“Whether it’s your bones or your brain, you can defy the effects of time the experts says”
Build Your Bones
As we age, not only does our body begin to wear, but our ability to produce the elements that construct and repair our bones diminishes. A common misconception is to increase calcium intake to strengthen bones and joints, although calcium is vitally important for joint and bone health, it is regularly supplemented without people realising that calcium is particularly hard for our body to absorb.
Unless you’re also getting enough magnesium, this is simply a recipe for premature joint issues. Magnesium absorbed through the skin is a great way of getting higher levels into the body quickly. A clinical trial by Cardiff University showed magnesium is absorbed well through the skin, feeding every cell really effectively.
Try to Relax
The body ages when telomeres, the microscopic ends of our DNA that act like bookends to our chromosomes, become too short through repeated cell division, cells become old before their time as a result of repeated bouts of unmanaged stress. Scientists have found that stress management is the most effective way to stop telomeres shrinking.
quick stress-busting fixes to save your DNA:
Breathe in deeply and elongate your out breath. For example, breathe in for four counts and then out for six counts.
Next repeat the following: ‘I observe myself feeling…’ Use whatever emotion you are currently experiencing and simply acknowledge that feeling. By acknowledging it you will experience immediate relief and ease off any pressure.
Feel your Feet
This traditional Chinese therapy combats ageing by clearing blockages and rebalancing qi or energy in the body.
Therapists apply pressure or gentle massage to areas of the feet and hands which correspond to different parts of the body. By massaging the acupressure point at the base of the thumb you stimulate the energy circulation to the stomach.
This helps to rebalance the energy system and detoxify the body, ridding it of the free radicals which can speed the ageing process. You can repeat this as many times as you feel necessary.
Wear a Rainbow
Color therapists use the vibrational power of color to combat ageing on a cellular level by clearing the body’s energy paths or meridians. Some of the health-boosting properties colors are said to have include:
MAGENTA Strengthens the kidneys, circulation, reproductive organs and promotes a more youthful appearance overall.
RED Activates vitality, metabolism and digestion. Increases heart strength and stimulates circulation.
TURQUOISE Harmonises all circulation processes and boosts skin rejuvenation.
ORANGE Encourages the building of new tissues.
YELLOW Strengthens the nervous, lymph and digestive systems.
GREEN Aids respiratory health, also stimulating the brain and digestive system.
BLUE Its coolness helps to reduce inflammation and alleviate infections.
Get The Moves
There are countless studies that show tai chi, the traditional Chinese body-mind exercise where movements are deliberate, slow and continuous, can keep you young in a number of ways. The latest research from Tufts University School of Medicine revealed that it can improve physical functioning and pain relief for those with osteoarthritis.
Train your Brain
Keep your mind ticking over and stay bright as a button with these tips from Dr Lynda Shaw (drshaw.co.uk):
LAUGH A LOT, Having a chuckle activates the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and other regions where dopamine is released. Dopamine plays an important role in cognition, learning, memory and attention.
TEACH OTHERS, Explaining something to another person will boost your understanding and your recall. Going over the fundamental details of complex information will cement it in your mind, plus interacting with others is thought to boost brain activity in itself!
Strike a Pose
Yoga asanas (postures) help the body remain strong and agile, and encourage the internal organs to function efficiently,” says yoga teacher Sue Fuller (yoga2hear.co.uk). “Downward dog helps increase the blood supply to the brain, temporarily reversing the effect of gravity, promoting strong core and upper body muscles and increasing digestive fire (which will aid digestion),” she adds.
Downward Facing Dog (adho mukha svanasana)
Begin on all fours, hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Curl under your toes and unfold your legs, pushing the floor away with your hands so that your pelvis moves up and back to become the highest point of a triangle. Drop your chin to your chest, broaden your upper back and pull the shoulders away from your ears and draw your navel in towards your spine. Breathe slowly through your nose for 10 complete breaths.
Eat Less
According to anti-ageing nutritional therapist experts, the best thing you can do to age-proof your life is the controversial calorie restriction diet, It’s the most powerful anti-ageing dietary intervention scientifically proven so far. Several studies have reported that it is anti-inflammatory, can help reduce cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis, and it may also improve heart function.
Get more Sparkle
According to the experts, moonstone can help you with the transitional effects of getting older. It’s a brilliant crystal to use for a little encouragement and nurturing, to help you to accept the natural cycles of life, It’s great if you’re overly emotional, and will inspire you to love and value yourself wholeheartedly.
Use the gem any time you’re struggling to accept change (whether it’s getting older, letting go of your children or dealing with a break-up) to help you embrace what’s happening and prepare for what’s to come. It’s also thought to promote harmonious relationships between family members and lovers, as well as helping you deepen the most important one of all– with yourself!
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