How to Slow the Aging Process

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Why is it that some people can feel great all the way up until their 60’s, 70’s, and even 80’s and others look and feel like they are 20 years older than they really are? Wouldn’t it be nice to age beautifully? Without having to resort to huge plastic surgery bills, you too can do some common sense things that will help to slow your aging process.

Almost everyone would agree that the biggest key to slowing the aging process is preventative in nature. Little things done consistently will start to add up over time. It is never too late to start and get some kind of benefit but don’t make the mistake of delaying!

The US Administration on Aging has a checklist of preventative benefits that are covered by Medicare. If you are not yet eligible for Medicare then you will want to find health insurance that offers some form of preventative benefits in the way of physicals, blood work, mammograms, pap smears, PSA tests, prostate exams, etc. Don’t be one of those people that never go to the doctor and just assume that they will be
invincible for the rest of their lives! If you haven't been to the doctor in over 2-3 years then make it a priority to start getting a check up on at least an annual basis. Take advantage of your doctor's wisdom and guidance and be proactive about your health.

Getting regular physicals is important but eating right is arguable just as important as a regular check up. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber. Be sure and drink at least 8 glasses or more of fresh water daily. Take a daily multivitamin. Do all of these things and over time you will be well on your way to appearing younger and more full of life and vitality.

Avoid smoking at all costs! It is estimated that every cigarette you smoke takes about 5 minutes off of your life expectancy. Smoking also seems to speed up the aging process. Stay away from smoking if you want to have the appearance of aging slowly and beautifully. (You can also save yourself a lot of money not only in decreased medical costs and lower cost health insurance but also with extra spending money available).

Get outdoors and enjoy some form of exercise. Mountain hiking can serve to evitalize your appearance and boost your metabolism. Swimming, jogging, raking leaves, pushing a lawn mower, and shoveling snow could all be forms of exercise that you can enjoy outdoors.