Aging is inevitable, however, we all take steps to prevent the speed at which we age. No wonder we spend tons of time and money on cosmetics, surgery, and medications that claim to slow down the aging process.
While the aforementioned methods only work some of the time, there are more effective ways to slow down aging. In honor of National Healthy Aging Month, here are 10 tips to naturally slow down the aging process.
1. Exercise regularly
Exercising on a regular basis is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Taking part in a physical activity such as running, swimming, cycling, or even weight lifting, will improve your cardiovascular health, build lean muscles, boost detoxification, and enhance your energy levels.
Additionally, exercise helps increase the amount of growth hormone in your body, which leaves you looking and feeling youthful.
2. Consume a balanced diet of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, healthy fats, and phytonutrients
These nutrients protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals, support eye health and bone health, help maintain your muscle mass, and slow down signs of aging. A few excellent antioxidants include green tea, oolong tea, black tea, berries (blueberries and blackberries), garlic, and turmeric.
Other nutrient-rich options include kale, spinach, chards, and beet greens.
3. Drink Water and Red Wine
You should remain hydrated throughout the day by drinking water and eating fruits and veggies, as this helps improve body function while leaving your skin looking healthy. While excessive alcohol intake is frowned upon, one glass of red wine a day is recommended. Red wine contains resveratrol – an antioxidant which reduces your risk of heart disease.
4. Meditate
Stress causes a lot of damage to your body, so take time to decompress, meditate, and relax. You’ll look and feel younger. If you are new to meditation, here is a helpful guide to get you started.
5. Get a good night’s sleep
Getting 8-9 hours of sleep a day gives your body the chance to rest and repair itself, which is crucial for your health and appearance.
6. Moisturize your skin
Dry and damaged skin causes wrinkles and skin discoloration. To prevent this from happening, keep your skin moisturized with lotions and oils (e.g. coconut oil). Ideally, try to stick to natural skincare products that are organic and paraben-free.
7. Cut off bad habits
Habits that speed up the aging process include eating refined sugars, smoking, drinking excessively, and consuming processed meats, trans fats, artificial ingredients, and carbs. To slow down your aging, cut out these habits from your life.
8. Wear a hat and sunscreen
UV rays damage your skin’s elastic fibers, which leads to wrinkles and age spots. For this reason, consider wearing a hat with a brim and be sure to use sunscreen when you go outdoors.
9. Eat fish
Fish are rich in nutrients like protein and Omega-3 fatty acids (healthy fats), which fight off illnesses and slowing down the aging process.
10. Use Coconut Oil
If you aren’t using coconut oil already, it’s time to add it to your routine. There are so many amazing health benefits of coconut oil, but it’s also incredible for your skin and fighting wrinkles. Click here to learn more about coconut oil and its many uses.
Using these tips, you can now take the appropriate steps to slow down your aging. If you’d like an accurate report of your health before you begin your anti-aging journey, click here to schedule a full body scan to gain a clear picture of your health.
