Do you not want to accept the aging process passively?

How can you ‘slow down’ aging?

You might be tire of hearing your doctor tell you that your symptoms are related to old age. Or you might have already invested money trying all the anti-aging products on the internet.

It always amazes me how patients do not drink water, have a poor diet, feel depressed and lonely, do not exercise, deprive themselves of sleep, yet are so ready to purchase a supplement or anti-wrinkle cream that will make them look and feel younger.

The aging process happens to all of us, within all cells constantly. Anti-aging is a lifestyle, not a product or a magic pill. Here are five tips you can incorporate into your lifestyle that will pay you your life back.

I. Hydration

70% of our body is water and ALL chemical and enzymatic reactions happen in water.

Drinking sufficient amount of water gives our skin a healthy glow and youthful look. Water also lubricates joints and increases flexibility, therefore reduces the symptoms of arthritis. (Water drinking FAQs, click here.)

II. Phytonutrients

The phytonutrients in plant-based foods are essential for health and wellness for our body and mind. Their high anti-oxidants content help fight free radicals (culprits of aging) produced in our body. Eat plenty of and different varieties of vegetables and low-sugar fruits every day. (More on animal-based diet and plant-based diet, alkalizing food vs. acidifying food, to be continued)

III. Sleep

Rest is necessary for your body to run optimally. Cellular regeneration happens primarily during sleep, and the amount of deep sleep and dream sleep you get every night may be a fair indicator of your lifespan. Research showed that increase quality and quantity of sleep increase the production of anti-aging hormones and weight loss hormones.

IV. Have fun with your love ones

Human are social animals. Research shows that chronic feelings of loneliness can cause a marked increase (14.4 mm) in blood pressure among men and women ages 50 and up. Because elevated blood pressure often is a precursor to the onset of cardiovascular disease, lonely people are at increased risk of disease and death. Develop a diverse social network of friends and peers, with whom you share common interests and goals.

V. Keep Moving

Our body is not designed for immobility. Our spine needs movement to bump waste and nourishment in and out of the disc and our lymph system needs movement to remove toxins. Make sure to keep your body moving every day. Walking up and down the stairs at work or take a stroll around the block after dinner counts. Exercise is one of the keys to living a long, healthy life!