Aging Backwards
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Contents
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The Fountain of Youth
How & Why We Age
Exercise Need Not be Hard Work
How to Stop Aging
Eating to Stay Young
The Nutrition You Need
Stress: The Silent Killer
Now,It’s,Up,to,You
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The Fountain of Youth
For centuries, ever since the legendary Ponce de Leon went
searching for the elusive Fountain of Youth, people have been
looking for ways to slow down the aging process. Medical
science has made great strides in keeping people alive longer
by preventing and curing disease, and helping people to live
healthier lives. Average life expectancy keeps increasing, and
most of us can look forward to the chance to live much longer
lives than our ancestors.
Many researchers think that the key to our own personal
Fountain of Youth resides in our hormones and endocrine
system. These are the various organs and glands that make
hormones in our bodies.
We are all aging constantly. The unpleasant fact is that every
single one of us begins aging the moment we are out of the
womb (at least it beats the alternative). If,you’re,living,you’re,
aging,you,can’t,avoid,it,But,there,are,a,number,of,things,that,
you can do to keep yourself healthy and active, and to
eliminate or at least slow down many of the factors that
contribute to aging.
Is it possible to turn back the clock?
Your body was designed with the inbuilt ability to fix itself, as
long as you take care of it properly. It is made up of something
like 100 trillion (100,000,000,000,000) living cells, that will keep
themselves strong and healthy with the proper food.
Each and every one of those trillions of cells dies off and is
replaced with a new cell at regular intervals. As amazing as it
may be to contemplate, your entire body is completely
replaced every few years – so you really are not the same
person you used to be!
One theory posits that the nucleic acids, or telomeres, in our
cells shorten slightly every time one of our cells replicates itself.
Each time the,cell,is,duplicated,it’s,a,less,than,perfect,copy,of,
the,previous,version,and,this,eventually,leads,to,the,body’s,
aging, breakdown, and death.
What happens with your cells is the key to slowing the aging
process because, when a cell dies, one of three possible things
must happen:
 If the cell has not been receiving proper nutrition, its
replacement will be an inferior version of the cell. In this
scenario, your body is degenerating.
 The replacement cell may have be identical to its
predecessor. In this case, your body would essentially
remain at the same place in the aging process.
 An intriguing third possibility is that the new cell could be
stronger than the previous one. If this could somehow be
accomplished, you would actually be regenerating your
body, and reversing the aging process.
Somewhere in our thirties, many of us start noticing the first
signs,that,we,aren’t,kids,anymore,– a few gray hairs begin to
appear, we see lines in our face, our skin starts to sag here and
there. As time goes by, other signs gradually appear – it’s,a,little,
harder,getting,up,in,the,morning,our,vision,and,hearing,aren’t,
what,they,used,to,be,our,sex,life,isn’t,as,lively,as,we,
remember. And we look around us and see the same things
apparently happening to our friends and family. Most of us
pretty much accept what we see as an inevitable process of our
biological nature, over which we have no control.
But this is a huge mistake!
The human body can take an awful lot of abuse and neglect.
We,don’t,always,think,about,our,bad,habits,since,it,may,take,
years or decades for the effects to become apparent. But
neglect yourself long enough, and you may one day find
yourself suffering through the late period of your life with a
wide range of maladies and complaints, from difficulty seeing
and hearing to cancer, heart disease, brittle bones, and many
other problems.
Yet it only takes a little knowledge and a bit of application to
prevent most, if not all, of these common old-age problems
from,manifesting,There’s,no,magic,pill,or,instant,cure,and,it,
may take some effort on your part. But the results will be well
worth it - how much would it be worth for you to enjoy your
final years as a healthy, active adult, able to continue doing
many of the things you most love?
People are living longer than ever these days, due to advanced
medical breakthroughs, increased awareness of the importance
of a healthy lifestyle, and other related factors. But you can go
a lot further. You can most definitely affect your rate of aging
by using the principles outlined in this book.
As you notice your body looking and feeling younger, your
mindset will improve too, which will motivate you to continue
your anti-aging practices, and that will set up a positive
feedback loop, instead of a negative one, and so the process
accelerates.
