Hi! folks,

got this from cory quirino's column in today's issue of inquirer. hope to see you all looking 10 years younger these coming months, hehe...

Pointers for age reversal

1. Detoxify the body! Make a list of all the things you do that you already know are not good for you like drowning yourself in alcohol, nonstop smoking, eating beyond your limit, sleeping later and later each night, downing too many pills (medication of any kind), bingeing on sweets.

Start cutting back on these bad habits. Better yet, try to break the habit today. Replace cravings with vegetables, fruits, herbal teas, nuts and grain.

2. Unload the mind! When your mind is constantly bombarded with worry, it goes on overload. A mind constantly fed with problems, fears, anxieties will also weigh down your own body.

3. Try to relax! Adopting a more positive attitude will instantly signal your body to be in a state of ease. Enroll in meditation classes. Or do mind-body exercises like Taichi or Qigong.

Meditation: Close your eyes. Imagine you are watching the sea, following the tides roll in and out. Feel at peace.

Catch your breath

No. Don't hold your breath. Catch it. When you are in a hurry, you tend to breathe faster and take shallow breaths. This hastens oxidation in the body. Thus, it speeds up aging. Got it?
If you stop rushing through the day, you will be kinder to your heart.
Right now, do this: Breathe in, breathe out in slow counts of five. Keep practicing until it feels so natural to you. Now, smile. And keep smiling throughout the day and night.

Pampering tips

1. Go to a dermatologist. Have a facial and body scrub. If this is expensive for you, you can do it at home. Standard scrubs can use sugar or raw oatmeal: 2 tbsp mixed with 1 tbsp virgin coconut or olive oil. Gently rub your body. A weekly ritual ought to give your skin its luster.

2. Always have a bottle of water by your side. Sip whenever you can. This will rehydrate your skin.

3. Avoid touching your face with your hands. Always use a tissue or cotton balls. If you have to touch your face, wash your hands first.