Have you dropped a pretty penny on the latest potions, procedures, and Pilates programs—yet STILL feel the effects of aging?

Skin that’s lost its elasticity….
Weight gain in unsightly areas….
Wrinkles that seem to deepen daily?
Sleep that’s spotty at best and leaves you feeling sluggish in the morning?

That’s because a youthful appearance, with abundant energy to match, begins from the inside out.

What does that mean? It simply means that as important as what you put ON your body is what you put IN your body, as well as the mindfulness with which you go about doing that.

Here, you’ll find the simple but powerful keys you’ve been missing all along. And the best thing? All of these can be easily implemented starting TODAY.

What are you waiting for?

60 Is the New 40.

1. Dry Brush “Problem” Areas

To combat cellulite, begin a regimen of dry brushing daily and applying a combination of organic sesame oil with cypress or grapefruit essential oil. This helps prevent lymph stagnation that can contribute to cellulite and locks in moisture. (Cypress and grapefruit essential oils help with circulation.)

Here’s how dry brushing works:

The best time to dry brush is every morning before you shower. Start at the bottom of your legs and brush in long strokes, working upwards. The key is to always brush towards the heart; that way, you keep the blood flowing and the toxins exiting. Then move onto your stomach, arms (raise above your head and brush downwards), and finally to your chest area.

2. Trade Mouthwash for Coconut Oil

Instead of rinsing with a mouthwash that may help your mouth feel minty but has actually been shown to increase your risk of heart disease, try oil pulling!

Here’s why it’s a more healthful alternative: Oil pulling activates enzymes that have a powerful detoxifying affect on your entire system. You pull toxins, bacteria, fungus, and other bugs from your mouth and your entire body, helping cleanse your blood.

Since your mouth is a focal point for bacteria and microorganisms that mix with saliva and eventually hit your bloodstream, wiping out these bad guys out can have a profound impact on your health.

Here’s how you get into the routine of oil pulling:

Find a high-quality organic coconut oil (bonus! it’s one of the healthiest oils in the world and helps boost the thyroid).
Right after you wake up, drink a glass of water and then take about 1 tablespoon of oil into your mouth.
Swish it around for as long as you can (start with 5 minutes and gradually work up to 15 to 20 minutes).
Do not swallow the oil—it’s loaded with toxins! (But don’t beat yourself up if you accidentally do.) Spit out the oil after 15 to 20 minutes of swishing. Spit it into the trash, not the sink as it can clog pipes.
Wash out your mouth thoroughly to help clear any lingering bacteria or toxins. That’s it—you’re done!

3. Trade Caffeine for Water (& Lots of It!)

Starbucks may feel like a lifesaver most days, but caffeine wreaks havoc on your skin! Staying properly hydrated is the first line of defense against wrinkles and other effects of aging.

The latest studies show you should drink nine 8-ounce cups per day (men need 12.5) with the other 20% of your water coming from the food you eat. Most vegetables contain water, but some markedly high-water content foods include: lettuce, watermelon, and broccoli.

Avoid drinking out of plastic bottles! They’re full of potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals that leach out when bottles get hot or sit around for a while. Instead, go for a glass or stainless steel bottle. It’s the healthier choice!

4. Get Your Vitamin C

A potent antioxidant, Vitamin C works to restore collagen and improve the tone and texture of aging skin.

Aside from citrus, here’s where you can get your daily dose of Vitamin C:

Kale
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Chili peppers
Red bell peppers
Papaya
Strawberries
Pineapple
Kiwi
Mango

In addition to Vitamin C, here are other essential foods you should strive to include in your diet to feed your skin:

Vitamin A — Antioxidant-rich vitamin A is abundant in dark leafy vegetables and dark orange vegetables. Dark leafy greens are also high in fiber, which slows blood sugar production.

Vitamin E — Antioxidant-rich vitamin E is found in sunflower seeds, almonds, spinach, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens, papaya, asparagus, and bell peppers.

Selenium — Critical in the production of a glutathione, a substance that combats free radicals, you can find selenium in tuna, cod, halibut, shrimp, salmon, and turkey, barley, and lamb.

