Understanding the Anti-Aging Movement
As you get older, you begin to realize that you can’t turn back the clock. You won’t be able to go back to a different time in your life and change things and you begin to notice that your body and mind are changing as you get older.
Some of these changes are good. The wisdom you gain as you grow older is valuable - and most people would only want to be younger if they could keep the wisdom they have as an older adult.
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But some changes can be negative - such as sagging skin, dwindling energy, increased risk of disease, and changes in the sharpness of your mind. For many years, people thought of this as a natural part of aging.
But science tells us that it’s really not natural at all. In fact, a lot of the changes that take place with aging are exacerbated by lifestyle choices and the environment.Â
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You don’t have to grow older and feel that your body is falling apart. Of course, you’re interested in preventing problems as you get older. But what if you are already feeling the effects of aging?Â
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Is it possible to rewind the clock?
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While you can’t literally turn back time, you can reverse many of the effects of aging by making some important changes in your lifestyle. You can reverse wrinkles, sharpen your mind, and strengthen areas of your body that are weak.
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Of course, the sooner you make these changes, the better your health will be and the higher the amount of your youth you can restore. But it’s never too late to begin reversing the problems you’re experiencing.
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What Causes Aging?
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First, it’s important to understand some of the causes of aging. There are some genetic factors. For example, Alzheimer’s disease is known to have a genetic component. That means if someone in your immediate family has it, you may be more likely to get it.
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But while genes are important to understand, they don’t control as much of the aging process as was once thought. We now know that the environment and your lifestyle factors can play a huge role in how aging occurs.
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For example, if you live in an urban area or an area with a lot of environmental pollution, you’ll find that you age faster. That’s because these toxins cause faster oxidation of your cells, which causes aging.
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And if you have a diet high in refined and processed foods, you’re actually putting toxins directly into your body. These toxins build up in the body and cause inflammation.
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When your body is experiencing inflammation, you’ll experience more rapid aging and health problems. The good news is that when you reverse inflammation, you can also reverse the problems caused by it.
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You need to be able to spot many of the specific signs of aging that people experience. You also need to understand more about the specific causes of these individual problems and how you can address them in your life.
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Is It Too Late for Me?
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If you’re already experiencing these problems, you can make changes and see those problems go into reverse. You can actually take years off your appearance and your health.
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But what if you’re not showing signs of aging yet? Don’t wait until you’re frustrated with the way you look and feel to make changes. By living this lifestyle now, you can prevent problems and you’ll have less to worry about as you get older.
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Many people believe the old adage that you ‘can’t turn back time.’ But that’s nonsense. If you want to make changes and experience a more youthful appearance, energy level, and health there’s no reason you can’t start now.
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