Aging
Many people fear getting older. Getting older means change. We may become less active, lose some hair, become sick more often, get a few more wrinkles, take more medications and become more forgetful.
You don’t have to grow older and not feel as good about yourself as you did when you were young.
To feel young, you have to look and feel good. You can grow old gracefully and fight the stigma of aging being a bad thing.
It means taking good care of yourself, working towards a good appearance, and keeping a positive state of mind.
Growing old gracefully means finding the means by which you take care of your inner and outer beauty.
Natural Cures for Aging
Sure you can go through drastic plastic surgery methods and buy expensive creams and lotions, but it can be much easier than all of that.
By following some very simple home remedies for aging you may find that you look and feel better than you did when you were years younger.
You will gain confidence, love what you see when you look in the mirror, and ultimately find aging to be a positive thing that you can embrace.
Fish Oil for Longevity and Healthy Aging
There are two oils that can prove to be essential in your natural cures for aging. Using fish oil to help with your concentration is essential.
Find a good fish oil supplement that you can take every day to help with your concentration and focus—you’ll be as sharp as you were when you were younger.
Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help inflammation therefore can reduce symptoms of disorders influenced by inflammation such as stroke and heart attack.
Benefits of Castor Oil
Add to that castor oil which can be instrumental in the appearance of your skin.
By rubbing castor oil on your skin regularly it can help to soften it and lessen the appearance of wrinkles, making it an excellent home remedy for aging.
Castor oil can also be taken as a supplement to help with some forms of arthritis.
Coconut Oil for Skincare
You may not look at a coconut and instantly think of it as an aging remedy, but it does have some powerful components to them.
You can grate coconut and squeeze out the milk, then apply this mixture to your skin for a glowing effect. But there’s an easier way.
Virgin coconut oil can be purchased in most health food stores or if you don’t get out much, you can purchase it online.
Coconut stimulates collagen production and helps give skin a soft suppleness and it can also help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Honey for Internal and External Health
Honey is not only a sweet treat, but it can also act as an excellent home remedy for heart health.
Switch from regular honey and find a good high quality honey that you can incorporate in your diet. This could help reduce risk of heart disease.
Honey can also help retain moisture in skin. Honey does not irritate the skin and is gentle enough to be added to your skincare regime.
To apply to the skin, dampen your face and neck with warm water. Apply about two tablespoons quality honey (like raw or Manuka honey) in a circular motion over the face and neck area (avoiding the eyes) and let sit about 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
A good time to do a facial with honey would be prior to showering so it can be rinsed clean.
Resveratrol
Web MD reports on an antioxidant in red wine, called resveratrol, as the latest weapon in the anti-aging arsenal, and it's inexpensive as well.
Antioxidants in red wine play a role in health by neutralizing free radicals which are thought to damage the body and cause age-related diseases.
Further studies indicate resveratrol appears to suppress inflammation and may fight aging in humans.