Lose excess weight with diuretics
Often our age increases by 1.5–2.5 kg of weight, associated solely with excess fluid in the body. You can get rid of them literally in one day with the help of diuretic herbs. Daniel Murray, president of the American Phytotherapeutic Experimental Center, recommends taking horsetail or dandelion root 1 g capsules twice a day for this purpose. Instead of capsules, you can take 12 drops of tincture of these plants in a glass of warm water 2-3 times a day. But this method is applicable only in emergency cases, when it is really very important for you to look brilliant literally the next day. It is impossible to abuse it, as well as exceed the dosage. After all, along with the liquid, the body also loses electrolytes, mineral salts and other substances necessary for the body.
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Tune in to youth
Many experts agree that a person is only as old as he “allows” himself to look. What makes us younger?
Memories of falling in love. Baltimore plastic surgeon Eve Bruce believes that in order to look younger, it is enough to simply evoke memories of happy love. Sit for 20 minutes in a comfortable chair in a quiet and peaceful place, close your eyes and try to imagine how it all happened. Help yourself focus by inhaling deeply through your nose for a count of 1–4 and exhaling through your mouth for a count of 5–8. Think about how you would complement these memories: burning fragrant candles, your favorite music, armfuls of flowers? Did you have it all once? Remember this well and enjoy your feelings again.
Imitation of youth. People who act as if they are much younger than they actually are, and look the part. You don't need to look back to feel young. It is enough to be interested in the life of young people, and not be afraid to change your habits and lifestyle - just like they do. Just believe that you are young.
Relationship between testosterone levels and life expectancy
The lower the testosterone, the higher the likelihood of mortality. If it is low, this entails a problem such as excess weight. People know that testosterone has a direct effect on a man's libido, body fat, muscle and energy levels, but not everyone suspects that it has a lot to do with survival. Many TV shows claim that a person needs to be wary of high testosterone. Its significant excess compared to the norm, of course, has negative consequences, but it is much more dangerous when it is reduced.
Due to low testosterone:
- the carotid arteries narrow;
- The ECG becomes abnormal;
- the risks of cardiovascular diseases increase;
- a tendency to heart failure develops;
- the frequency of angina pectoris increases;
- body mass index increases;
- metabolic syndrome occurs;
- the risk of developing type II diabetes increases;
- decreased sensitivity to insulin;
- insulin resistance develops;
- the risk of mortality increases due to general weakening of health.
One study of 858 men over 60 found that the chances of death increased by about 88% in those with low testosterone, as it affects obesity and makes the body more susceptible to disease.
Not all large men have high testosterone. Trained athletes often have much lower levels of the male hormone than untrained representatives of the stronger half of humanity. Proof of this is a study showing that the amount of testosterone in cyclists, swimmers, rowers, weightlifters, the level of this hormone is from 60 to 85% of what untrained people have.
This discrepancy, some have researched, is explained by changes in renal and non-renal metabolism of the hormone, which athletes' bodies are unable to compensate for. The decrease may also be due to the fact that due to stress, globulin, which binds steroid hormones, increases, and testosterone stops penetrating into the tissues.
Decreased testosterone is a serious problem for many weightlifters. The increased hormone levels that occur after intense training are temporary. The surge in testosterone soon wears off and it becomes low again.
In order not to risk your own life and youth, you need to constantly monitor your testosterone levels. Special natural boosters, which are taken when there is a critical decrease, allow you to support the hormone. If testosterone remains quite low, you should consult a specialist who can prescribe hormone replacement therapy.
Stop Doing These 5 Things If You Want to Live Longer
Remove puffiness around the eyes
Eyes are the first thing people pay attention to when talking about a person’s age. Try to get rid of puffy eyelids that add a couple of extra years to your face.
Jennis Cox, a naturopath from Medford, offers two remedies for this problem:
Posture during sleep. You should not sleep without a pillow or with your face buried in the bed. Sleep on your back with the head of the bed elevated, and lie on a high pillow before standing up.
Cold compresses. Place brewed and cooled tea bags (green or black), slices of cold cucumber, raw potato or a cold teaspoon on your eyelids for 15 minutes. Its shape perfectly follows the contour of the eye, and the metal retains cold for a long time. To achieve the best effect, you can keep the spoon in the refrigerator.
Care and care for face and body skin
Face. Be sure to use a cleanser and makeup remover - choose one that is appropriate for your age. This will help remove remnants of decorative cosmetics from the face (leaving makeup on the face for too long leads to aging of the skin), as well as (if you do not use cosmetics) traces of dirt from the skin of the face and neck.
Use an appropriate product before applying makeup.
After cleansing your face, be sure to apply moisturizer. Choose a special anti-aging cream with a moisturizing effect, and don’t forget to do anti-aging face masks.
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Don't forget to use sunscreen, and don't just use it on the beach or in the solarium. Always protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet radiation is one of the factors that cause rapid skin aging, so do not forget to use a cream with SPF 15.
Another procedure that should become your habit is exfoliating your skin, face and body. You will help your skin renew itself, make it softer and more tender. Don't forget that the peeling product should also be appropriate for your age.
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Smooth out wrinkles without expensive cosmetics
No matter how wonderful cosmetics you use, you will still look older than your age if your eyebrows are furrowed, your teeth are clenched, and the tips of your lips are drooping. One way or another, stress and negative emotions do not make anyone younger and age the most beautiful face. Therefore, first of all, you need to deal with stress.