How & Why We Age
Most people just shrug and accept aging as something that
can’t,be,avoided,– like death and taxes. Perhaps we haven’t,
figured out how to cheat death yet, but recent scientific
discoveries have shown that common conceptions of aging are
largely mistaken.
For most species on the planet (as well as humans until quite
recently) it was unlikely to survive long enough to die of simple
“old,age”,Events,such,as,starvation,accident,being,eaten,by,a,
predator, disease, and other causes were much more common
reasons for death. So,it’s,relatively,recently,with increasing
numbers of people living longer lives, that the role of
phenomena such as free radicals has become important
enough to study.
Free radicals are a special type of molecule with an extra
electron that steals electrons from other molecules as it passes
through,your,bloodstream,causing,damage,to,your,body’s,
cells. The exact role of free radicals is still uncertain, and much
research is still being done, but studies have established that
the presence of free radicals plays a key role in the progress of
diseases,such,as,;lzheimer’s,disease,arthritis,hypertension,
and other age-related issues.
Free radicals cause progressive damage to the body’s,tissue,and,
functioning, thereby increase the rate of aging. However, a
good stress response is known to be effective in fighting off the
free radicals, which in turn slows down the aging process and
increases your lifespan.
In addition, there are a number of substances that function as
anti-oxidants that work to bind the unstable free radicals and
render them harmless. Many of these substances will be
discussed further on in this book, but they include vitamin C,
vitamin E, beta-carotene, grape seed extract, and melatonin.
Some researchers have focused on DNA which is, effectively,
the blueprint for our individual body, and is inherited from our
parents. One theory is that our individual code causes us to age
at a predetermined rate, possibly to keep humans from
overpopulating the planet. But it is thought that this apparently
pre-coded genetic clock can be slowed down, causing us to age
much more slowly. This can be accomplished mainly by
improving our diet and general lifestyle, and avoiding pollution
and other environmental toxins as much as possible.
Scientists have also found a direct link that links the presence of
excessive fat in your body with the process of aging. Studies
found a direct correlation between excess fat and cellular aging
i.e. that the more that someone weighs, the faster their cells
age. The exact mechanism by which this process happens is
uncertain, but possibly the fat cells weaken and possibly
destroy important genetic structures.
It was found that being overweight might effectively make a
person up to nine years older in biological terms! So many of
the most common health problems we encounter later in life,
such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and other greater and
lesser maladies, may occur as a result of fat cells hurrying up
the process of aging.
Exercise Need Not Be Hard Work
We know that proper nutrition and exercise can make a huge
difference to how our body ages. Bad habits, such as smoking
and excessive consumption of both sugar and alcohol may not
show effects for years and years, but very few people ever get
away without repercussions. Cardiovascular disease, cancer,
and osteoporosis are three debilitating diseases that diet and
exercise can have an extraordinary effect upon.
Studies have shown that living a sedentary lifestyle actually
represents a higher risk for heart disease than high cholesterol
and even smoking! So, no matter what your age, whether
you’re,closing,in,on 40, racing past 50 or 60, or older, you will
significantly improve your health and mood by exercising
regularly. You’ll,feel,better,and,have,much,more,energy,than,
you did before. Tests in nursing homes, involving residents in
their 80s and 90s showed that they became stronger and more
independent through a program of exercise.
Some of us are better than others at sticking to our exercise
plans, but the benefits of regular physical activity are almost
too numerous to list here. Regular exercise will keep excess
weight off, put calcium in your bones and keep them healthy,
keep your cholesterol down, make your metabolism more
efficient, and help clean your body of toxins through sweating
and regular bowel movement.
Even better, regular exercise strengthens your heart, lowers
your cholesterol, lowers your stress levels, and helps you to
sleep,better,When,you’re,in,good,physical,shape,your,risk,of,
diabetes, heart disease, and even some kinds of cancer lower
dramatically. It also has been shown to help reduce depression.
;nd,you,don’t,have,to,become,a,marathon,runner,or,torture,
yourself through an Arnold Schwarzenegger-style bodybuilding
program in order to enjoy the benefits – just 30 minutes of
moderate physical activity several times a week will do the
trick. Just do something – anything to get started, even taking
short walks every day.
If,you’ve,never,exercised,regularly,or,have,been,sedentary,for,
quite a while, you should have a routine medical checkup
before starting any new program (just to be on the safe side!).
