Mechanisms of ageing(and what can be done to slow it down.)
As much as we all try to deny it (and I am one of them), the ageing of the body,its organs and functions is an unavoidable fact of life. Knowledge of its effects becomes all the more apparent as each year passes and as age life expectancy increases, will become more widespread and visible to the public consciousness.
The normal ageing of body tissue is a natural, physiological, progressive and irreversible process. No matter how much botox you pump into yourself to remain looking younger, the inside of the body, if opened up is still going to look like an old person! This is due to
I think we need to start taking note of what many older people are currently doing in their later years, and that is not taking it lying down and continuing to enjoy their life rather than just accepting their lot, giving up and dying.
Many seniors enjoy full active lives, and this keeps them busy & occupied which in turn keeps them healthy and energised. Trying new things, travelling, taking up new hobbies and interests all add to the value of their lives and keeps the brain active, reducing the speed of degeneration. There are so many activities for Active Seniors out there now, it is not a bleak desert paving the way to Deathsville as was faced previously by earlier generations. I have many clients well into their 60's, 70's and 80's who are so active I am shocked at what they get up to; parachuting, travelling the world, learning to ride a motorbike and these are just the ladies!
They are also aware of taking care of their bodies; They themselves take care of the inside, yet come to me to take care of the outside be it massage of achy bones and muscles after an evening of jitter bugging at age 75, or a collagen facial to plump out the skin and increase cellular regeneration to soften the appearance of fine lines. These clients are not stupid;they know they wont look like a teenager after an hour treatment but the mental boost they get makes them feel younger and gives them an energy that is very infectious. Of course, the younger you start in taking care of yourself, the effects of ageing can be lessened, masked however you want to phrase it. The key is you are never too old to try something new or go somewhere different.
Massages begin from £25, facials from £26, treat an older person in your life for some TLC, they'll love you for it. 0779 408 4666
The normal ageing of body tissue is a natural, physiological, progressive and irreversible process. No matter how much botox you pump into yourself to remain looking younger, the inside of the body, if opened up is still going to look like an old person! This is due to
- Genetic Factors; our genes determine how fast we will age, our lifespan (the maximum age so far is 120 years).
- Free Radicals; Unstable molecules which carry an electric ion are present briefly at the end of a chemical reaction within cells in the body. They stick to, and damage proteins, cellular membranes and genetic material. This process accelerates ageing if there are too many free radicals in the body.
- Other factors include immunity to disease, hormonal reductions within the body, diet, exercise, smoking, environment( exposure to sunlight) are examined as causes of the variable speed of ageing.
Many seniors enjoy full active lives, and this keeps them busy & occupied which in turn keeps them healthy and energised. Trying new things, travelling, taking up new hobbies and interests all add to the value of their lives and keeps the brain active, reducing the speed of degeneration. There are so many activities for Active Seniors out there now, it is not a bleak desert paving the way to Deathsville as was faced previously by earlier generations. I have many clients well into their 60's, 70's and 80's who are so active I am shocked at what they get up to; parachuting, travelling the world, learning to ride a motorbike and these are just the ladies!
They are also aware of taking care of their bodies; They themselves take care of the inside, yet come to me to take care of the outside be it massage of achy bones and muscles after an evening of jitter bugging at age 75, or a collagen facial to plump out the skin and increase cellular regeneration to soften the appearance of fine lines. These clients are not stupid;they know they wont look like a teenager after an hour treatment but the mental boost they get makes them feel younger and gives them an energy that is very infectious. Of course, the younger you start in taking care of yourself, the effects of ageing can be lessened, masked however you want to phrase it. The key is you are never too old to try something new or go somewhere different.
Massages begin from £25, facials from £26, treat an older person in your life for some TLC, they'll love you for it. 0779 408 4666
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