Antioxidants — You can’t go wrong by loading up on berries, green tea, and such purple and deep red foods as acai, pomegranates, purple carrots, black grapes, and beets. The latter contain anthocyanins, which help promote blood flow to the skin.

You can benefit from both eating foods high in Vitamin C it as well as applying it topically. Topical vitamin C is sold in a wide range of facial products, but you’ll only want to focus on those that contain between 3% and 10% of vitamin C AND include the active ingredient ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid.

(Note that all antioxidants, including vitamin C, are vulnerable to deterioration in the presence of air and light, so only purchase a product that comes in an airtight and opaque package.)

5. If You Can’t Pronounce It, Don’t Eat It

Most processed food includes ingredients created in a lab. Because your body can’t ID these “foods,” it registers them as toxic and goes into overdrive to move them from your system. Many are also designed to be addictive. The convenience is never worth the toll it takes on your body.

To tap into the fountain of youth, they key is to keep your cells nourished on a deep level. The best way to do that is to consume foods that are minimally processed (and ideally in their whole form) and organically grown. Organic produce has higher nutritional value and antioxidant content than its conventional counterpart. That’s because organic produce is grown in accordance with strict standards, does not contain toxic pesticides or genetically modified seeds, and has not been subject to harmful irradiation.

6. Embrace Fat!

Healthy fat, that is; in moderation. Flax, EVOO, avocado, coconut oil, with a focus on Omega-3s. Cold-water oily fish are loaded with anti-inflammatory EPA and DHA; look to mackerel, salmon, anchovies, and sardines for the best complexion benefits.

Increasing your intake of such healthy fats as avocado, flaxseed oil, coconut oil, and nuts help you achieve a “slow burn” that gives you sustained energy throughout the day. Your cognition also receives a boost from these fats, making you feel sharper and helping to lift brain fog.

7. Love Your Gut

Because a big part of your immune system is housed in your gut, it’s crucial that you pay attention to gut health. Your gut is also connected to your brain.

Your digestive system is literally your second brain, with the power to influence your mood, mind, and behavior. So nourishing gut flora through nutrition becomes significant, because each “brain” has its own needs.

A high-quality probiotic (ideally enteric coated so the bacteria makes it past harsh stomach acid, which can kill them), or eating traditional non-pasteurized fermented foods will help to boost good bacteria production in your gut so your body can thrive and your mood remains stable. If you suffer from chronic stress, probiotics can also help you rebuild important B vitamins.

8. Say No to Sugar

Here are some of the many ways white sugar wreaks havoc on your health:

Sugar contributes to obesity
Sugar contributes to insulin resistance and diabetes
Sugar is addictive and toxic
Sugar makes you want to eat more—and move less!

Sugar is crazy harmful for your body, so it makes good sense to minimize or eliminate it altogether. At the very least, aim to keep your sugar consumption down to 15 to 25 grams per day. (This means you may have to stop at one cookie, but it doesn’t mean you need to cut all the sweetness from your life.)

9. Eat Dinner by 7 P.M.

You don’t do yourself any favors by eating a late dinner.

Here’s why: from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., your body is hard at work detoxing. When you eat later than 8 p.m., your body needs to kick into digestion mode, which in effect shuts down the detox functions that happen at night while you’re sleeping (see #10 for more info on that).

What’s more: When you eat later, you set yourself up to be “off” from your natural satiety rhythms the entire next day. This sets off a dangerous cycle that can spike cortisol and cause you to put on pounds that are difficult to lose.

10. Hit the Hay by 10 P.M.

Sleep may seem like a luxury, but getting 7 to 8 hours of solid shuteye each night is truly one of the simplest ways to keep your body slim and mind sharp.

Your body is busy rebuilding during your nighttime sleeping hours: healing, detoxifying, and rebuilding cells! When you cut short the number of hours your body has to apply to these critical functions which help you feel your best, you end up looking exhausted and dragging throughout your day.

“There is an anti-aging possibility, but it
has to come from within.”
— Susan Anton

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