Once,you’ve,gotten,your,doctor’s,okay,– take it slow to begin
with! Slow and steady wins the race, as the old saying goes.
It’s,much,more,effective,to,start,a,measured program that
you’ll,actually,stay,with,for,the,long,term, rather than racing
out of the gate and burning yourself out after a week. Taking
the stairs instead of using the elevator, mowing the lawn, even
chores around the house, can easily add up to 30 minutes over
the course of a day.
Before,starting,your,activity,if,it’s,going,to be anything more
strenuous,than,walking,it’s,a,good,idea,to,spend,between,5,
and 15 minutes stretching. This gives you more flexibility and
ease of movement, and decreases your risk of straining your
muscles or otherwise injuring yourself. A similar period of
stretching after your exercise is useful for cooling yourself
down and relaxing.
It’s,best,to,vary,your,exercise,routine,Not,only,is,this,more,
beneficial,to,your,health,you’ll,be,much,less,likely,to,injure,
yourself or get bored. You should be working hard enough that
it’s,difficult,to,carry,on,a,normal,conversation,at,the,same,time,
but,you,shouldn’t,be,working,so,hard,that,you’re,gasping,for,
every breath. Also try to find something that you enjoy doing.
Obviously, that will make you that much more likely to continue
doing it.
Try to mix these three types of exercise: aerobic, strength, and
flexibility. Aerobic exercise helps to strengthen your heart,
increases your lung capacity, and improves your blood
circulation. Strength conditioning helps make you stronger and
increases your metabolism and bone density. Flexibility
exercises, besides helping you to move more easily (obviously!),
keep your joints in good shape and make it less likely that they
will be stiff and painful as you get older.
One,way,to,do,this,is,to,join,your,local,health,club,Then,you’ll,
have access to a wide range of stationary bicycles, stair-
steppers, and other aerobic machines. Plus, there are usually
qualified trainers on staff who can help you design a personal
program,that’s,safe,and,appropriate,for,you,But,you,can also
plan a very effective exercise program at home. Comfortable
clothes and a decent pair of trainers are all you really need to
get started.
The better condition you are in, the more efficient your body
will be at burning fat. So, while you still want to keep healthy
dietary habits, if you need to lose weight it will be far more
effective if you exercise regularly.
How to Stop Aging
There are three types of exercise that can actually slow down,
or even stop the aging process:
Aerobic
The best way to strengthen your heart muscle is through
cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise. This is activity that will get
your heart rate pumped up to between 60 and 90 percent of
your recommended maximum heart rate. (To figure your
maximum rate, just take 220 and subtract your current age.)
While your body does burn calories constantly through normal
functions such as breathing and blood circulation, if you do
anything more exciting, your body needs to find some extra
energy. It does this by burning glycogen, which is the
carbohydrates and fat stored in your body. The most efficient
way of burning fat is medium-intensity activities that can be
done for a longer period, such as swimming or power walking.
Almost any physical activity you can do will help. Park a little
further away from your destination than usual, walk or ride
your bike instead of driving. There are ways you can insert
regular exercise into your regular life in an organic way – for
instance, if you normally watch a lot of TV, get a stationary
bicycle or a treadmill and put it in front of the TV, and use it
while,you’re,watching,Thirty,minute sessions are all you really
need, and three 10-minute bursts of activity will work as well as
a single 30-minute workout.
If you want something a bit more challenging, you can attend
one of the wide varieties of aerobic dance classes at your local
health club or community center. The important thing is to find
the activities that you enjoy doing, and that fit your current
lifestyle and fitness level.
If you have illnesses that restrict your activities, talk to your
doctor – there’s,most,likely,something,that,you,can,do,For,
instance, if you have arthritis, swimming is a very beneficial
activity,that,won’t,strain,or,injure,your,joints,
Strength
Lifting weights is a great way to build strength, become more
flexible, and increase your bone density, which is especially of
concern to women as they age. Increasing your muscular
strength in this way will make such everyday things like
climbing stairs or rising from a chair easier when you get older.
By strengthening your muscles in this way, you have more
energy,and,better,posture,you’re,less,likely,to,suffer,muscle-
related tears or other injuries; and you will look and feel more
attractive.
