According to scientists, after 25 years, the human body begins to age. For some it happens faster, while for others it is slower. It is possible to determine the biological age of a person by several parameters. This is the state of the immune system, and the duration of metabolic processes, and physical activity. Comparing the calendar and biological age, we can conclude about the state of human health. If the biological age is greater, then the aging process is accelerated.
Of course, the genetic component of this process cannot be denied, but this is only a component. Much also depends on other factors: living conditions, environmental conditions, bad habits, healthy eating .... Of course, it is impossible to stop the aging process completely, but at least slowing it down, trying to prolong your youth is perhaps worth trying. Here are some tips that you can take advantage of.
1. Protect your face from the harmful effects of the sun. This seemingly simple way is actually very effective. This way you can avoid premature wrinkles on your face. Isn't it easier to buy a protective cream with light filters than to spend your money on expensive skin smoothing products? Moreover, it is not known whether they will help at all. And do not flatter yourself if you do not live in the hottest climate. Ultraviolet rays work almost the same everywhere. And cloudy weather is not a hindrance for them.
2. The eyes also need protection. Squinting leads to the formation of new wrinkles and the deepening of old ones. Good quality sunglasses should be worn on sunny days. They can also protect you from cataracts.
3. Smoking is the enemy. These are by no means just words. Smoking leads to dry skin, premature gray hair, baldness. This bad habit has an adverse effect on the self-healing process of skin cells and on wound healing. Smoking is perhaps the biggest enemy of youth.
4. Correct, balanced, healthy diet can greatly improve your health and appearance. You need to eat more: fruits, vegetables, seafood, nuts. It is believed that one of the ways to prolong youth is to consume fewer calories. And it is better to refuse from excessive use of sugar, cholesterol and simple carbohydrates. And further. The best way to moisturize your skin is to moisturize it from the inside out. Do not deny yourself a drink.
5. Try to avoid fluctuations in weight. Weight loss, and then, back gaining weight will not do anything good. Is that stretched and saggy skin, and this does not affect the insulin sensitivity of the body in the best way.
6. The skin requires constant care. It should include: cleaning, nutrition, moisturizing. Use cosmetics that are right for your type. Do not rub or scrape your face. The area around the eyes requires special care. It is simply necessary to use special creams there.
7. Do not deny yourself a dream. A good and long sleep is necessary not only to relieve the accumulated tiredness of the day, but also for beauty. It is at this time that biological processes take place in the skin, fighting the harm caused to it by the sun during the day, stresses, and not a very good ecology. Sleep preferably on your back. This position of the body will save you from unnecessary squeezing of the skin of the face and the formation of additional wrinkles.
8. Try to avoid all kinds of stress. It has a negative effect on any human organ.Of course, you cannot eliminate stress from modern life, but you can limit its impact. For stress relief, yoga classes, for example, can be great. Or just a hobby, whatever your favorite business: fishing, hunting, knitting, painting ... A good rest and hobbies will help reduce the impact of stress.
9. Take vitamins and minerals. Especially in early spring. At this time of the year, the body needs them especially. The vitamins of groups A, C and E are especially important. They are able to neutralize free radicals and support the activity of cells.
10. Don't forget about physical education. Even the simplest exercises with minimal stress can prolong a person's youth. Indeed, during exercise, cells are enriched with oxygen. And he is the best antioxidant.
Strok E.I.
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