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Glutathione - How To Slow Down The Aging ProcessCopyright © 2008 Mike April(See This Article in its Original Format.) Whether we like it or not we’re all getting older, some people are getting older faster then others. The speed in which we age has some to do with genetics, we can’ get around that. However, the biggest factor on how fast and well we age is determined by our lifestyle. How you decide to treat your body will determine how long you will live and the quality of your life. Here are some tips on how you can slow down the aging process. 1) Sun tanning: Here is one of today’s biggest myths. Having a tan is healthy, when the opposite is true. You can thank the marketing and advertising world for this myth. Yes, we all need vitamin D and we get that naturally from the sun, but you’re not suppose to bake yourself to a crisp in the process. You may look good now, but the tremendous damage you’re doing to your skin is incredible, the biggest risk you’re exposing yourself to is skin cancer. Skin cancer occurs when too much UV radiation penetrates the skin causing free radicals to mutate and cause cancerous changes in cells. IV radiation, whether from the sun or from tanning booths can damage the skin permanently. Statistics show that 90% of all skin cancer is the result of to much exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Tanning on a regular basis will cause the skin to age prematurely and causes the skin to change which usually includes freckles, sunspots and deep wrinkles and excessive tanning over a long period will decrease your immune system. If you absolutely need that tanned look, use a self-tanner. Self-tanners have come a long way. No longer do you get the orange or streaking look. Now you can have that natural glow with out all the dangers of sun tanning. 2) Change your eating habits: The reason I said change your eating habits is because most of us are not eating a very health diet in the first place. The US has become the fattest country on the planet, due to computers, video games where the only thing we move is our thumb. Not to mention the fast-paced lives we lead is causing us to eat very poorly (fast and processed food mostly). You need to eat more fruits and veggies rich in antioxidants. Like blueberries, walnuts, beans and red apples and as for your veggies the brighter the better. All of these help in repairing damaged cells and help prevent cancer and heart disease. 3) Exercise: You must exercise on a regular basis and do so for at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week. Exercising not only helps with weight loss, it also maintains your blood sugar level. It strengthens your cardiovascular system, gives you more energy and stamina to get through the day plus it boost your immune system. 4) Sleep: You need to get a good night sleep. Your body needs time to recharge, not getting enough sleep adds undue stress and strain on the body. In addition, make sure your sleep environment (bedroom) is dark, quite and comfortable. 5) Relax your mind: You need to take a daily mental break; all the stress of just living is taking its toll on your body. Do you feel run down and tired? Yep it could be that you are out of shape, but a huge contributing factor to your exhaustion is because you are mentally fatigued. Two great ways to relax your mind is through meditation and deep breathing. This will increase your blood and oxygen flow to the brain and increase your energy. In my other article Ten Sure Fire Ways To Crank Up Your Energy And Reduce Your Stress I have outline a fantastic breathing exercise. 6) Drink water: Water is the best way to flush all the toxins from your body as well as keeping your skin hydrated. 8 to 10 glasses per day is perfect. And remember coffee and carbonated drinks are not water, these beverages actually dehydrate you. 7) Stop Smoking: I know how hard it is to stop smoking; they say smoking is more addictive and harder to get off then heroin. Nevertheless, you have to try to stop; I am not here to tell you all the dangers of smoking everyone knows them. All I am here to say is please try to stop, you know and I know everyday you are smoking is shorting your life big time, if not for yourself how about for your family, children and friends. Ok sermon over. 8) Reduce Or Even Stop Drinking: Again not here to lecture, but drinking is just as bad as smoking it is just another legalized drug. Take a look at someone who is a hard drinker they always look 20 years older then they really are. Sure having a glass of red wine once a day is not going to harm you, they even say it is good for you. However, if you are drinking more then that each day you are destroying your body. Some of the effects of drinking are: Loss of brain cells, liver failure, stomach bleeding from the lining getting irritated, high blood pressure, never damage, heart problems, epilepsy, obesity and skin problems just to name a few. These are just a few ways you can slow the aging process, but remember no matter what we do we are all getting older, just how fast is up to you. About The Author:
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