Top 10 A's of the Anti-Aging Lifestyle
- Suzan Page, MSN, A-GNP-C
- Feb 15, 2017
- 2 min read
1. AGEISM - LIVE ABOVE IT!
surround yourself with positive people
establish strong and varied social connections
get involved in continued learning
engage in disciplined hobbies: music, painting, strategic games etc.
participate in clubs and group activities that include all age groups
mentor a young person
2.ATTITUDE PRACTICES
Gratitude
Joy
Faith
Confidence
3. AFFECT:
Smile
Upright posture
Groom daily
4. AGUA:
8-10 glasses (2 C with lemon in am & 2 cups with rosewater)
Avoid fruit juices (eat your fruit)
Avoid carbonated beverages
Avoid coffee and replace with green tea
Limit intake of alcohol to 4oz (females)-5oz (males) per day of Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Shiraz is okay!
5. ATHLETICISM:
See your provider prior to starting an exercise program
A strong body is a beautiful body and self esteem booster
Exercise is a potent skin and organ detoxifier and bone strengthener
Stress the lungs and heart to a point of breathlessness
Aerobic activity at least 150min per week followed by flexibility practice (stretching or yoga)
Weight and strength training at least twice a week. Start low and go slow.
6. APPETITE FOR ANTIOXIDANTS:
Feed your youth with a vast array of colors and choose 5-7 servings of above ground vegetables
Do not be afraid to eat 3-5 servings of fruit a day, as natural sugars can be readily used for energy and not as easily stored as refined sugars. They hold powerful immune boosting potential.
Drink green tea daily
Avoid poisons & choose organic - Sugar and unhealthy fats and environmental toxins are your enemies
Savor occasional cacao treats for your pallet enjoyment
Aguagerian diet – seafood skinless poultry condiment size servings (4oz) once a day to augment a mostly vegan diet.
7. ATTIRE:
Take pride in dressing early and daily - it will set the tone for your day!
Well fitting cloths & footwear
High quality cloths
Wear color to brighten your mood
8. AMBIANCE:
Organize your surroundings - it will unclutter your mind.
Pace your chores to avoid overstressing your efforts - do a little every day
Incorporate beauty into your surroundings
9. ASLEEP/AWAKE BALANCE:
Avoid oversleeping - 7-8 hours is optimal for health and more or less is detrimental
Use pleasant alarms music or the sun to waken.
Sleep hygiene nightly: oral and facial hygiene or luxury baths before bed, lavender diffusers or other aromatherapy
No electronics or TV 1 hour before bed - replace with reading a good book
Meditation and relaxation breaths will promote REM sleep.
10. ANTI-AGING INTERVENTIONS:
Daily alternating (x7) hot & cold showers
Dry brushing 3x/wk
Fractional laser once a year for skin health and wrinkle management
Eggwhite protein/papaya/rosewater wrinkle eraser. (recipe available upon request)
Krill oil for cardiovascular health - this may no longer be recommended as findings are showing that it does not prevent MIs and strokes.
Vitamin D to get 25-D3 level to 50
Calcium diet supplementation to get intake to 1200mg
MVI daily
Acupuncture to manage pain
Message to increase circulation and stress management
Hair analysis and mineral balancing yearly
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