Daniela's Best Anti Aging Tips

Here a list of the best anti aging tips that will keep you young inside and out.

Anti Anti Aging Tips
Things you should NOT do

Anti Aging Tips - #1

Stay away from Chemicals

Chemicals attacking our cells and cause premature aging. Our bodies defence mechanism can't cope with the masses of chemicals it has to deal with every day. The result is premature aging and ill health.

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Chemicals are unfortunately everywhere. In our food, in our moisturiser, shampoos, shower gels, washing detergents, cleaners, toothpaste and so on.

The list is endless. This doesn't even count the harmful UV rays we're exposed to, the polluted water we drink and the polluted air with breath in.

Unless we move into the deepest Himalayas, we can't avoid exposure to chemicals. That's just the modern way of life we live in. However we can reduce the amount of chemicals by choosing chemical free products.

Here a few anti aging tips on going chemical free:

• Buy organic food when possible. I know this is not often easy, especially when you have to shop for a whole family. Unfortunately organic products are most of the time more expensive. With a little research you may find a local organic grower where you can get it a bit cheaper. Or you can get together with a few other families and buy in bulk from an organic wholesaler.
• Drink only purified water
• Grow your own herbs. All you need is a few pots and seeds. You can even grow them on your kitchen bench. Fresh herbs are great for cooking and you get your daily anti aging antioxidants chemical free!
• Chemical free cosmetic products. Besides food, the amount of chemicals in cosmetics that we get in contact with is huge. This includes, any kind of skin cleanser, moisturiser, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, bath additives, toothpaste and make-up. Parabens for example can also interfere with your hormone household. There are some really good natural anti aging products on the market today.
• Chemical free hair-color. O.k. I'm not into Henna myself, although its a great product and of course chemical free. There are many other natural and chemical free products on the market today. You'll find them in organic shops, health stores or at a local hairdresser who is using chemical free colors.
• Buy Chemical free dishwash detergents, washing detergents and cleaning products.
• Avoid smoking or 2nd hand smoking. If you haven't yet, try to quit smoking. A burning cigarette releases over 4000 different chemical compounds!!!

Anti Aging Tips -#2

Change Coffee for Tee

Coffee I hear you saying. Coffee has beneficial antioxidants!?

Coffee has been in the news lately as being the Nr. 1 source of Antioxidants in a study in the US. Pretty sad, I would say. That just shows how bad the diet of most people is.

Well I have to admit, I love coffee too, but unfortunately the negatives outweighs the positives.

Coffee raises blood sugar levels which, after it drops rapidly makes you hungry and can lead to overweight. With insulin levels jumping up and down it can effect your whole hormone household and that in turn can lead to all sorts of health problems.

In the skin, coffee triggers inflammation which shows up on your face as dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, poor colour and highly reactive skin (sensitive). The way your insulin behaves is how rapidly or slowly your skin will age.

Green Tee however is one of the best drinks you can have for anti aging. Try an Coffee alternative like Carro, or other Coffee alternatives based on Barley. If you can't stay away from coffee, reduce your intake to 1 cup a day.

Anti Aging Tips -#3

Cut down on Sugar

Sugar has a similar effect on your blood sugar and insulin than coffee when eaten in more than moderate amounts. Remember, that carbohydrates and specially starchy foods turn also into sugar in the body!

When insulin levels rise, your cortisol levels are likely to rise as well. A pancreas that has to keep pumping insulin to deal with all the sugar may end up in over secreting insulin which can lead to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance causes low blood sugar levels which you can feel with sugar cravings. Insulin resistance is the main cause of obesity.

If you're eating lots of sugar your adrenal glands get deprived of vital Vitamins. It all becomes a vicious circle

For the skin too much sugar causes inflammation just like coffee.

Cutting down your sugar intake is a good start. Exercise is helping to regulate and balance the adrenal glands.

Anti Aging Tips -#4

Have very little Alcohol

Excessive Alcohol consumption is robbing your body of vital vitamins, dehydrates you and causes premature aging. 1 Standard drink per day is the maximum you can have without causing damage. Less is better, but if you can't do without it make that glass at least one of the better sort, like red wine, which is full of powerful antioxidants.

Anti Aging Tips -#5

Never ever take Drugs

I don't think I need to explain much. Just look at a before and after shot of a P user!

Anti Aging Tips -#6

Relax

This is one of the most important anti aging tips. Constant stress can seriously affect your health and causes premature aging.

When under stress the adrenal glands release the stress hormone cortisol into the blood stream.