Foot massage. To do this, New York reflexologist Nancy Alfaro advises targeting certain points on the foot. One of them is located in the interweaving of nerve endings near the protrusion under the big toe. Press it and you will be able to cope with the tension. It’s even better to massage this point clockwise before going to bed, moistening the skin with a drop of aromatic oil.
The main sign of skin aging is lack of moisture. Even fine wrinkles are visible on dull, dry skin. If there is a feeling of tightness at least once a day, this means that the skin needs to be watered.
Moisturizing spray. American cosmetologist Tamara Marcus recommends spraying your face with the following mixture from a spray bottle: 1 cup of distilled or mineral water, 3 drops of aromatic oil of geranium, lavender or chamomile. Store the spray bottle in a cool, dry place. This mixture can be used for as long as desired.
Cacao butter. This oil simply works magically on dry skin, moisturizing and softening it. It is advisable to add grapefruit, orange and lime oils to it, which give the skin additional tone.
Chili - a source of nutrients and longevity
The diet must necessarily consist of foods that are rich in nutrients and valuable substances. Most of the food a person eats every day cannot be considered healthy. Therefore, you need to make every effort to enrich your menu with healthy products, one of which is chili pepper. It is rich in protein, contains substances that are highly rated on the nutrient density index scale - ANDI, and has a low GI (glycemic index).
Chili is so nutritious that it can completely replace other foods, and also has excellent taste. There are many recipes that allow you to cook a wide variety of dishes, and one of them is presented below.
Take:
- one and a half kilograms of turkey or beef;
- 450 g each of red and white beans;
- 800 g tomatoes in their own juice;
- 1.3 liters of vegetable spicy juice;
- 5 chopped carrots;
- 2 cups green spinach;
- 1 cup cashews, crushed raw until almost buttery;
- 2 chopped medium onions and 2 red peppers;
- a couple of crushed cloves of garlic;
- 2 teaspoons each of iodized salt and oregano;
- 5 teaspoons chili (powder);
- red pepper flakes on the tip of a spoon.
If there is such an opportunity, beef liver is also added to the dish. It is enough to take 100 g and cut into pieces. Adding or excluding this ingredient from the dish will not affect the taste in any way, so it is not necessary.
Preparation:
- The meat is placed in a large saucepan, cooked, and then removed.
- Next, red peppers, garlic, onions, and carrots are fried in olive oil.
- Add tomatoes, juice, spices, beans, cashews to the fried vegetables. All ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid. Simmer the seasoned vegetable mixture for at least two hours, stirring occasionally.
Spinach is added last. It is added 10 minutes before the dish is completely ready.
Fuel up with energy
A person who moves energetically, demonstrating an elastic gait and sparkle in his eyes, of course, makes others forget about his age. This requires energy from natural sources.
Eleutherococcus extract. Herbalist Daniel Murray recommends taking 6g of Eleutherococcus every day with food in capsule form, divided into three doses. You can also use a tincture of this plant - 15–20 drops three times a day, only in the first half of the day. You will feel a surge of smooth, steady energy. Mate tea. The South American mate plant is rich in anti-stress vitamin B6. Tea made from its leaves works better than coffee. Pour 2 teaspoons with two glasses of boiling water, let it brew for 5 minutes, add cinnamon, honey, ginger and milk. This drink will quickly restore your strength.
Dry red wine. Antioxidants contained in dry red wine increase the firmness and elasticity of the walls of blood vessels, improve blood circulation and skin nutrition. Dr. Michael Rosen, an American nutritionist from New York, considers it very useful to take half a glass of high quality dry red wine daily to rejuvenate the body.
5 km on foot. American specialists from the Center for Natural Medicine in Boston conducted an experiment on 200 women who agreed to walk exactly this distance every day, instead of commuting to work by car or public transport. A month later, special devices showed that the women had doubled their energy reserves.
"Granny Who Loves Fashion": Jacqueline
Serbian blogger Jacqueline is a grandmother to two granddaughters, but you would never believe that she is already 47 years old. Her stylish Instagram account shows that the woman's main passion is fashion. Jacqueline is trying to help other women believe in themselves and not make a big deal about age. However, the “grandmother who loves fashion” does not reveal her beauty secrets.
Keep external signs of age under control
Although sometimes gray hair looks beautiful, it still shows age. American stylist Donna Gray recommends using only natural dyes for hair coloring, such as henna, which does not contain chemical impurities that damage the hair, and besides, henna nourishes the hair with beneficial substances.
Another blow to appearance is drooping or skewed shoulders and a bent back. All this ages a woman, no matter what her figure, hairstyle, or makeup are. Slouching can be overcome by strengthening the muscles of the back, chest and arms with daily exercise. It is better to avoid shoulder bags. Carrying a heavy bag on the same shoulder every day perpetuates an incorrect, old-woman posture.
Timeless classic: give me a beer!
Don’t even leave the house without your passport - you always have to take it out of your wide trousers and confirm that you are already quite big and don’t go to the potty. And you already have a second photo pasted in, here you go, take a bite! But if you run out into the world with disheveled feelings, that’s it, you won’t be able to drown your grief. And no matter how you convince the malicious bartender (probably even younger than you, booger!) that you urgently need to drown in a margarita such a non-childish problem as post-divorce depression... He, the bastard, has neither a driver’s license nor a candidate’s diploma. You are a prodigy, period. Have some milk.
