Be 10 years younger
If people approach you on the street and compliment you on your youthful looks, they are merely affirming what you may already know for yourself—that whatever it is you are doing, works!But it does not end there. The story continues. At some point, after all the compliments, the questions begin.What is your secret? Will you share it with us? Will you teach us how?
Getting started
In the search for the regimen that best suits you, your lifestyle has to be taken into account. If you are…
Sedentary—A stay-at-home person with not much activity except supervision of the home and family can find plenty of time to devote to an active program.So, take a look at your schedule and set aside at least one hour a day for a visit to a gym or to enroll in dance class, yoga, pilates. If you wish to have private classes at home, there are personal trainers who can visit you.
Active—Career people often have to find time during their lunch break to visit a gym. While this may seem inconvenient at first, you will find it more comfortable for you as you go along. Promise.
Driven—There are people who are so driven that stress is their adrenaline. If you are one of those people, day-to-day pressure is familiar territory for you that, once removed from the regimen, you step out of your comfort zone.
The best prescription here is to find time at the end of the workday for light exercise and relaxation.
Pointers for age reversal
1. Detoxify the body—Make a list of all the things you do that you already know are not good for you like drowning yourself in alcohol, nonstop smoking, eating beyond your limit, sleeping later and later each night, downing too many pills (medication of any kind), bingeing on sweets.
Start cutting back on these bad habits. Better yet, try to break the habit today. Replace cravings with vegetables, fruits, herbal teas, nuts and grain.
2. Unload the mind—When your mind is constantly bombarded with worry, it goes on overload. A mind constantly fed with problems, fears, anxieties will also weigh down your own body.
3. Try to relax—Adopting a more positive attitude will instantly signal your body to be in a state of ease. Enroll in meditation classes. Or do mind-body exercises like Taichi or Qigong.
Meditation: Close your eyes. Imagine you are watching the sea, following the tides roll in and out. Feel at peace.
Catch your breath
No. Don’t hold your breath. Catch it. When you are in a hurry, you tend to breathe faster and take shallow breaths. This hastens oxidation in the body. Thus, it speeds up aging. Got it?If you stop rushing through the day, you will be kinder to your heart.Right now, do this: Breathe in, breathe out in slow counts of five. Keep practicing until it feels so natural to you. Now, smile. And keep smiling throughout the day and night.
Pampering tips
1. Go to a dermatologist. Have a facial and body scrub. If this is expensive for you, you can do it at home. Standard scrubs can use sugar or raw oatmeal—2 tbsp mixed with 1 tbsp virgin coconut or olive oil. Gently rub your body. A weekly ritual ought to give your skin its luster.
2. Always have a bottle of water by your side. Sip whenever you can. This will rehydrate your skin.
3. Avoid touching your face with your hands. Always use a tissue or cotton balls. If you have to touch your face, wash your hands first.
Affirmation
“I am ageless.”
Love and light!
“Celebrate Life With Cory Quirino” is on Aug. 18, 2-5 p.m., at SM Sucat. Free admission.
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