In addition, building muscle mass increases your metabolism
rate, which means you burn fat more efficiently, without going
on any unhealthy crash diets. You may not weigh less after
lifting weights for a while, but an increasing amount of your
body fat will be transformed into muscle. Weight training also
lowers your cholesterol, reduces stress, and helps prevent a
wide variety of diseases.
There are a variety of brands and types of equipment that are
commonly used in weight training, from individual dumbbells
or barbells to freestanding machines. There are pros and cons
of each type of training, although a lot of it will come down to
personal preference and what works best for you.
In any strength-training program, the number one concern is
always,your,safety,If,you,haven’t,done,any,weight,training,
before, take it easy at the beginning. Machines with adjustable
resistance are the best place to start out. This gives you the
chance to work on specific, isolated muscle groups of your
choice, and also lets you keep track of your progress, by slowly
increasing the,weight,and,resistance,that,you’re,lifting,
On the other hand, free weights tend to develop your strength
more quickly. They develop more muscles at once, as opposed
to resistance machines that isolate single muscle groups.
Free weights are more versatile,since,you’re,not,restricted,to,
the,machine’s,specific,motions,although,as,a,result,more,
coordination is needed to use free weights safely and
effectively. Free weights are also much cheaper than machines,
if,you’re,purchasing,them,for,personal,use,rather than joining a
health club, and they take up a lot less,space,when,you’re,not,
using them.
The ideal strength-training program would involve a
combination of free weights and resistance machines. If you
belong to a health club, there most likely are trainers on staff
who can help you develop a personalized strength-training
program,that’s,best,suited,for,you,
Flexibility
Of the three main types of exercise, flexibility is the most likely
to get overlooked by many people. The benefits from aerobic
and strength training are fairly obvious (lose weight, build
muscles and strength, get fit generally), but flexibility has its
own important part to play, even if its benefits are less obvious.
Stretching helps get rid of the tension in your body.
Many of us habitually hold tension in various parts of our
bodies, often without even being consciously aware of it. The
most common tense areas are the chest, shoulder, hamstrings,
and hips. When doing any kind of stretching, pay attention to
what your body is telling you. Take it slow and easy, especially if
you are older, pregnant, or if you are suffering from any kind of
injury or disability.
If you belong to a health club or otherwise can get access to a
qualified personal trainer or physical therapist, you can work
out a stretching program tailored to your individual needs,
much more beneficial than doing a few generic stretches.
As you age, however, you will learn more and more to
appreciate the benefits of regular stretching and other
flexibility exercises. Keeping flexible makes many ordinary day-
to-day activities much easier and more enjoyable. Being more
flexible also helps prevent many kinds of injuries.
Yoga is an increasingly common practice for people attracted to
its many physical, mental, and psychological benefits. There are
many different types of yoga, but generally it refers to a system
of stretching exercises that improve the functioning of your
body’s,circulatory,respiratory,and,digestive,systems,as,well,as,
making the body stronger and more flexible. Many people also
say that regular yoga practice brings them increased clarity and
peace of mind and more emotional stability.
The idea behind yoga is that the health of your spine
determines your real age – regular yoga practice keeps your
spine flexible, firms up your skin, keeps your chin single (and
not double or triple), and helps tone your body and improve
your,posture,You’re,only,as,old,as,you,feel,and,if,your,body,
looks and feels younger than your years, then you are younger
than your years.
Yoga routines gently stretch your body in many ways and
increase the flow of blood to,areas,of,your,body,that,don’t,
always get enough. Your brain and other internal organs will
like the increased oxygen that comes from improved
circulation. Besides the immediate benefits to your well-being,
the regular practice of yoga will keep you both active and alert
in your older years.
Besides the actual physical stretches and postures, a typical
yoga class may include instruction on breathing, and using
various meditation and visualization techniques that help your
mind and body to function at a higher level.
Another popular type of exercise that is useful for flexibility is
the Pilates system, named after its originator, Joseph Pilates.
The system dates from the time of World War I, when Pilates
wanted to improve the health and morale of his fellow soldiers.
