Keep Yourself Young NaturallyA healthy lifestyle is the first line of defense to keep yourself looking youthful. We've compiled a few recommendations that experts believe will go a long way to recapturing or maintaining your youthful glow. Here is the scoop on looking your best naturally!
Stay young naturally with these tried and true methods.
Some of the obvious�
Get off the couch! Not only does regular exercise help you lose weight, tone muscles and boost your mood, it lowers your risk of dementia related diseases, and stimulates brain activity. Start with one 20 minute walking session a day.
Twenty minutes of sunshine each day will give you the Vitamin D your body needs. But any more than 20 minutes, and you'll need some sunscreen.
Neutralize the stress in your life. We know you can't get rid of it, but you can try to counterbalance it with things that will help you handle it - like yoga classes, planning breaks, meditation and visualization techniques. All these help to lessen the lines that result from a stressful life.
Moisturize your skin. Did you know not to moisturize your skin when it's dry but when it's wet? It helps to seal in the water and keep your skin smooth and line free. And don't forget to exfoliate regularly so you can reap the full benefits of the moisturizer.
Get enough sleep! Pay attention to your body's needs. Develop a routine by going to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Prepare your bedroom for maximum sleep conditions: 68 degrees, the right weight bedding, darkness and turn off the TV.
Quit smoking. It's a fact: smoking will rob you of your youth. We all know what it can do to your insides, but smoking also gives you sallow skin, yellow teeth, coughing, shortness of breath, lines around your lips and more. Not very youthful, is it?
And some of the not so obvious:
Boost your intake of these essential nutrients each day - omega-3 fatty acids in salmon and walnuts, beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E and one glass of red wine. All of these go a long way to restoring youthful glow and slowing down the aging process.
Go for the so-called "power foods" - berries, oranges, tea (green or black), vegetables and whole grains. These are considered some of the best fuel for your body and for your mind!
Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. This and some vitamin E will clarify your skin.
Stand up straight - Picture this: look at yourself while you're reading this. If you're slouching, you look tired, less alert. Now straighten your shoulders and back. If you have good posture, it signals good mental and physical health.
Take deep breaths. It keeps you calm and gives your body much needed oxygen!
Take 5 deep, cleansing breaths before you react to anything stressful.Back 
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