look younger is
to feel
younger."Many
of the things we
blame on aging
today really
have nothing to
do with getting
older." says Ben
Douglas,
Ph.D who was
former Professor
of Anatomy at
the famous university Of Mississippi medical center..
"In the end aging is a way of thinking," says
Dr.Douglas… "In the past,we've thought that a
person was old at age 65,it just isn't the case at
all."..Here are a few more important tips from great
American experts who are recommending the
following anti aging measures for the well being of
humanity..
How To Look Younger : A Positive Mind Always
Plays A Major Role
Happiness is a state of the mind and is not of
materialistic pleasures..Of course,it is important to
have all the comforts in life but it is also equally
important to draw a line at some point of time and be
contented with what God has given us..There is no
point in brooding over little things that are just not
under our control..We should learn to be more
philosophical in our life and learn to accept things as
they are.
"A positive attitude is largely a matter of feeling that
you have control over your life..",says Robin
Barr,Ph.D and former Director of the NIA's Adult
Psychological Development Program…He says "
Good mindset helps you look years younger and in
retaining that younger looking skin"
How To Look Younger : It's Your World,Have A
Blast At The Gym
Researchers indicate that building muscle strength
provides better benefits to our health and vitality
than it was previously thought.."Combined with a
regimen of aerobic exercises,weight
training strengthens your heart,boosts energy levels
and protects you from injuries..It will not only
improve your sex life but also makes you look years
younger" says Mark.H.Cline,who was Ph.D of the Male
Health Center in Dallas…"As a result,the average
man who lifts weights looks even better than an
endurance athlete when they are both older" says
John Holloszy,M.D. a researcher at Washington
University School Of Medicine in St.Louis..
How To Look Younger : Keep A Check On Your
Protein Intake
"The average American eats
twice the protein he needs"
says Art Mollen who was
Medical Director at the
South West Health Institute
in Phoenix..He further says
that "For optimal health eat
one gram of protein for
every three pounds of body
per day..That's about 5o
grams for a 150 pound
man.. A small portion
of sirloin streak trimmed of fat contains about 35
grams,so limit yourself to one protein based meal per
day" is what he says
How To Look Younger : It's Good To
Supplement Your Diet
One theory says that the aging process itself is the
cumulative result of wear and tear from free
radicals…We can protect ourselves against both
heart disease and cancer by getting more of the
powerhouse vitamins E (Sunflower seeds, Almonds,
Pine nuts, Pea nuts, dried herbs, dried Apricot,cooked
Spinach and cooked Taro Root) and Vitamin C
(Oranges, Clementines, Strawberries,Kiwi fruits,
Papayas, Bell Peppers,Guavas) and the nutrient Beta
Carotene(Sweet Potato, Kale, Carrots, Butternut
squash) either through supplements or our daily
diet..
All these three vitamins can reduce levels of free
radicals and damaged molecules that cause harmful
changes in our body..
Unlike many other nutrients,vitamins E , C and Beta
Carotene are safe to take in amounts higher than the
Recommended Dietary Allowance…"Since the risk is
minimal,it's safe to take more" says Jeffrey
Blumberg,Ph.D,. who was Professor of Nutrition at the
Tufts University…He suggests that "..optional intakes
for anti oxidants may be in the range of 100 to 400
international units of Vitamin E, 500 to 1,000
milligrams of Vitamin C and 15 to 25 milligrams of
Beta Carotene everyday…"
How To Look Younger : Drop Pounds And Not
Calories
Drooping pounds is important than dropping
calories.."By eating less you risk cheating your body
of important nutrients…The formula for a healthy
weight loss is to exercise more as you reach middle
age and eat more calories as well.. Just be sure they
are low fat calories…60 to 70 percent of your food
should consist of foods high in complex
carbohydrates such as bread,pasta and beans..This
way you can look years younger." says Dr.Poehlman.
How To Look Younger : Avoid Too Much Of Sun
Exposure
"The Sun damages your skin completely." explains
Karen Burke,M.D of the Scripps Clinic and Research
Foundation in La Jolia,California…"It gradually
destroys your skin's inner elastic tissue and breaks
down the connective tissue, all causing premature
aging..As the outer layer of your skin thickens to
protect the inner layers,your skin becomes leathery
and old looking."
How To Look Younger : Have A Great Amount
Of Sex
Having sex
regularly is just
as important as
keeping fit,not
only for physical
reasons but also
for
psychological
ones as well.."
Giving up on
sex at any age can be symbolically giving up on all of
life" says E.Douglas Whitehead,M.D.,a New York
Urologist specializing in treating impotence.."Giving
up on sex at any age can drain vitality out of your
marriage,your work,your sense of physical well-being
and many of the other satisfactions that the second
half of life can bring"..Regular sex reduces stress
levels,reduces calories and keeps both wife and
husband trim and active at any age..
How To Look Younger : It Is Important To
Maintain A Proper Posture
A hunched over posture may not cause any medical
problems,but will certainly make us older before our
time.."..To walk tall keep your rear tucked in,pull in
your chin,tighten your stomach muscles and keep
your knees unlocked..For the long term,you also need
to guard your bones against loss of calcium…Men
lose this mineral more slowly than women do,but we
do lose it,especially in the spine" says Richard
Sprott,Ph.D,who led the NIA's Biology Of Aging
Program..
"..Too little Calcium can eventually make you slouch
and can also lead to a greater risk of crippling
injury..eating Calcium rich foods such as skim
milk,low fat cheese,low fat yogurt,broccoli,nuts and
dried fruits make your bones stronger..Also
important is regular exercise,particularly weight
training,which makes bones denser and stronger.." is
what Richard Sprott says..
How To Look Younger : You Need To Tone Up
Your Back
Most back troubles are minor problems caused by
weak muscles,particularly the abdominals,which
provide most of the spine's support..To strengthen
them,Dr.Alexis P. Shelekov,M.D, a spine surgeon at
the Texas Back Institute in Dallas recommends
walking,in conjunction with curl-ups.
"Lie on your back with your knees bent and your
hands on your thighs… Keeping your lower back
pressed to the ground,lift your head,neck and
shoulders..Hold for a count of two; return..Start with
five per day,working unto three sets of ten…As your
abdominals become stronger,try the curl ups with
your hands across your chest.." he says
How To Look Younger : Get Enough Sleep
"Lack of rest at any age is
going to make you feel old.."
says Michael Vitiello,who
was an associate director of
the Sleep and Aging
Research Program at the
University Of Washington in
Seattle.. Fatigue makes you
physically slow and mentally
dull..So how much sleep is
enough?. "It is not so important how long you sleep
as how good you feel during the day as a result." say
Vitiello.
He advises "..turning in and getting up at the same
time everyday is the best way to keep your body
clock in sync.."..He also says "..a good amount of
sleep gives you a radiant skin.."
How To Look Younger : It Is Fine To Have A
Drink
"Alcohol boosts levels of HDL cholesterol(the good
kind),"and there are surprisingly few things that will
do that," says Dr.Rossman…Research continues to
pour in showing that moderate drinking (one or two
alcoholic drinks per day and no more) protects
against heart disease..
Drinking men,in one recent study,had less risk of
death from heart disease than men who never touch
the stuff…Still Doctors are cautious about prescribing
alcohol as a preventive medicine, since heavy
drinking damages the heart, brain and liver..Red
wine,in particular,offers many health benefits if
consumed in moderation. That's all for now,Come back next week for more. Thanks
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