« Back to Glossary <section><h2><h1><strong>7 C</strong><strong>ommon mistakes that age you</strong></h1></h2><p></p></section><section><h2><h1><strong>Eating inflammatory foods:</strong></h1><p> </p></h2><p><p>Inflammation is recognised as the root cause of ageing, and some foods promote serious inflammation in the body. Sugar reacts with collagen and other proteins in the skin to produce toxic substances that speed-up the formation of wrinkles and age spots. <strong>Wheat </strong>is a hidden source of sugar to the body. <strong>2 slices of brown bread increases blood sugar levels more than 6 teaspoons of pure white sugar. </strong>Vegetable oils such as sunflower oil contain very high levels of inflammation causing omega-6. Processed foods contain additives that also trigger chronic inflammation.</p></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Not Sleeping Properly:</strong></h1><h2><strong></strong></h2></h3><p><p>Poor sleepers show more signs of skin ageing, and recover much slower from skin damage. Studies show that lack of sleep is associated with paler skin, more wrinkles, and more droopy corners of the mouth. Other studies have shown that those who do not get enough sleep are prone to brain diseases. </p><br /></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Avoiding Fat:</strong></h1></h3><p><p>Women are generally advised to avoid fat, and while this is true for some types of fat, the body requires certain essential fats in order to maintain optimal health. Saturated fat is an essential part of skin cells, and keeps them supple and full. Fat is also necessary to maintain the structure and functions of the heart, brain and nervous system. Low levels of Omega-3 fats are associated with cellular inflammation and accelerated ageing. </p><br /><p></p><p></p></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Not drinking enough water:</strong></h1><h2><strong></strong></h2></h3><p><p>When the skin is dehydrated, it looks wrinkled in appearance. Many people do not drink the minimum of 1.5 litres of water required daily, and are unaware that they are chronically dehydrated. Water is needed to dissolve and flush out toxins that encourage inflammation in the body. </p><br /><p></p><p></p></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Sun damage:</strong></h1><h2><strong></strong></h2></h3><p><p>The sun is the best source of Vitamin D, but exposing the skin to too much sun accelerates skin ageing. Sunbathing is a healthy habit, however care should be taken not to overdo it. The best sun is the early morning or late evening sunshine. </p><br /><p></p><p></p></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Sun Tan Lotions and Cosmetics:</strong></h1><h2><strong></strong></h2></h3><p><p>Most suntan lotions contain harmful petrochemical compounds that cause damage to the skin. Non-toxic suntan lotions contain minerals rather than toxic chemicals. Most skin creams also contain an array of toxic chemicals, the best known being parabens. To reduce exposure, use more natural products, and read the label to find out the contents.</p><p> </p><br /><p></p><p></p></p></section><section><h3><h2><h1><strong>Smoking:</strong></h1></h2></h3><p><p>Smoking accelerates skin ageing especially by destroying Vitamin C in the body. Vitamin C is needed to produce collagen. If you must smoke, make sure you take a daily Vitamin C supplement, and consider detoxing your body at least twice a year. </p><br /></p></section><section><h3><h1><strong>Lastly… Don’t forget to go for periodic health check up. Why?</strong></h1></h3><p><p><strong>A periodic health check up is done to assess your overall health status.</strong> The information gained from your examination will allow your doctor to give you specific recommendations about how you can prevent disease and maintain good health. This procedure allows you to identify problems early on so that you can take steps to prevent any potential health issues from getting worse. If your doctor notices something concerning during the exam, they can then order necessary tests or perform other procedures to investigate the problem further. 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