Want to discover the fountain of youth without spending money on surgery or expensive moisturisers? Look and feel better with these age-defying health tips.
Beauty comes from within. Eating the right foods can make all
the difference when it comes to winning the fight against aging. This means eating
a diet rich in variety: green leafy vegetables, nuts, plenty of fruit and
complex carbohydrates. The vitamin C in fruit and veg is a great antioxidant
for skin, while the fatty acids in nuts and avocados replenish collagen. Eating
right boosts your immune system, resulting in glossy hair, strong nails, and
less wrinkles. Taking vitamin supplements can be beneficial for those who
struggle to get all the nutrients that the body requires through food alone.
Drinking water is tantamount to having healthy
skin. Not only will it give you more energy, flush out toxins and reduce
fatigue, it also replenishes skin cells, keeping them hydrated. The body is around
60% water, and serves a number of vital functions. These include lubricating
joints, flushing waste, repairing cells, and regulating body temperature.
Exercise promotes blood flow, resulting in better circulation and
glowing skin. Along with the amazing benefits like weight loss and overall
improved health, working out helps you sleep better, improves moods, and helps
keep you looking your best.
Getting 7 – 8 hours’ sleep a night helps your cells to repair. Lack of
sleep not only makes us physically tired, but it also affects our skin,
resulting in dark circles and puffiness, paleness and bloodshot eyes. Lack of
sleep causes your skins PH levels to drop, creating redness, a lack of
moisture, and even triggers acne breakouts.
Eliminate or cut down on bad habits such as smoking and drinking.
Enjoying a few glasses of wine at the weekend is fine – but excessive regular
drinking could lead to skin problems such as rosacea, bags, burst capillaries
and acne. Smoking is arguably one of the worst habits, depriving the cells
of oxygen and inducing premature aging. It narrows the blood vessels, reducing
blood supply and depleting your skin’s elasticity, contributing to loss of
collagen.
Cut out (processed) sugar. You’ve probably heard this before,
but sugar is the cocaine of the food industry. Not only is it addictive and can
lead to weight gain, it also causes your insulin levels to spike. Sugar causes
inflammation, which produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin; two
essentials your skin needs to avoid wrinkles. This inflammation also increases
the effects of acne and rosacea. Try consuming natural sugars such as
fruit, and if you do crave chocolate, reach for the dark stuff. Not only does
it lower risk of heart disease, it also contains antioxidants.
Quitting dairy is beneficial for your body and skin.
Approximately 75% of people are lactose intolerant (*8). The cow’s milk that we
drink contains a lot of hormones, both artificial as well as naturally
occurring from the pregnant cow it was milked from. These hormones can aggravate
acne, as the skin’s glands produce more oil.
Unfortunately
there is no remedy to turning back the clock, but with a healthy lifestyle and
a positive outlook, anyone can look and feel younger, regardless of age.
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