We all like to watch TV shows and movies. The actors are absolutely stunning; in fact, they no longer resemble their original ages. Most of them look younger than their original age.
For example, my favorite singer, Shakira, was born on February 2, 1977. If we compute her age, it’s 47. But she didn’t look like 47. She looks much younger, like she’s in her mid-thirties. And I was surprised when I got to know that she was the mother of two.
So, do they actually look this young? Some will say it’s because of makeup. Maybe !
But are there also ways to slow down aging? And you may have heard in the news some titles like “Dite Plan followed by XYZ Celebritites” or “Skin Rotuine followed by XYZ actress.”
So, there is a way to look young by following healthy habits and a diet plan.
There is no magic pill or secret recipe that can change the way you age. Instead, the choices you make about your daily life can make a big difference.
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1. Started skin care first of all
Our skin says all about the health of our body and what it means to be old.
As we get older, there are wrinkles in our skin. It starts looking dull and tired.
The rate at which our skin ages is influenced by both internal and external causes.
Intrinsic aging, in which collagen production declines and skin elasticity declines, often begins in the mid- to late-20s and early-30s.
Conversely, extrinsic aging is brought on by external causes like sun exposure, pollution, and bad eating habits, smoking, and — above all — poor skin care.
Up to 80% of the wrinkles and black spots on the face may be attributed to UV exposure, according to another noteworthy study published in the Journal.
Just this piece of information made me think about my daily habits, especially how often I use sunscreen.
My Skin care routine:
1.The first line of defense against the sun
My new skin care routine includes taking precautions to avoid the sun.
I made it a habit to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more first thing in the morning, regardless of the season. I need to reapply it if I plan on being outdoors for the whole day.
To prevent skin cancer and the premature aging caused by ultraviolet radiation, this is crucial..
2. Antioxidants
Antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid, fight free radicals, which are molecules that are not stable and hurt cells.
Every morning, I chose a vitamin C serum.
This not only helps protect against damage from the environment, but it also makes the face brighter and helps make collagen.
3. Retinoids
Before bed, I use a retinoid serum.
Retinoids, which are derived from vitamin A, are widely esteemed for their capacity to accelerate cell turnover and enhance collagen formation.
As expected, my skin became inflamed at first.
I gave my skin a little bit at a time and used it every other night until it adjusted to the product.
4. Hydration and moisturization
For hydration and skin repair, I got to know that moisturizers with peptides and hyaluronic acid make skin healthy. I started using them.
Hydrating the face with hyaluronic acid is a great way to keep that soft, shiny look.
5. sulfate-free cleansing
My strong soaps that stripped my skin were replaced with softer ones that don’t contain sulfates.
This change helped keep my skin’s natural oils and barrier function, which are very important for keeping allergens and pollutants out.
2. Changed my diet
Initially, during my ward work and in college lectures, I was always dependent on energy drinks and processed foods like instant noodles and French fries. I was always visiting Nearby cafes and restaurants for that.
Initially, during my ward work and in college lectures, I was always dependent on energy drinks and processed foods like instant noodles and French fries.
I was always visiting nearby cafes and restaurants for that.
So I stopped eating processed food and instead started taking lunch from home. Instead of energy drinks, I started taking lemon water, which I make in the morning fill it in my bottle for whole day, and for lunch, I started taking some healthier options.
For example, I always add any antioxidant food to my lunch. i.e, berries with bread omelet Or Broccoli Salad.
3. Fixed Sleeping schedule
Being a medical student, my sleep schedule is not fixed. Sometime I sleep in the afternoon during my free time, and several times because of the exam, I get awake the whole night. But this was wrong.
But I fixed my sleeping schedule from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. No matter if I have an exam or any important work,.
It’s a scientifically proven method to enhance our health and slow down the aging process.
Our bodies’ internal clocks, circadian rhythms, command when to be awake and when to be asleep based on signals from our surroundings, primarily light.
When these rhythms are stable, our bodies work at their best, controlling everything from the release of hormones to the repair of cells while we sleep.
4. I started working out in nature instead of Gym
Initially, I was the one you could call the gym boy. But just before some day, I went in nature in the forest in our town. I was there running and spent my whole day there, there was peace and my mind was relaxed. You can call it typical “forest bathing.”.
So on that day, I decided to switch from working out at the gym to working out outside. The fresh air with fresh oxygen, the sound of birds, and the sight of green, made my workout routine very different.
Doing physical exercises outside, particularly in natural places, is also good for your health.
Many research demonstrate that bodily pursuits in nature might boost your mood, improve your feelings of well-being and self-esteem while lessening your sense of stress, confusion, anger, and sadness.
In the beginning, I planned regular bike rides and walks in nearby parks and forests. These exercises gave people both a physical workout and the health benefits of being outside, which is why they are often called “green exercise.”
The different landscape pushed my body in new ways that the gym’s machines couldn’t, which made me more agile and coordinated.
5. Tried Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting is more than just missing meals; it’s a way of eating that changes the way your body works in basic ways.
BioAge Health experts in Eagan, Minnesota, say that when you fast, your cells and DNA go through changes that help keep them healthy. These changes are important for slowing down the aging process.
One big difference is that your cells are better at getting rid of waste that can hurt other cells while they are healing. Gene production changes when you fast for short periods of time.
More of the genes that help you stay healthy and live longer are turned on.
Because of these results, I started the 16/8 method, which means I eat all of my meals within an eight-hour window and don’t eat for sixteen hours.
This method looked good because it didn’t require going without food for whole days, which seemed like a lot of work.
Instead, it was about cutting back on breakfast and dinner, which worked surprisingly well with my daily schedule.
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