Aging is surely not a punishment, it actually looks really good on some people. There are many great attributes to aging, except the effects it can sometimes have on our bodies. Taking care of our body, mind and soul should be done daily since we are stuck with ourselves for a long time!

Act younger - your only as old as you act, if you keep yourself young at heart it will pay off.

Tip#1
Hot cocoa - Hot cocoa contains flavonls which help repair sun damage. Aim for one 8 ounce mug a day or 1 ounce square of dark cocoa containing at least 70% of cocoa. Cocoa also contains phenylethylamine which is a compound that boosts production of serotonin and dopamine. It highers oxytocin as well which helps you relax.

Tip#2
Cinnamon - As we age, unfortunately our lips tend to thin. Cinnamon helps the tiny blood vessels to dilate smoothing out fine lines, so cinnamon plumps lips instantly and naturally. There are some lip balms you can purchase with cinnamon as an ingredient.

Soy products - Many people tend to shy away form soy products, but they have many benefits. Some have given soy a bad rap, but they actually taste good in my opinion. Soy based products increase collagen production, that can help decrease sagging and wrinkles. Products containing soy are soy milk, soy nuts, and tofu. You can replace regular milk or cream in your daily coffee ad use soy milk.

Tip#3
Water - Our bodies are made up of 70% water, and it is vital for our well being. Aim for 8, 8 ounce glasses of water or more a day. Water smooths skin and the elasticity we need to keep our skin healthy and young looking.

Moisturize - Moisturizing our skin on a daily basis, preferably right after a shower. Doing this will lock in moist ure and make your skin smo other.



Tip#4
Vitamin C - Vitamin c is a potent antioxidant which helps protect use against destructive effects of free radicals in the world. Vitamin C can also actually help reverse damage already caused. Drink your daily dose or consume it on a daily basis for best results. You can take a supplement or choose from the following foods rich in vitamin C.
Oranges and other citrus fruits
Guava
Cantaloupe
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Kiwi

Broccoli
Cabbage
Sweet red peppers


Tip#5
Sleep on your back - When you sleep on your stomach or your side, it makes your face wrinkle as you sleep.

Nuts - Eating nuts are good for so many reasons including help with circulation. Sunflower seeds and almonds in particular are loaded with vitamin E. Without enough vitamin E it can cause poor circulati on. so adding these nuts to your diet is good for you and your body.

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