With advancing age, we all, especially women, look for the ways to slow down the aging process to keep our bodies youthful and healthy. No matter what their field of expertise, doctors seek anti-aging solutions for the deterioration of the skin, bones and muscles. Read on to learn more!
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Skin
When young, when we were cut by a sharp object, whether a knife or a piece of paper, we would get a speedy recovery with not even a trace or dark scar left on the skin. But after the age of 35, the same situation will lead to a different outcome, as the wounds will heal slowly and dark scars will remain on the skin. Moreover, what can clearly be seen are wrinkles that begin to appear on the face which used to be firm.
As we age, some people may enjoy the fact that acne rarely appears because they do not have oily skin like when they were young. On the contrary, their skin tends to get dry easily, as can be seen by noticing that people who work in air-conditioned rooms without apply nourishing creams will itch in different parts of the body such as the belly, flanks, and buttocks. These are signs of aging skin which begins to lose its moisture. A simple anti-aging tip is to use bathing products that are low in alkaline.
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Bone
Bone degeneration does not occur once one turns 35 years old, but rather its gradual deterioration begins during 20s when the bone stops its growth. However, for those over the age of 35, it is still not too late to get more calcium intake.
Nevertheless, calcium is not the final answer to healthy bones. We also need the parathyroid hormone that helps deliver calcium to the bones which can function well only when the body receives adequate vitamin D and C, as vitamin D will help maintain bone hardiness while vitamin C will enhance bone toughness. Bones must be both hard and tough to break in order to be considered strong.
Strong bones do not depend on size, whether big or small, but must be assessed by bone density which is caused by calcium accumulation. However, even those with high bone density may have Osteoporosis, as the condition is triggered by collagen and vitamin D deficiency.
Therefore, to sustain healthy bones, the body needs to get calcium, vitamin D and vitamin C. We found that many people drank milk when they were young but quit drinking it when they grew up. Moreover, some people do not like to go out in the sun which means that they are not getting vitamin D at all. In addition, excessive consumption of sugary foods can contribute to weak bones (Osteoporosis). Due to these factors, the bones will become thinner, even if one still has estrogen hormones and has not reached their 50s or 60s. Therefore, do not wait for problems to occur! Slow down the aging of bones by eating a nutritious diet and get some sunlight.
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Muscle
When young, while exercise may cause muscle pain, it goes away in no time. But after age 35, if one does not warm up or perform stretching before exercise, one is more likely to get injured during or after exercise.
In addition, when you get older, excessive physical effort can lead to overexertion injuries, because the muscles contract and relax more slowly, which leads to cramps. Therefore, a number of elders like to go for a massage because it helps to stretch and loosen the muscles.
In fact, another reason that makes the muscles contract and relax poorly, especially when you get older, is the excessive consumption of carbs which produce a high amount of lactic acid in the muscles. Therefore, less carbs should be eaten when one reaches 35, otherwise it will lead to quicker muscle atrophy.
Compiled by: Winna Rakkarn
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