Staying Young : Look Younger and Escape Aging
Do you wish you could defy time and enoy the pleasure of looking young forever? I am sure everyone would jump at this opportunity if it is available. Well, the good news is it is definitely possible. Looking youthful is possible by just giving extra care for yourself and emphasizing your features. If this sounds good to you, read on and find out how as I will share some easy steps that you can follow.
Since a long time ago, it was observed that smoking is bad not only for health but it also damages the skin. Over time, people have become more aware that smoking is bad because the effects were very evident among chronic smokers. Some of the effects include premature lines and folds coming from the corner of the eyes to the zygomatic are. Although this is a natural aging process, smoking accelerates this process. Smoking causes the skin to have dry and leathery appearance, haggard appearance and more.
These changes are brought about by the processes that a cigar’s ingredients bring about to the body. Nicotine, a vasoconstrictor (one that constricts the blood vessels), inhibit the smooth and easy flow of oxygen and nutrients to their destination. Nicotine also causes a diuretic effect on the body which causes a reduction of the skin’s moisture level, hereby making it tough and dry.
A harmful by product of smoking is carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide has a higher affinity to blood cells than oxygen which reduce the amount of oxygen to many areas in the body especially the skin.
Cigarettes contain a large number of free radicals that damages health body tissues by attacking health cells. The supply of Vitamin A and Collagen in the body is also reduced through smoking. Vitamin A is used by our body to repair damaged cells and Collagen is a vital nutrient for healthy skin.
Having a proper posture and sitting up straight while putting your shoulder back is very important for your health and appearance. You can look slimmer, taller and more confident just by having a proper posture. People who have a correct posture tend to look younger and healthier. Having a good posture can also give you an instant weight loss of 10 pounds.
A correct posture puts your muscles, joints and your organs in their correct position. The chances of you sufferinf from back and neck problems are significantly reduced as well. You can also prevent your spine from becoming abnormally fixed which can lead to fatigue, headaches and some organ problems. With a correct posture you can also experience less strain because you do not have to overstrain your muscles.
It has been said that sex is the best form of exercise and a studies have indicated that elderly couples who are still sexually active look younger than those who enjoy it less often. Besides that, having regular sex tends to reduce the lines and wrinkles on your skin and the result is smoother and suppler skin. The main contributor of this is oxytocin which is a hormone that is released during sex that reduces stress.
