Five Simple Steps to Resist Aging Fast

It is summer time, and we are all getting ready to go on a summer travel vacation either with our families, loved ones, or good friends. However, summer is also the time of the year when direct sun exposure causes long-lasting aging effects. So go ahead and plan for the summer fun, but also plan to keep yourself well because eventually we will all be are faced with the reality and inevitability of the body’s natural aging process. And we would want to age well.

Here are five simple tips that I use to help myself age well when the time comes.

Use Sun Block and Moisturize Skin

When out in the sun, use a sun block with a relatively high SPF number. In the evenings after a day in the sun, the best thing you can do to keep your body looking young is to moisturize. Use Vitamin E creams for the skin under your eyes as the skin there is more sensitive than elsewhere, and wrinkles tend to show up there when unhydrated.

Drinks Lots of Water

Our body is 70% water so drinking lots of water helps to re-hydrate the body, and cleanses the body of harmful toxins that may cause us to age. Water also hydrates the skin, giving it a fuller, softer and smoother appearance. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day. I drink filtered, distilled, or spring water. I believe that doing so eliminatee some of the harmful chemicals that can be delivered by drinking normal tap water.

Sweat it Out

The saying "work out a sweat" is a useful reminder. Sweating while exercising actually keeps our body young. As the pores open up while we sweat, we are releasing a variety of toxins and bacterium that otherwise would normally increase the speed of the aging process. Working out also helps circulate the blood and oxygen in your body, making sure that your organs can work correctly, cells are rejuvenated and nutrients are delivered throughout. Also, a strong body is a young body, so try to exercise for at least 20 to 30 minutes every day, doing some form of aerobic workout that you enjoy.

Nutrients do a Body Good

Eating a balanced, healthy diet can slow the aging process in two ways - it will help us maintain a healthy weight and digestive system, and it’ll provide our body with the fuel it needs to fight free radicals, generate new cell growth and maintain your overall strength. Stick with lean proteins, fruits and vegetables for a diet that will help keep us young and strong for years to come. Try a number of healthy food options to find those you actually enjoy and will continue to eat over the long haul.

Don’t Stress the Younger Days Away

Stress is a key instigator of aging. The more you worry, the more those forehead lines begin to show, your hair starts to go gray and you find it a little more difficult to breathe each day. Stress will also accelerate your mental aging because it causes you to become increasingly forgetful and confused. To avoid or at least minimize stress, you should make your life more organized by planning events and leaving enough time for your day-to-day family activities. Also, focus on mental relaxation and meditation. Take the stress away and you reduce the likelihood of developing premature wrinkles.