Later on, he added the use of resistance, and then developed
machines and other equipment that is now commonly used
within Pilates classes. For years the system was mainly used by
professional dancers, until the 1980s, when Pilates became
widely popularized through classes at health clubs and
community centers.
The key goal of the Pilates program is to help you improve your
mental focus, learn muscle control, and make movements more
efficiently and effectively. Some of the ways this is achieved
include learning to align your spine properly, strengthening
your back and abdominal muscles to promote the healthiest
posture, and using your breath to calm and focus your mind
and reduce mental chatter.
Eating to Stay Young
Looking and feeling younger is a lot more under your control
than you may think. A lot of the signs of aging that we assume
are natural and unavoidable, such as wrinkles, decreasing
mobility, less acute sight and hearing, disease, and assorted
chronic aches and pains, come in large part from not taking
proper care of ourselves. The choices you make when feeding
yourself are just as important as exercise and other elements of
your anti-aging strategy.
Eat less red meat, and more fish. Fish is rich in a good kind of
fat, the omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart and
your immune system. Omega-3 also helps prevent the growth
of cancer cells.
Studies have shown that putting lots of fresh fruits and
vegetables into your diet gives you more energy, helps manage
your weight, and lowers your risk for many diseases. The
reasons for this include the fact that most fruits and vegetables
have no fat or cholesterol, and they are low in calories, which
means you can fill yourself up without gaining weight.
Produce also contains lots of fiber, which helps prevent cancer,
diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. They are also
filled with important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C,
folic acid, iron, calcium, and beta-carotene.
Fruits and vegetables are chock full of antioxidants (discussed
above) that get rid of those destructive free radicals which can
attack and damage our cells. So, eating a diet that contains
plenty of antioxidants is a good way to combat aging, in
addition to preventing many types of disease. Antioxidants also
build up the immune system, help prevent heart disease, and
reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Fruits, vegetables, and many plant extracts also have chemicals
called phytonutrients. The role of phytonutrients in plants
includes giving them their color, repelling insect enemies, and
attracting bees for pollination. But their importance for us is
that they will keep your skin looking nice and healthy.
Another aspect of a healthy anti-aging diet is to simply eat less.
Numerous studies have shown,that,people,who,don’t,eat until
they’re,‘stuffed’ live significantly longer, and have much lower
rates of all those age-related diseases we’ve,discussed,But
when,I,say,eat,less,that,doesn’t,mean,starving,yourself,or,
neglecting to eat the right kinds of food. Decrease your
portions of sugar, fat, fast food, and other empty calories, but
consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, and
whole grains.
Whilst not the most glamorous of topics - though,it’s,vitally,
important - a final aspect of eating concerns having a healthy
colon and digestive system, with regular bowel movements.
Potential obstacles to having a healthy colon include high levels
of stress, sudden changes in your daily routine, pregnancy, and
some medications. But the best ways to promote good
digestion and elimination are to drink plenty of water every
day, eat a good diet with plenty of fiber, and ensure you get
regular exercise.
The Nutrition You Need
Vitamins are organic nutrients, usually separated into two
categories: water-soluble, which includes the B vitamin group
and vitamin C, and fat-soluble, which includes Vitamins A, D, E,
and K. When you take fat-soluble vitamins, they get stored in
your,body’s,fat,tissues,until,the,body,needs,them,They,may,
remain within your tissues for anywhere from a few days to six
months. The water-soluble group of vitamins stay in your
bloodstream, and any unused part is quickly eliminated in your
urine, so the water-soluble vitamins need to be replenished
much more often.
As we get older, our body generally finds it more difficult to
process the nutrients we put into it. We can make up for this
inefficiency with the intelligent use of various vitamins,
minerals, and other anti-aging supplements.
Vitamins
 Vitamin A keeps your skin and mucous membranes strong
and resistant to viruses and bacteria. It also helps keep
your immune system strong.
 Vitamin B: our bodies become less efficient at absorbing
the B vitamins as we age, so taking supplements is a good
idea. Three specific B vitamins are especially important to
your health: B6, B12, and folic acid. Deficiencies in these
vitamins raise your risk for heart disease and loss of
memory.
