The Art and Science of Rejuvenation
Posted: December 21st, 2013, 10:19 amThe Art and Science of Rejuvenation
How would you like to grow younger instead of older every year? Of course, no one can avoid the natural progression of time... but there are steps you can take that will give you measurable results to feel much younger and more energetic. This means going deeper than just tonifying your skin or using Botox to soften wrinkles. It’s all about learning how to get younger from the inside out.
Interested? Keep reading! Here are five easy ways to increase your energy, make your brain function optimally, look more beautiful and healthy… and maybe even improve your sex life!
1) Sleep better: Even though you may not like it your body needs rest to recoup from your daily efforts and exposure to environmental toxins. Humans need 6 – 12 hours of sleep a night depending on what’s going on. To sleep better …
•go to bed by 11 PM
•keep your bedroom dark
•get outside light exposure during the day
•avoid eating and drinking alcohol for at least 3 hrs before sleep
•bring your attention to your breath making your exhale longer than your inhale for up to 5 minutes
2) Move it baby: One of the most powerful things you can do is increase your activity. It doesn’t have to be a lot but exercise every day. Check out this link to get you started or to compliment what you already do: short 1-minute rejuvenation blasts with Dr Linda drlindasrejuvenateu.com.
And try these fun easy ways to get moving …
•take a walk even if it’s a walk in place in front of your computer or TV
•listen to your favorite music and dance in your living room
•do short bursts of high intensity movement like sit-ups, push-ups, squats, etc.
•join a class like Zumba, kick-boxing, spin, or step
•try Qigong, Tai Chi, or Martial Arts
3) Eat simply: When you go to the super market shop the fresh aisles for produce and protein and stay away from canned, processed, and packaged foods… you will reverse the aging process. Avoid fast food and soft drinks. Did you see the movie Super Size me? It’s an eye-opener. Follow these rejuvenation guidelines …
•increase your consumption of vegetables up to 8 servings a day
•let fresh fruit be your only desert up to 2 servings a day
•make ½ your plate veggies, ¼ protein, and ¼ healthy starch if any at all
•substitute water for other drinks; ½ oz of liquid daily for every pound you weigh
•eat within 1 hr of getting up and finish 3 hrs before bedtime
4) Release stress: The unrelenting stress of modern life is a killer. It destroys your sleep, mood, body, mind, and relationships. Access this tool that teaches you to transform stress into vitality; (Smile into Distress: http://smileintodistress.com). And follow these life-saving tips …
•when everything’s OK notice that and let it sink into your bones
•smile more often so that the smile fills your whole face and being
•practice kindness and be gentle with yourself and others
•place one palm on your forehead the other opposite on the back of your head
•shake out tension at an ecstatic dance celebration -- to jiggle, wiggle and sway, check out this video:
5) Be Brainy: When I was in chiropractic college, the instructors told us that the brain we had by 2 yrs old was all we’d get. However, brain science has advanced, and we now know that the brain is “plastic” and will continue to develop making new connections as long as we keep learning and challenging our mind. Also, emerging discoveries in brain science show us how to optimize our “happy neuro-hormones” like serotonin and dopamine. Here are some tips from brain specialists to keep your brain young and happy…
•take a dance class to improve brain / body communication
•learn a new language; music, computer, math, or one different than your own
•continue to expose yourself to new thoughts and ideas through books, movies, etc
•get active socially; interact with people and groups that are meaningful to you
•avoid unhealthy habits like smoking, heavy drinking, staying up late, overeating, getting freaked out
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How would you like to grow younger instead of older every year? Of course, no one can avoid the natural progression of time... but there are steps you can take that will give you measurable results to feel much younger and more energetic. This means going deeper than just tonifying your skin or using Botox to soften wrinkles. It’s all about learning how to get younger from the inside out.
Interested? Keep reading! Here are five easy ways to increase your energy, make your brain function optimally, look more beautiful and healthy… and maybe even improve your sex life!
1) Sleep better: Even though you may not like it your body needs rest to recoup from your daily efforts and exposure to environmental toxins. Humans need 6 – 12 hours of sleep a night depending on what’s going on. To sleep better …
•go to bed by 11 PM
•keep your bedroom dark
•get outside light exposure during the day
•avoid eating and drinking alcohol for at least 3 hrs before sleep
•bring your attention to your breath making your exhale longer than your inhale for up to 5 minutes
2) Move it baby: One of the most powerful things you can do is increase your activity. It doesn’t have to be a lot but exercise every day. Check out this link to get you started or to compliment what you already do: short 1-minute rejuvenation blasts with Dr Linda drlindasrejuvenateu.com.
And try these fun easy ways to get moving …
•take a walk even if it’s a walk in place in front of your computer or TV
•listen to your favorite music and dance in your living room
•do short bursts of high intensity movement like sit-ups, push-ups, squats, etc.
•join a class like Zumba, kick-boxing, spin, or step
•try Qigong, Tai Chi, or Martial Arts
3) Eat simply: When you go to the super market shop the fresh aisles for produce and protein and stay away from canned, processed, and packaged foods… you will reverse the aging process. Avoid fast food and soft drinks. Did you see the movie Super Size me? It’s an eye-opener. Follow these rejuvenation guidelines …
•increase your consumption of vegetables up to 8 servings a day
•let fresh fruit be your only desert up to 2 servings a day
•make ½ your plate veggies, ¼ protein, and ¼ healthy starch if any at all
•substitute water for other drinks; ½ oz of liquid daily for every pound you weigh
•eat within 1 hr of getting up and finish 3 hrs before bedtime
4) Release stress: The unrelenting stress of modern life is a killer. It destroys your sleep, mood, body, mind, and relationships. Access this tool that teaches you to transform stress into vitality; (Smile into Distress: http://smileintodistress.com). And follow these life-saving tips …
•when everything’s OK notice that and let it sink into your bones
•smile more often so that the smile fills your whole face and being
•practice kindness and be gentle with yourself and others
•place one palm on your forehead the other opposite on the back of your head
•shake out tension at an ecstatic dance celebration -- to jiggle, wiggle and sway, check out this video:
5) Be Brainy: When I was in chiropractic college, the instructors told us that the brain we had by 2 yrs old was all we’d get. However, brain science has advanced, and we now know that the brain is “plastic” and will continue to develop making new connections as long as we keep learning and challenging our mind. Also, emerging discoveries in brain science show us how to optimize our “happy neuro-hormones” like serotonin and dopamine. Here are some tips from brain specialists to keep your brain young and happy…
•take a dance class to improve brain / body communication
•learn a new language; music, computer, math, or one different than your own
•continue to expose yourself to new thoughts and ideas through books, movies, etc
•get active socially; interact with people and groups that are meaningful to you
•avoid unhealthy habits like smoking, heavy drinking, staying up late, overeating, getting freaked out
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