What if you knew what it would take to add a few years on to your life? Would you take the necessary steps to add more years to your calendar? I am happy to share with you 10 secret anti aging discoveries that may prolong your life from 2-25 extra years! Imagine how you can add to the quality of your life in that time!
The business of looking younger rakes in billions each year. With so many different medias influencing our reflections of ourselves and the need to look younger many of us find ourselves turning to a few of the hundreds of products on the market – everything from anti-aging creams, collajen injections, to plastic surgery - in hopes of tapping into the fountain of youth. But, many of the products and services available to use may be costly, temporary, and could possibly be even posing health risks.
Small changes do make a difference.
I’ve always wondered if the little things I do to maintian or preserve my health really made a difference. Well, actually HOW they would make a difference is probably the better question. I read an article called “tapping foundation of youth: 10 Steps to Aging Gracefully.” I was really happy when I could actually see in numbers how my different activities or health regimes could prolong my life (in years).
Thankfully, there’s no need to put a dent in your bank account or put your health at risk to add a few extra years of life on to your calendar years. After reviewing over 35,000 medical and scientific studies about how people age, Dr. Michael Roizen, cofounder of RealAge, has put together a list of 10 need to know anti aging discoveries. These secrets should slow aging, allowing you to have a more youthful look, and be healthier too.
| Action: |
Real age years’ gained: |
| 1. Floss your teeth daily. |
6.4 years |
| 2. Maintain healthy blood pressure. |
25 years |
| 3. Reduce your stress level. |
2 years |
| 4. Take your vitamins. (especially B6, C, D, E, Calcium, and Folate) |
6 years |
| 5. Be active – exercise |
Nearly 5 years |
| 6. Laugh – a lot! |
8 years |
| Eat properly and fill up on fiber. |
2.5 years |
| 8. Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke. |
8 years |
| Monitor your health – get annual checkups. |
12 years |
| 10. Make learning a way of life. |
2.5 years |
Who would have guessed that such simple changes can impact your life in such huge ways? So, where can you see yourself making a change to add 2-25 years on to your life?
Areas in which I can improve:
1. I would have never guessed flossing daily (or caring for your teeth for that matter) could possibly add an extra 6.4 years onto my life! I’ve battled gingivits for years, so that’s something I will definitely have to put more focus on.
2.It looks like the most important tip to prolong your life span is to maintain a healthy blood pressure. It shouldn’t be too hard, but just in case your already battling issues with blood pressure, check out DHDSP for tips on maintaining a healthy blood pressure.
3. For the most part, I’d say I try to live a pretty much stress free life. Do you have a stressful job or living conditions? Different things de-stress different people, so I would suggest finding what works for you and start reducing your stress level ASAP!
4. I’ve taken vitamins for years. Now I’m taking a liquid vitamin supplement. In fact, 10-in-1 not only is a great multi-vitamin, but it also has 9 other anti aging formulas as well! If you’re not taking a vitamin (especially your essential nutrients), I’d start today.
5. I could use a little more activity in my life. I’ve been wanting to start running again - now I have a bit more more motivation!
6. With a curious and crazy 3 year old and usually happy as can be 6 month old, as well as a happy & cheerful heart, I think I get enough laughs in a day. Although more can’t hurt 
7. OK, who couldn’t improve a little on the “eat properly” category. We all slip up here and there, but I have a pretty good grasp of what’s good for me and not and I actually don’t mind staying away from the “bad” foods. But we all deserve to self indulge once in a while, right?
8. Well, I don’t smoke (thank God!), but my husband does. It’s never in the house, so I don’t have to deal too much with second-hand smoke. And since they made smoking indoors illegal in NJ, I don’t have to deal with it any more when I go out to public places (YES!).
9. I’ll openly admit - I somewhat dislike the traditional medicine community. Not all, but most. I don’t necessarily hate them, but more or less strongly dislike the conventional medical community, what they stand for, and their lack of education. What do I mean?
Well, if you haven’t noticed yet, I am in to natural and alternative medicines. In fact, I want to be a Naturopathic Doctor (LOL). I LOVE anything and all things “natural.” Now, even though I’m not officially a Doctor, I am constantly self-educating and learning about new things regarding health. Many (not all) Doctors go to school, get their PhD, begin practicing, and that’s the end
of their knowledge.
That being said: I never go to the Dr’s unless I absolutely have to. It seems like the only times I visit a Dr is when I’m pregnant - strictly for checkups and labor/delivery. I’m going to have to make an exception to this “rule.”
10. I love to learn. I seek wisdom. I seek knowledge. I seek anything my hands can find and my mind can interpret. It keeps my spirit alive. Don’t fall into a rut of not knowing - constantly grow your know! It may add a few years to your life…
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