.

Why start a book telling you things you already know? Because just because you KNOW what to do, does not mean you actually DO them.

I have a good friend named Sandra. She turned fifty this year and became obsessed with looking younger. To achieve this goal she spends a lot of time and money at an expensive local spa and buys face cream that costs over $30 a jar. But here's the interesting thing; I've never seen the woman drink a glass of water. She has two cups of coffee in the morning and chugs diet soda the rest of the day. Sometimes she has iced tea or wine with dinner. Do you see the problem here? She's concentrating on topical care treatments without bothering to do the easiest and best thing she could possible do for her body and skin. This brings me to tip one...

1. Drink plenty of water - Keeping your body hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your skin. It also helps release toxins from your system, gives you more energy, and helps boost your immune system. Studies the majority of Americans are constantly dehydrated. This is a simple thing you can do to help your body in multiple ways.

2. Eat a healthy diet - Fresh fruits, lots of vegetables in all colors, and lean protein are the healthiest choices. We'll talk about specific anti-aging foods later in this book.

3. Sleep - Lack of sleep affects your body in many ways. None of them good. You'll feel tired and stressed, your immune system will be lowered, and you start to get that haggard, "I haven't been sleeping well" look. Make sure you give yourself at least eight full hours of sleep.

If you have trouble falling asleep you might need to change your environment or your habits. The room you sleep in should be totally dark. Cover the alarm clock and put the phone charger in another room. If noise bothers you; then try using a white noise machine to cover sudden or unexpected noise. Turn off the television and your laptop at least an hour or two before you go to bed. Spend fifteen to thirty minutes reading fiction to calm your mind. Don't eat a huge meal an hour or two before bedtime and cut back on caffeine.

4. See Your Doctor for your Annual Check-Up - Keep up with your annual doctor visits. He'll check your lab reports to be sure all your levels are okay. If not, he'll tell you what you need to work on correcting. Don't forget your visits to the dentist and eye doctor, too.

Keeping your mind in shape is as important as the rest of your body. Studies have shown that people who stimulate their minds can lower their chances of suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

5. Read Books - You may want to join a book club so you'll have people to discuss the books with after you read them. Maybe you'll want to reread some old classics or just sit in a recliner with a good romance novel. The choices are endless. If you own a Kindle you can travel with an entire library and purchase new books in less than a minute.

6. Watch Movies - Revisit some of the classics you enjoyed watching years ago such as Gone With the Wind or Wizard of Oz. Watch some silly comedies or spine-tingling thrillers.

7. Work Puzzles - Crossword puzzles and Sudoku are both good for keeping your mind sharp.

8. Take Classes - You can attend classes at the local community college in a myriad of subjects. Study a new language; learn photography, or how to knit or paint landscapes. You'll learn a new skill and maybe meet some interesting people.

We already talked about the importance of a healthy diet. The following are tips of foods you specifically should be eating to fight aging.

9. Fiber Try to get at least 25 35 grams per day. Fiber is good for your digestive track and helps with the removal of toxins from your system. It also lowers cholesterol levels, helps you feel full so you dont feel the need to eat too much, and slows your rate of sugar absorption to reduce spikes in your glucose levels.

10. Garlic and onions These wont improve your social life, but they will help your body detoxify.

11. Omega 3 Fats These are the good fats. Theyre found in avocadoes, salmon, and tuna. These are good for your skin as well as your heart and brain.

12. Nuts Almonds are especially good. They are high in protein and fiber. Buy them raw. Dont get them covered in salt or honey roasted. Peanuts are not good. They are high in fat (and usually salt) and are not really a nut.

13. Berries These are great anti-oxidants and high in fiber. Blueberries are also high in phytonutrients which help with the regeneration of cells.

14. Yogurt The live cultures in yogurt helps keep your digestive track healthy and boosts your immune system.

15. Fresh vegetables Ive mentioned this before but I cant leave this section without praising the many benefits of veggies. They are high in fiber and contain many minerals and vitamins. Make sure you get a variety of different colored veggies in your diet. Broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, and brussel sprouts are considered great cancer fighters. Fresh, organic produce is the best but it can be expensive. Local farmers markets sometimes offer the freshest choices. When you cant buy fresh; then frozen is a better option than canned.