Shataghnee Chanda
Imagine what difference it would make in your life when, every morning, you woke up with much more energy, vibrancy, and liveliness, filled with a youthful mindset than ever before. But, what if I tell you that the anti-aging secrets to live longer aren’t unlocked in expensive products but these are the essential components of age-old wisdom?
This step is the ever-so-ancient signs of longevity, from mouth to ear over unfurled generations, hidden deep in the tranquil hills of Japan to serene temples of India, and even in the mystical mountains of Tibet!
As they say, the Japanese always believed in having a reason for being and in the concept that their health was good—ikigai. Ayurvedic and Yoga Practices were always ‘more in use than ever studied’ for countless generations.
Further all away in Tibet, monks had learned to slow down ageing using the art of meditation fostering peace from one’s heart.
Things start to get clearer as secrets of anti-aging unravel from the most ancient practices to the highest culture of modern society—indeed proving—that people can live much longer.
And as we dig deeper you will understand how these homemade, natural remedies and practices lead us to live a much longer life, a lot healthier, and a youthful life with youthful skin.
In this article, we have listed all the best anti-aging secrets.
Japanese Ikigai mentions that the key to a healthy and longer life lies in youthful mind. The more you do mental workout by trying new things which seem impossible at first glance helps your mind to be more engaging and cheerful! This satisfaction leads to less stress in life and increases the chance of living longer life.
Its roots go back to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of medicine, for the attainment of a stage where the body, mind, and spirit are all coordinated or balanced.
Just a simple habit of drinking one glass of warm water with lemon squeezed in it, drunk in the early hours, will detoxify your body and make your immunity strong enough to struggle back to the symptoms of ageing.
They said it is that which has kept young Tibetan monks all these centuries in meditation to attain peace within—to retard the ageing process.
Try this: just a few minutes of this meditation daily will benefit you, and will give you clarity in mind with balanced emotion, reduce your stress, and contribute toward adding years to your life—extending your longevity.
It is replete with healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables along the lines of whole grains. It is, in fact, a gourmet’s dream and always features as one of the most effective life extension strategies. Also, Japanese wisdom believes in ‘Hara hachi bo’ that you should fill your belly 80%. Avoid overeating, and will create a longer and happier lifestyle.
Studies have shown that it has lesser risk of diseases like cardiovascular diseases, Cancers and other age-associated diseases goes without saying.
Without a doubt, even small activities that can help energise the body toward work and boost cardiovascular health, and muscular build-up, and further enhance mental attitudes can also be coupled with light exercises in brisk walking, swimming, and even executing the techniques used in yoga. This is one of the best anti-aging secrets to live longer.
Sleep has been described as one of the best examples of nature’s reset button. It is during that restful 7–8 hours of sleep per night that your cells can start their rejuvenation, hormone rebalancing, and relaxation that needs to happen in the mind just as it does in your body.
Less than ideal sleep includes an accelerated ageing process, and if that isn’t substantial enough, too many increased risk factors for serious chronic diseases may increase.
Water literally is the essence of life. Energy to get a baby fresh skin and body in the least agonising way is the furthest thing from the truth. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses per day, and add food with high water content such as cucumber and watermelon.
Since humans are social animals, good relationships will have great relevance in our lives as we age.
Ikigai says that we should seek for “moai” which is an informal group of people with common interests who look out for one another. Such belonging and support gives the individual a sense of security and helps increase life expectancy.
A fun fact: it was discovered that close family and friend relationships are the things that make a person live longer with better mental and physical health. Make time for those you love, and do this with enjoyment. This sense of fulfilment is believed to contribute to the remarkable longevity observed in the residents of Okinawa, Japan, one of the world’s Blue Zones.
Important nutrients present in some of these important foods range from anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids to immune system regulators, such as vitamin D, among other important antioxidants.
It is essential to always consult with an authority concerning any health issue that may have you second-guessing the use of any dietary supplement.
The natural home-made remedies and DIY (Do It Yourself) practical tips that are not enshrined in the marketplace—will be sustained through years for their contribution to graceful ageing. By integrating these powerful tools in your own life, you can unfold the anti-aging-secrets to live longer, and to fit in more healthy, well, happy, amusing, and meaningful years.
But, along with these anti-ageing secrets, embrace your wisdomful ageing period with zero judgement. Because,
Ageing is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.