This is the bodies natural response in coping with stress. However prolonged high levels of cortisol can lead to following health problems:

• Weakened mental function
• Suppressed thyroid gland function
• Blood sugar imbalances
• Decreased muscle tissue
• High blood pressure
• Low immune resistance
• Increase in abdominal fat (which causes a higher risk in heart disease)

The upset hormone household can affect your diet by craving sugar and carbohydrate. Stress together with a diet high in sugar leads to sleep disturbances.

The level of stress will also show up the face and contributes to the signs of aging on the skin. Whenever under stress, we tense up muscles. In the face continuously tightening certain muscles can cause deep lines like frownlines on the forehead or in between the eye brows.

Good stress fighters are exercise, meditation, yoga, tai chi, relaxing massages, aromatherapy or a relaxing bath. Often it is a matter of taking some time out for yourself and do what you enjoy doing. This may be reading a good book or listening to music. You'll feel more refreshed, alert, be able to cope better and in the end stay healthier and younger for longer.

Anti Aging Tips
Things you should Do

Anti Aging Tips -#7

Take your Supplements

Good nutrition is the basis for antiaging. High quality nutritional supplements can help to keep you in optimal health. We need to supplement our diet simply because we don't get enough of all vital nutrients in our diet. Find out more about Anti Aging Supplements.

Anti Aging Tips -#8

Have a Healthy Diet

Supplements alone won't do it. Supplements are fine tuning our nutrition in a way. The main sources need to come from your diet.

Your diet should be healthy, balanced and consist mainly of organic foods. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of purified water per day and stay away from processed foods that are full of flavour enhancers and artificial colors.

In a nutshell. Eat real food. Anything that can be picked, gathered, milked, hunted or fished. Food that is closest to its origin. Here more anti aging tips on nutrition.

Anti Aging Tips -#9

Get enough Sleep

The famous Beauty Sleep is truly a body and skin rejuvenator.

A good night sleep is essential for our well being. Sleep is healing. While we're in our deep sleep our cells are regenerating. Cortisol the anti-inflammatory hormone, and human growth hormone levels increase.

However, if you eat a large heavy meal before bedtime or have sugar or alcohol the pituitary gland secretes less anti aging human growth hormone!

A lack of deep sleep can tear down your immune system and you're be prone to viruses and infections.

Disturbances in your sleeping patterns can be a result of a high sugar, carbohydrate diet, hormone imbalances, other health problems or a lack of nutrients.

A Natural Sleeping Aidmay help towards a better night sleep.

Anti Aging Tips -#10

Exercise

Moderate aerobic and strength exercises helps to keep your muscles toned and prevent from saggy bits like floppy upper arms or droopy bottoms.

Not only will you look better, exercise promotes the increase of human growth hormone, reliefs stress, lowers cortisol levels and boosts your immune system.

Anti Aging Tips - #11

Smile

Let your hair down and laugh. When we laugh the body increases the happy hormone endorphins which reduces the aging accelerator stress. Happiness, smile and laughter is also boosting your immune system.

When you're happy and smiling your eyes sparkle and your face lights up. You can look younger by just smiling.

Anti Aging Tips - #12

Sun-block

The sun is good for us. It produces Vitamin A and makes us happy. Unfortunately the UV rays from the sun is our skin's worst enemy when it comes to aging.

The sun is burning and drying out our skin like some dried fruit. The UV rays penetrate deep into our skin where they cause damage to our collagen and elastin fibres. The result are wrinkles and saggy skin.

Apply sunblock (preferably chemical free) to your hands, face and any other parts that are exposed.

Small doses of sun are o.k., however try to keep your face out of it. The thin delicate skin on our face tends to wrinkle first.

Anti Aging Tips - #13

Beauty treatment

Looking after our skin from the outside is just as important than nutrition from the inside. A good skin care regime with suitable products for your skin should be on your priority list.

Besides your daily routines, a skin after the age of 30 should have a little bit of extra attention. A weekly exfoliation and mask treatment should be the minimum. I also recommend a once a month special treatment either from your beauty therapist or at home. This should be a treatment that focuses on your weak skin areas. For example dehydration, pigmentation, fine lines ect.

Don't forget the rest of the body! The hands, neck and decollete can show early signs of aging. Hands love a exfoliation and mask treatment as well.

Everybody feels different about their aging signs. You can decide to have a surgical or non-surgical treatment or special facials to combat the signs of aging. How much you do is up to you.

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