7 Healthy Alternatives to Looking Young

Both men and women are frantically searching for the elusive “Fountain of Youth.” Unfortunately, in an effort to look young, many are opting for medical treatments instead of seeking more healthy alternatives.

There are some things you can do to look younger besides Botox injections or painful surgeries like liposuction and facelifts.

Listed here are seven healthy things that you can do right now to look younger:

1. Sleep Your Way to Youth – Your best sleep happens during what is called the “rejuvenation hours.” Your face won’t reveal as many lines and your eyes won’t be as puffy. If you’re in a habit of waking up at 3 or 4 o’clock in the morning, try meditation or take the natural herb, melatonin before turning in for the night.
2. Exercise Regularly – Nothing benefits your overall health like having an exercise regime that you enjoy and perform on a regular basis. No matter what exercise you choose, getting your body moving can drop the years from your body and mind.
3. Your Diet Can Make You Younger – Obesity can become a problem as you grow older because of a slower metabolism. Keep your weight on track, make your skin glow and your blood healthy by eating foods with beneficial properties.
4. Dress Your Age – Almost nothing makes you look older than you are than attempting to dress in the same style of clothing that your daughter or granddaughter wears. Dress your age and appear younger than you are.
5. Use Makeup Sparingly – You’ll appear to be much younger than you really are if you use makeup more to enhance your natural assets rather than attempting to cover up the flaws. Get a professional makeup artist to show you how to apply your makeup in the best and most flattering way.
6. Choose the Proper Hairstyle – Are you still wearing the same style you had in the 70s – or is your hair dull or gray? Do yourself a favor and visit a professional hairstylist and let him or her design a style that fits your face and color.
7. Break Those Bad Habits – If you smoke or drink too much alcohol, cut down or quit if possible. Too much alcohol will dry out your skin and smoking will rapidly age your entire body.

In your quest to look and feel younger, don’t forget your “attitude.” (See Positive Mental Attitude – the Key to Defying Aging). Do what you can to keep yourself upbeat and positive – and for goodness sake, don’t forget to smile!

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