anti aging tips

Here are 10 important anti-aging things you can do to look and feel younger. 1. Take supplements of anti-oxidant vitamins and calcium - Certain nutrients, known as antioxidants, can help you look younger and feel healthier. fight free radicals and boost the body’s defenses against aging. The main sources of antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, plus its precursor beta carotene, as well as Bioflavonoids (vitamin p) and other powerful anti-oxidant sources such as Selenium, Coenzyme Q10, Grape seed extract and Green tea. Here is some informaiton about anti-oxidants: Vitamin A: important to promote an effective immune system- obtained through fruits and vegetables, such as carrot juice, Butternut squash, cantaloupe, carrots, pumpkins, spinach, sweet potatoes, tuna. Vitamin E: believed to fight heart disease, prevent cancer, alleviate respiratory problems, ease symptoms of Alzheimer’s and boost immune system ability to fight off infectious disease. Obtained through: Oils (safflower, soybean), spinach, sunflower, seeds,wheat germ, whole grains. Vitamin C: believed to supercharge the immune system, fight cardiovascular disease and aging, cancer, HIV infection, cataracts, skin health and other physiological and pathological conditions. Obtained through broccoli, cantaloupe, Kiwi fruit, oranges, peppers, pineapple, pink grapefruit, strawberries. Flavonoids: enhance the action of Vitamin C. Thought to have antibacterial effect, stimulating bile production, promoting circulation and even assisting with fighting allergies, asthma etc. Obtained through: apples, onions, broccoli and berries, citrus fruits and peels. teas and red wine, cherries, berries, wine, grapes and tea. Selenium: protects cells from free radicals, boosts infection-fighting elements of immune system, protects the eyes from cataracts and heart from muscle damage. Obtained from: clams, crab, lobster, cooked oysters and whole grains. Coenzyme Q10: assists with fuel efficiency within the cells, which also assists weight loss, effective with a variety of health problems, and great promise has been shown in assisting with Parkinson's Disease and cancer treatment, protecting patients undergoing chemotherapy. Obtained through beef, soy, mackerel, sardines, spinach, peanuts, soybeans and vegetable oil. Grape Extract: from the Flavoid family, is beneficial in treating degenerative and deteriorating diseases, stabilizes collagen and elastin, helps increase the effectiveness of vitamin C. Obtained through grape seed extract.	Green Tea: helps fight mental and physical fatigue with anti-aging properties that fight against cancer, help to prevent blood clotting tendencies, lower blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood sugar levels. Obtained through the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis. Green tea, the least processed of all the teas, is made by quickly steaming or heating the leaves so that they retain their green color. Calcium: best known for preventing osteoporosis, Calcium is also needed for strong teeth, keeping the heart beating regularly, promoting clotting in the blood, and functionality in nerve and muscle cells. Obtained through Broccoli, cheeses, collard greens, fat-free corn tortillas (processed with lime, kale, milk), mustard greens, fortified orange juice, salmon (with bones), sardines (with bones), fat-free yogurt. 2. Exercise – Regular exercise can keep you fit and slow the aging process. Experts recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily for most people. We always hear that exercise is important to stay healthy. Here are a few reasons why exercise is key in anti-aging. Working up a sweat is a great way to keep skin hydrated and glowing. Exercise stimulates the neuroendocrine system, increases muscle strength and improves posture, reduces blood pressure, improves brain circulation and short term memory, improves vision and quality of sleep, alleviates depression and improves self esteem, helps to retard bone loss, reduces risk of developing breast, colon and prostate cancer, and improves immune system functions. 3. Sleep 8-9 hours per night - Sleep allows our body to maintain and repair itself. Cell growth and repair takes place while we are asleep. Sleep slows the aging process by helping the body conserve energy and other resources that the immune system needs to fight infection. Getting enough sleep sharpens concentration, memory and physical performance. 4. Drink 6-8 glasses of pure, filtered water daily – Drinking plenty of water is one of the most important anti-aging nutrients you can add to your body. It hydrates the skin, flushes out toxins and keeps the internal systems working properly. For more information about why water is the fountain of youth, 5. Don't smoke – Smoking causes premature wrinkling. Facial wrinkling increases with the amount of cigarettes and number of years a person has smoked. Smoking causes lines or wrinkles spreading from the upper or lower lips and crow's feet, lines on the cheeks and lower jaw, hollowness in the cheeks and a leathery texture and grayish tinge to skin. Smokers tend to get more respiratory infections and often have a chronic cough. Smoking endangers health by contributing to heart disease, circulatory problems and can cause emphysema and lung cancer and decreases life expectancy by about 5 to 8 years. Smoking also affects others around you by increasing their risk for cancer and respiratory disease.	6. Eat fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains and avoid saturated fats and fatty meats - Eating less saturated fat can lower blood cholesterol levels. Saturated fats can damage the immune system, cause premature aging, clog the arteries and interfere with metabolism. Saturated fats that are bad for your health are mostly from animal sources. In addition to animal fats, dairy products, white sugar, and refined flours causes the storage of sticky, saturated fat that increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and arteriosclerosis. Some saturated fats are good for you. These are found in avocados and raw nuts. Eating fruits and vegetables with bright colors of green, orange, red, and yellow are high in anti-oxidant nutrients such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids. Foods such as broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits include anti-oxidants that fight the aging effects of free radicals that can cause damage to cells. Consuming antioxidants may protect the body against cancer and heart disease. 7. Keep your weight in check - Moderation in food intake is the best way to maintain your ideal body weight. Being overweight can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and joint problems. As we get older we tend to gain weight more easily because we become less active, our metabolism slows down, we lose muscle strength and calorie-burning body cells. Eating a healthy diet, exercising and lifting weights can help maintain a healthy body weight and help you feel better in general. 8. Lower stress – Research results suggest that long-term exposure to adrenal stress hormones may boost brain aging in later life. 'It is impossible to avoid stress but you can avoid the aging effects by reacting better to it." According to Dr. Forrest Greenslade. Define your values as a person and your mission as an employee. He says if you're certain about who you are and what you believe, you'll have fewer stressful decisions to make. Exercise, yoga and prioritizing what’s important in your life can also help reduce stress. 9. Practice daily skin care and use moisturizers and sunscreen – The best way to avoid aging in the skin is to stay out of the sun. Always use sun screen of 15 SPF or higher. Skin care products formulated for anti-aging can exfoliate dead skin cells and infuse moisture and nutrients into the skin to improve skin texture and maintain a healthy glow. 10. Use alcohol in moderation – Some studies have shown moderate alcohol intake may help to protect against heart disease, but the use of too much alcohol can cause dehydration, liver damage and drug interactons. Alcohol causes dehydration and drys out the skin. Alcohol affects the small blood vessels allowing more water to move from the bloodstream into soft tissues. Alcohol combined with the horizontal position of the body during sleep results in facial puffiness, skin stretching and faster wrinkle formation.