Why start a book telling you things you already know? Because just because you KNOW what to do, does not mean you actually DO them.
I have a good friend named Sandra. She turned fifty this year and became obsessed with looking younger. To achieve this goal she spends a lot of time and money at an expensive local spa and buys face cream that costs over $30 a jar. But here's the interesting thing; I've never seen the woman drink a glass of water. She has two cups of coffee in the morning and chugs diet soda the rest of the day. Sometimes she has iced tea or wine with dinner. Do you see the problem here? She's concentrating on topical care treatments without bothering to do the easiest and best thing she could possible do for her body and skin. This brings me to tip one...
1. Drink plenty of water - Keeping your body hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your skin. It also helps release toxins from your system, gives you more energy, and helps boost your immune system. Studies the majority of Americans are constantly dehydrated. This is a simple thing you can do to help your body in multiple ways.
2. Eat a healthy diet - Fresh fruits, lots of vegetables in all colors, and lean protein are the healthiest choices. We'll talk about specific anti-aging foods later in this book.
3. Sleep - Lack of sleep affects your body in many ways. None of them good. You'll feel tired and stressed, your immune system will be lowered, and you start to get that haggard, "I haven't been sleeping well" look. Make sure you give yourself at least eight full hours of sleep.
If you have trouble falling asleep you might need to change your environment or your habits. The room you sleep in should be totally dark. Cover the alarm clock and put the phone charger in another room. If noise bothers you; then try using a white noise machine to cover sudden or unexpected noise. Turn off the television and your laptop at least an hour or two before you go to bed. Spend fifteen to thirty minutes reading fiction to calm your mind. Don't eat a huge meal an hour or two before bedtime and cut back on caffeine.
4. See Your Doctor for your Annual Check-Up - Keep up with your annual doctor visits. He'll check your lab reports to be sure all your levels are okay. If not, he'll tell you what you need to work on correcting. Don't forget your visits to the dentist and eye doctor, too.