 Vitamin D: getting enough Vitamin D is a good way to
prevent osteoporosis. Being out in the sunlight is one way
to get Vitamin D in a natural and enjoyable way, but as we
grow older, our bodies absorb it less efficiently and we
need supplemental amounts. A daily dose between 400 IU
and 600 IU should be sufficient.
 Vitamin E: Vitamin E is an excellent antioxidant, and helps
lower your blood pressure.
 Vitamin K: Vitamin K is thought to be an even stronger
antioxidant than Vitamin E. A good place to find naturally
occurring Vitamin K is in green leafy vegetables, or it can
be taken as a supplement. Vitamin K is unique among the
fat-soluble group of vitamins in that it is not stored in the
body.
Amino Acids
There are only 22 different amino acids, divided into two
groups called essential amino acids and nonessential amino
acids. They combine into long protein chains that produce the
various enzymes and hormones necessary to the healthy
functioning of all your essential body organs, including your
heart, brain, liver, and kidneys.
The essential amino acids do not occur naturally in the body,
and must be obtained through eating protein-rich foods. The
nonessential amino acids are made within the body by
combining two or more essential amino acids.
Since so many of us eat diets that include a lot of processed
foods, which often do not contain the right kinds of protein that
provide amino acids, a lot of people can benefit from taking
amino acid supplements.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): this enzyme helps turn fats and sugars
into energy. As you get older, you have much less CoQ10 in
your,body,It’s,essential,to,have,plenty,of,it,for,healthy,cellular,
growth.
Green Tea: green tea has many benefits – it helps keep the DNA
of cells intact, it helps prevent cancer cells from developing,
and,it’s,an,excellent,antioxidant,(one,cup,of,green,tea,has,more,
antioxidant power than a serving of spinach, carrots, or
broccoli).
Fish Oil: as noted earlier in our chapter on nutrition, fish is a
good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Besides eating fish, you can
get this important fish oil in capsule form. Fish oil has been
shown to reduce the risk of heart disease by promoting healthy
blood flow in your body. Flaxseed oil and primrose oil also give
similar benefits.
Garlic: garlic builds your immunity, helps prevent infections,
lowers your cholesterol and blood pressure, and reduces your
risk of contracting colon or stomach cancer. It can either be
eaten directly as a food seasoning, or taken in capsule form.
Spirulina: spirulina is a type of blue-green algae that grows in
the water in warm parts of the world, including Africa, Hawaii,
and Central America. Spirulina is an excellent source of protein,
and contains all of the essential amino acids. It also is a strong
antioxidant,and,helps,prevent,cancer,;nd,if,that’s,not,enough,
spirulina is also good for your immune system and lowers your
cholesterol.
Stress: The Silent Killer
Stress by itself is not necessarily bad – depending on how much
stress and how we react to it. Too much stress contributes to a
lot of our physical ailments, including cancer, heart disease, and
many other diseases. Our psychological well-being is also
threatened by stress, which can cause anxiety and depression,
among other mental problems.
Stress comes from many sources – financial problems,
relationship problems, stress at work, fighting traffic, noise,
even getting ready for a vacation. People react to stress in
different ways, and some handle it better than others. Too
much stress can cause you to be tired all the time, depressed,
and withdrawn. You might develop skin problems or other
annoying physical symptoms, get headaches and digestive
problems, and lose your appetite and your sex drive.
Another common source of stress is major life events, such as
divorce, the death of a spouse or other loved one, losing your
job, or even just a major change of your daily routine. Too
many of these major events in too short of a time may give you
significant physical or psychological symptoms.
The body reacts to stress by releasing hormones that have a
complex,effect,involving,many,of,the,body’s,subsystems. This
process,is,more,commonly,known,as,the,“fight,or,flight”,
response. Even though the overwhelming majority of us seldom
if ever find ourselves in a truly life-threatening situation, our
bodies become accustomed to being in a constant state of low-
grade emergency response - this takes its toll over time.
There are a number of proven methods for relieving excess
stress, all of which help with the anti-aging process. One is
exercise,which,we’ve,already talked about extensively.
Here are some other methods:
Deep breathing: it may sound ridiculous to say that we need to
learn how to breathe, but many of us have unconsciously
learned poor and inefficient breathing habits, from years of
being constantly stressed out. When you are feeling especially
anxious, just find a comfortable place to sit, and take slow,
deep breaths. Count slowly from 1 to 4 while you inhale, and
then exhale just as slowly, again counting to four. Do this for a
few minutes, and the extra oxygen in your body will make you
feel relaxed and instantly refreshed.
