Rev Up Your Metabolism

Aging is accompanied by a decrease in your metabolic rate and an associated increase in your fat storage. As such, your body fails to burn excess fat as we grow older. To combat this anti-aging effect we need to control our metabolic rate by increasing daily activities. The best way to do this is to perform a 20 minute cardiovascular fitness program a few days a week to help rev up your metabolism. The best time to perform this fat burning workout is when you wake and before breakfast. This is the perfect time to workout because while you slept, your body depleted all the carbohydrates in your system, and since you have an empty stomach your body is forced to use your fat stores to provide energy for the workout.

Keep Your Heart Strong

Growing older also means a reduction in the ability of the heart to pump blood through the circulatory system. In addition, build up in the arteries also contributes to this reduced ability. Since your heart is a muscle its function and circulatory capability can be improved by aerobic exercise. Remember to always consult your doctor when starting any fitness program. However, I once heard a doctor say that if they could put exercise into a pill form, it would be the most prescribed pill known to mankind. As such, using exercise to keep the heart strong is an important factor in any anti-aging program.

Your Brain is a Muscle Too!

Anti-aging research has shown that memory capacity declines if the brain is not involved in mental functions. Mental inactivity causes poor memory function or in some cases memory loss. Playing games, participating in social activities, problem solving, reading and writing will all help “exercise” the brain. Exercising your brain will not only improve cognitive function but will also help eliminate boredom and depression.

Lung Capacity

Did you know that the oxygen uptake test, the one where they measure your lung capacity while your on a treadmill, is so accurate that if they gave a group of people the test and then had that same group run a distance race they could predict how each individual would place in the race before the race ended. With aging comes a reduced elasticity of the lungs and thus a reduced oxygen uptake or breathing capacity. Aerobic or cardiovascular exercise is an anti-aging solution that will increase the breathing capacity of the lungs.

Increase Your Lean Tissue or Muscle Mass

As you age your metabolism slows and you begin to lose muscle. Actually, muscle loss is a symptom of aging. However, you can increase muscle mass, burn fat, and increase your metabolism all at the same time. This is accomplished through an aerobic weight training workout. By using light weights that you can repeat 12 to 15 times per muscle group you will not only increase muscle mass and metabolic rate but also reduce fat stores. In addition, strength training exercises will increase your lean tissue which in turn increases your basal (resting) metabolic rate. Combining an aerobic weight training workout with a diet high in protein and low in fat is a good start for any anti-aging fitness program.

Stay Flexible

Stretching should be a part of any natural anti-aging fitness program. You not only warm up your muscles for the workout but also prevent any unnecessary injuries during the workout. Staying flexible will also eliminate any muscle cramping that is sometimes associated with aging. Moreover, being limber helps you perform better in your day to day anti-aging activities.

Your View of Yourself

Does growing old mean avoiding the bathroom scale or looking into a mirror? The way you perceive yourself is very important to your overall physical, mental and spiritual self. People are flocking to doctors for expanding waistlines and hair loss. Their buying anti-aging skin care products and cosmetics for younger looking skin and the list goes on. Your long-term whole-body physical, mental and spiritual picture of yourself is an important factor of your anti-aging program.

Bridge the Gap

Taking the steps necessary to take care of yourself will help you “bridge the gap” to a longer life. Developing a solid anti-aging program and strategy is essential. Without a plan or a process things are just left up to chance. You yourself can only implement the steps that will take you down the path of becoming a centenarian.

In conclusion, anti-aging overall is multidisciplinary. It involves, in part, the 12 factors discussed here but also total whole-body wellness and longevity. It involves incorporating the ingredients of wellness and longevity into your lifestyle. Anti-aging is an individual process – you decide what ingredients are part of the program. Anti-aging is what makes you feel good. It is what makes you “anti-age”!

Many have taken steps early in life to start combating the process of natural aging and have worked to maintain the same youthful appearance they had in their younger years. Anti-aging eye creams, as well as anti-wrinkle care products have proven to be among the most popular for wrinkle control.

There is a wide variety of anti-wrinkle care products and anti-aging eye creams on the market today. This is simply because it is a less expensive and a more feasible option for many as opposed to botox injections or other more costly cosmetic options. Do anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products really work? Yes, these products work. However, the difference in products can vary from one manufacturer to another. The key to finding the right one for you is to do your research or visit a dermatologist for a professional recommendation. Some anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products work better than others. Some will implement noticeable changes, while others will affect the wrinkles subtly, with very little effect. Some treatments will work quickly and effectively, while others will work slowly and with less effectiveness.

Anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products are perfect for those wishing to diminish the lines and wrinkles on their face, as well as moisturizing their skin at the same time. One thing to remember is that anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products do not make the wrinkles disappear. They can look like they have disappeared, but if you do not continually use the products, eventually the wrinkles will return to their normal state. The goals of these products are to make the skin appear wrinkle free.

In combination with anti-aging creams or lotions, “dermabrasion” is a widely used treatment for wrinkles. Dermabrasion works by removing the surface layer of skin with a rotating brush then a new layer of smoother skin grows in the place of the removed layer. Another common type of anti-aging wrinkle control is “soft tissue injections” where a non-reactive substance is injected under the skin. The substance then raises the surface of the skin in the general area to be treated. Collagen is a fiber like substance most widely used for this anti-aging wrinkle treatment. Collagen is already present in skin tissue therefore does not cause any negative reaction when introduced under the skin. Another substance used in this type of treatment is self donated fat to again raise the surface of the skin in the treatment area. Lastly, “botulinum toxin” is another form of anti-aging wrinkle treatment where a toxin is injected into the muscle in and around the area of the wrinkles. Since over time the muscle contractions caused the wrinkling of the skin, the toxin will prevent the muscle from contracting thus producing the effect of the original un-wrinkled skin. However, the desired effect of immobilizing the muscle contractions only lasts for 3 to 4 months and the area must be retreated again.

Combating the aging process means taking a defensive approach and introducing helpful anti-aging eye creams or anti-wrinkle care products into your daily skin care regimen. If you desire more dramatic results, cosmetics treatments may be for you. Whichever you choose, avoiding the sun, along with a healthy diet, exercise, and the appropriate vitamins and supplements will aid in a healthier overall complexion.

When people first start looking for an anti aging skin care product, they tend to have the same kind of general questions. And answers are necessary for these questions in order to make an educational choice of which skin care products you want to get. This article will answer the who, what, where, when, and why about anti aging skin care products.

Who are anti aging skin care products for?

Anti aging skin care products are for both men and women who want to hold off, or eliminate, the natural signs of the aging process. This includes wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, eye circles, cracked skin, sagging skin, crow’s feet, rough skin, and any of the like. These are all natural signs of aging, and they happen to all of us. However, using anti aging skin care products can prevent these signs from showing up too early in life.

What qualifies as an anti aging skin care product?

An anti aging skin care product contains ingredients that prevent signs of aging from appearing. Specifically, every anti aging skin care product should contain ingredients that target the three main causes of aging. These are 1) loss of collagen and elastin, 2) low levels of hyaluronic acid, and 3) damage caused by free radicals. Visit my website at the end of this article to learn which ingredients are best at targeting these three major causes.

An anti aging skin care product should also contain plenty of moisturizers like vitamin B5 and capuacu butter to keep your skin hydrated and protected from UV rays from the sun and antioxidants like manuka honey and natural vitamin E to protect your skin cells from free radical damage. Natural oils that your skin looses throughout the day need to be replenished as well. Good oils that are compatible with your skin’ natural oils are avocado oil, babassu, and jojoba oil.

Where is the best place to get anti aging skin care products?

The best place to get anti aging skin care products is on the Internet. This way, you can do the proper research on a product before you purchase it. Read each product’s website you’re thinking of getting and make sure they use effective amounts of the right ingredients if you want to see great results. Going to your local drug store may be the worst place to go. These products are made of cheap ingredients, which their price reflects. At these places, you’re often forced to decide on a product based on the wrong reasons, like it’s packaging, what it says on the labels, or even worse, it’s price tag. Price is important and all, but just remember that you get what you pay for.

When should you start using anti aging skin care products?

Typically, most people decide to start using anti aging skin care products when they start to see aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines. However, it’s a better idea to start using these products before you start seeing signs of aging. This way, they’ll never occur in the first place. People generally start using anti aging skin care products between the ages of 30-35. But depending on the kind of lifestyle you live (diet, exercise, smoking, etc.) you may see aging signs earlier. If aging signs appear earlier for you, start using an effective anti aging cream or lotion right away.

Why should I use an anti aging skin care product?

Quite frankly, anti aging skin care products are the easiest way to minimize visual signs of aging. Period. Although it’s important to keep a healthy diet, drink lots of water, get plenty of exercise, protect yourself from the sun, etc., anti aging skin care products are the closest thing to a “quick fix” you’re going to get.

Let’s face it, having beautiful, youthful skin truly leaves a permanent impression on everyone you meet. Tighter, youthful skin leads to higher self-confidence; it’s as simple as that. Using an effective anti aging skin care product can eliminate the signs of aging so when you look in the mirror every morning, you see the young looking person that you still feel you are.