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postheadericon Secrets and health advice

It is possible to age without degenerating physically and physiologically. An individual may, throughout his life, largely retain the functional capacity of his body if it has a number of measures related to health. This is not the age of an individual determines its degree of aging, but rather his bad habits. The following ten tips can prevent premature aging.



1. Take the least possible medication

Many drugs precipitate aging. They affect particularly the mental faculties and, in particular, memory. This is true of sleeping pills, tranquilizers and barbiturates. These drugs should be avoided wherever possible. If you must use them, it must be only for short periods of time.

2. Ensuring good nutrition

When body tissues are well fed, the longevity of an individual is necessarily increased. The diet should provide all the nutrients the body needs: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids (fatty acids), vitamins, minerals and trace elements. For these nutrients, the emphasis must be placed on the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, skimmed milk products, lean meats and vegetable oils. It is very important to limit consumption of saturated fats, hydrogenated fats, etc..

3. Antioxidants are essential to counter the aging

It is an undeniable fact that free radicals cause premature aging. To counter free radical damage, it should take antioxidant supplements. Vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, selenium and zinc can neutralize free radicals. On the other hand, it is desirable to avoid or limit certain officers and certain conditions that promote production of free radicals: pollutants, alcohol, emotional stress, various infections, food additives, preservatives, dyes, tobacco smoke, pesticides, insecticides, medicines, etc..

4. Doing aerobic exercises

Such exercises can improve the system of oxygen transport by stimulating the heart, lungs and blood vessels, while improving the quality of blood. Walking actively practiced for thirty minutes for at least three to four times a week, lets get this result.

5. Doing stretching exercises and relaxation

Such exercises can acquire good flexibility articulo-muscular. They give the joint mobility and the amplitude characteristic of youth. Is available in bookstores for books that deal with yoga and stretching. It is advisable to at least 10 to 15 minutes of exercises each day.

6. Make resistance training

The muscles can improve all stages of life. The strength exercises can maintain good strength and good muscle size. They also improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis. Moreover, resistance training prevents muscle atrophy and provide a younger appearance. Men and women should do strength exercises.

7. Ensure adequate sleep

A restful sleep is essential for the proper functioning of the body. Such sleep should be obtained naturally after sufficient activity during the day. Avoid sleeping pills that disrupt the normal phases of sleep. Physical activity is very important to obtain a degree of fatigue sufficient to generate the need for sleep. Many people sleep poorly because they do not get tired enough each day.

8. It should minimize the consumption of alcohol

Alcohol is a substance toxic to body tissues. It leads to destruction of brain cells. It damages the tissues of the liver and gradually leads to cirrhosis. It damages the tissues of the heart, blood vessels and kidneys. The few advantages that lend some alcohol can be obtained otherwise. It is always better to minimize the consumption of alcohol.

9. It is important to stay active mentally

One of the characteristics of aging is a decline in memory. Yet this mental faculty can be cultivated and nurtured by regular intellectual activity. It is essential to win a gymnastics brain based on reading, reasoning, memory and looking for a stimulating mentally. The memory remains if we seek enough.

10. To ensure better management of stress

How an individual responds to various stressful situations depends largely on their emotional balance and ability to relax. Without a proper control of emotions and relax properly, digestion is reduced, the elimination is inhibited and health is compromised. It is therefore very important to develop the qualities that allow a good stress management.

People who practice meditation or relaxation technique, have the ability to “Detach” stressful events and their negative effects. One could also say that these people have the ability to go into a “protective bubble”.