Visualization: to rephrase an old cliché, you are what you think.
Try to catch yourself next time you start thinking anxious,
angry, or otherwise negative thoughts. Your emotions follow
your thoughts, and you will begin to feel anxious, angry, and
negative. To counteract this, find a comfortable, quiet place to
sit; close,your,eyes,and,see,in,your,mind’s,eye,a,place,(either,
real or imagined) that makes you feel relaxed, safe, and happy.
It,doesn’t,really,matter,what,you,imagine,as,long,as,it,makes,
you feel good. As your mind calms down, your body will, too.
In addition, you can put on a CD, tape, or MP3 of calming and
relaxing music for extra effect, while,you’re,visualizing,
Meditation: meditation,is,a,huge,subject,that,we’ll,cover,fairly,
briefly here – you can find plenty of additional information and
techniques online or at your local library. Various forms of
meditation have been used around the world for thousands of
years. Frequently, it has been part of religious and spiritual
practices, but you can also use it for simple relaxation and
stress reduction.
Meditation,really,isn’t,all,that,complicated,The,main,idea,is,
that you consciously relax your entire body while concentrating
all of your mental focus, like a laser beam, on one thing. This
focus can be on an object (such as a burning candle, for
instance) or a sound, or even your own breath. The main goal is
to concentrate on the chosen thing for a sustained period of
time. This keeps your mind occupied and helps quiet down the
incessant monkey-like chatter that normally occupies our minds
from the moment we awake in the morning until we fall asleep
at night. You become calmer and your body gets a chance to
recuperate from everyday stresses.
Some useful tips for meditation:
Find a meditation technique or style that fits your personality
and,doesn’t,conflict,with,your,beliefs You can incorporate a
meditation session into a yoga or tai chi routine, or use it as
part of your morning and evening prayers.
Make meditation a set part of your day and your life. Take it
slow and easy,at,the,beginning,You’re,doing,well,if,you,can,do,
it for five minutes once or twice a day. As you get comfortable
with the procedure, work your way gradually up to 20 minutes
at a time. You can set a clock nearby within your peripheral
vision, or set an,alarm,that’s,not,too,loud,and,jarring,
Be persistent, the results may not happen instantly. Take it easy
on,yourself,too,It,doesn’t,make,too,much,sense,to,get,
stressed,out,at,yourself,because,you’re,not,relaxing,quickly,
enough!,While,you’re,trying,to concentrate on your chosen
object,your,mind,will,inevitably,wander,That’s,fine,just,gently,
return your focus to the object each time this happens.
Meditation is one of the simplest and cheapest therapeutic
stress-reduction techniques known. You can do it anytime. It
just requires a little bit of time and practice.
Now It’s Up to You
The nice thing about the anti-aging techniques given in this text
is that you can use any of them individually, and it will make a
difference in your life. But if you use more than one of them, or
all of them, the effect is so much greater than the sum of the
individual parts. There is a synergistic effect, with each
technique in our strategy mutually and simultaneously
strengthening the others.
Modern thinking is that is possible to live a healthy life way past
the age of ninety if we pay proper attention to nutrition and
exercise. Remember that, as we age, our body becomes less
efficient at regenerating the cells that comprise it. In a nut shell,
that is exactly why we need to be much more vigilant in
supplying it with the necessary nutrition. We also need to
remember that, in retirement, we can quite easily drift toward
a much more sedentary lifestyle without the demands of the
workplace.
Thankfully, a certain amount of stress is generally removed
from our lives when we retire, but we must not make the
mistake of thinking that it is entirely a thing of the past. It is
simply a matter of the way our brains are wired that we can
sometimes become quite stressed over,minor,things,That’s,
why we will always need some strategy such as meditation,
relaxation, prayer, or some other method of continually
redressing our spiritual balance.
But the really good news is that we can all live happy, healthy
and very long lives if we take onboard the challenges, and
adjust our lifestyle in the ways we have discussed.
Here’s,wishing,you,many,happy,years,of,good,health
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