Stopping the Clock: How To Slow the Aging Process
Looking for the fountain of youth – that legendary source of restoration and immortality? Myths surrounding the much sought after fountain place it in various locations across the globe, from Asia to the Americas. While it’s doubtful that such a fountain actually exists, all is not lost. Even if we are condemned to ultimately lose the battle against aging, it doesn’t mean we can’t fight. Consider these anti-aging theories, which may provide the key to slowing the aging process:
Detoxification – This theory focuses on ridding the body of harmful toxins that lead to fatigue, cancer, heart disease, poor skin, and more. In order to maintain a healthy equilibrium, it is important to avoid foods that contain large amounts of sugar, trans fats, and chemicals like mercury.
Inflammation – Closely linked to detoxification, the inflammation theory of anti-aging centers on eliminating the causes of low-grade inflammation, which include poor nutrition, inadequate sleep, excessive sun exposure and other sources of radiation. Low-grade inflammation has been associated with wrinkles, arthritis, heart disease, cancer, and more.
Antioxidants – This anti-aging theory suggests that antioxidants such as vitamin A, C, E and others help to protect cells from free-radical damage. Free-radicals destroy cells and the damage increases with age.
Hormones – Increasing the levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and other naturally occurring chemicals that decrease as we age may help to slow the aging process. However, hormone replacement therapy, which requires physician supervision, is currently a controversial approach to anti-aging.
Lifestyle – Most of us hate to hear it, but the one tried and true method of slowing the aging process involves an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes proper diet and exercise, adequate sleep, and minimal stress.
And when all else fails, there’s always plastic surgery – the modern day fountain of youth!
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