5 secrets to rejuvenate naturally, what are the necessary habits?

In 2019, the scientist Pura Muñoz-Cánoves spoke about some research from the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona and the National Center for Cardiovascular Research in Madrid, Spain, which highlights that aging begins after the age of 25.

For her, aging is the functional decline of all the tissues and organs of the body; It is the greatest risk factor, without a doubt, for cardiovascular diseases, cancer or diabetes.

But what happens in the body? this presents a loss of muscle mass that appears gradually, although then there is a final sharp decline. In addition, the cells begin to stop working as they did in the first years of life.

Muñoz-Cánoves adds that over time we accumulate damage that the body’s cells repair. “When the body is young, it is very easy to get rid of waste. What begins to fail is precisely that cleaning capacity and this creates a toxicity that, in turn, causes the cells to be unable to deal with these non-functional proteins and greater intracellular stress is generated”, he explained.

An investigation published in Scielo, a network of Cuban scientific journals, explains that Cuba is one of the Latin American countries with the highest life expectancy, with an average of 75 years; but it is not only about living longer, but about doing it better.

How many years will he live? It is not easy to answer this question, genetics influences, but not as much as one might think, only 25 percent of the vital potential is due to heredity, the rest depends on life, that is, on habits.

Here are five actions that will help you in this process of staying young and healthy. Experts add that another important detail is to maintain a positive state of mind at all times: it is a proven fact that optimistic and happy people live longer.

1. Health for your body

A balanced diet will be important to achieve the goal of staying healthy and younger. Experts insist on increasing the consumption of raw vegetables and fruits, healthy fats and a balance in the food group that is consumed.

It is necessary to avoid the consumption of refined flours, refined sugars and limit the consumption of alcohol. The doctor Mónica Bran explains that antioxidants help cell regeneration. These are found especially in green leaves, blueberries, tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, as well as artichokes, according to the Larousse of food, the artichoke is rich in fiber, which is why it helps regulate intestinal transit and better process nutrients of food. In addition, its consumption stimulates lymphatic drainage and prevents fluid retention.

If you want to purify the body, nothing better than drinking plenty of water. With this it manages to activate the metabolism and return all the hydration to the skin.

2. Time to move!

An active life not only brings benefits at the physical level but also influences the emotional.

It is never too late to start and it is possible to do it gradually. Five minutes today is a good start and keeping this routine for a week will see you build up the time and intensity.

Look for movements that you like. At home, you could dance, search for routines online, and sign up for shows available while you are in lockdown or restricted.

Eight hours of sleep is recommended. Rest is essential for the body to regenerate and function perfectly. During sleep, the body secretes melatonin, a hormone that delays aging.

3. Sleep time

Good rest is important to create habits towards happiness. In 2017, scientists Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael W. Young received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for demonstrating how cells have their own “internal clock” that helps synchronize the sleep cycle, body temperature, appetite, digestion , fat metabolism, hormonal fluctuations, food intake and detoxification processes.

This cycle is found in humans, animals, plants and microbes, and the imbalance of this creates big problems. Obesity, depression and even cancer are associated with these imbalances.

Perhaps if you do not have these marked cycles of productivity, food or rest, it is necessary to work on them and thus avoid consequences.

4. Goodbye to stress

Psychologist Gerardo Flores refers to stress as a set of physiological reactions that occur when a person suffers from a state of nervous tension or goes through certain environmental or work situations, or when they have demands or requests that exceed their ability to attend.

At uncontrolled levels they could lead to chronic stress or burnout. This causes exhaustion and the worker presents issues such as insecurity, fear, negative thoughts, fear of loss of control, among others.

The person will sometimes face sweating, muscle tension, tachycardia, as well as excessive smoking, eating or drinking. Balance is important in life and recognize if you need help achieving it.

Also, look for spaces to relax, laugh and share with your loved ones. Seek help to get better organized.

5. Stay away from cigarette

Doctor Juan Pablo Maselli, a specialist in allergy and immunology at the Asthma Center, comments that currently the population is a little more aware of the dangers of cigarette smoke. Although the arrival of young people and adolescents continues to be a constant, there is evidence that 38% start smoking between the ages of 12 and 16 and 37% before the age of 12, adds the professional.

It is important to remember that tobacco smoke contains more than 4,000 chemical products, of which at least 250 are known to be harmful, and more than 50 cause cancer, according to a report by the World Health Organization.

Maselli also adds that when deciding to quit smoking, it is also necessary to look for the emotional aspect and find out why they are doing it. He has seen in his clinic that those who are most successful in quitting are those who make a drastic decision without using supports such as patches and other elements.

Smoking not only affects the patient but also those around him, adds the expert. Leaving toxic substances After cigarettes, the skin will receive the oxygen it needs again and this, together with the increase in blood flow to the organs, the levels of antioxidants and the cell regeneration of the skin, will give it a healthier and more radiant appearance.