5 NATURAL WAYS TO AGE GRACEFULLY!

Let’s face it! Aging can be difficult! That is why it’s important to keep your body in shape BEFORE your physical condition deteriorates. Here we  compiled 5 simple tips that can help prolong your life while staying healthy!

1. 1.    Consume More Fat

Surprised to see this here? Don’t be! Fats are necessary to our diet and can help in many ways! Knowing the difference between healthy fats and unhealthy fats are imperative! Eating McDonalds every day wouldn’t be a very positive way to reach this goal. A better solution would include eating healthy fats that include Omega-3 fatty acids such as: Salmon and Walnuts. These fats can help in many facets of your health such as mood stabilization and bone strength. 1

1. 2.    Exercise

The most obvious on our list, exercising in any moderation will help your body in many ways. Even a walk as short as 10 minutes is clinically proven to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 40 percent. In addition, regular exercises help reduce fat and build muscle which stimulates good health! 1

1. 3.    Drink Green Tea!

Green Tea is known as one of the oldest and best teas to drink to stay healthy! Green tea is know to help the following:

• Kills bacteria responsible gum and tooth related problems. Can also decrease chance of tooth loss.
• Diminishes loss of bones, and induces growth of bone-building cells.
• Cure to many types of cancers including prostate, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, lung, bladder, oesphageal, and stomach
• Other health benefits include: Heart health, anti-aging, depression/stress, blood pressure,  Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Cholesterol, Asthma, Ear infection, Allergies, Liver disease, Food poisoning, Flu and Cold, and HIV 2

1. 4.    Stay Socially Active!

Being socially active helps you in many ways! Research tells us that you have better sleep, you tend to be more productive, and your brain stays sharper! Keeping in touch with friends and family can mean a healthier, and longer life! 4

1. 5.    Maintain Great Posture

Maintaining good posture as you age is one of the more important things on this list. It’s a natural way to avoid back and neck pain. Research also shows us that it can play a role in improving our memory and learning abilities, as well as our moods, and pattern of breathing. Lastly, a great posture will always look better than slouching! 5

Getting old isn’t always easy, but sometimes little things like the 5 tips above can help dearly! Let’s all grow old together healthy and happy!

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The following websites attributed to the publishing of this article:

1http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/mind-body/feeling/10-all-natural-ways-to-stay-young/

2https://homeremedyshop.com/20-health-benefits-of-green-tea/

3http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/understanding/index.aspx

4https://www.simplemost.com/health-benefits-of-being-social/

5http://www.artofmanliness.com/2016/03/08/the-ultimate-guide-to-posture/