MALIBU 10 HABITS THAT CAN MAKE YOU OLDER THAN YOU ARE If you’re not happy with how fast you seem to be aging then its time to get serious and stop the bad behavior! It is possible to turn clock back. Some foods you eat and even the way you sleep can add years to your face and may shorten your lifespan. Here are 10 suggestions: 1) Pass On Dessert: Aside from adding excess pounds to your body, your sweet tooth will also add years to your face. Sugar molecules attach to protein fibers in each of our cells. This damaging process can reduce your radiance. It can also add dark circles under the eyes, loss of tone, puffiness, increase fine lines and wrinkles, loss of facial contours (jowls) and increased pore size. Pass on the sugary treats if you want to preserve your youthful glow. 2) Wear Sunscreen: The sun is not always your friend. The number one cause of nearly every sign of premature aging on the human face is ultraviolet exposure. UV light is present even when it’s cloudy or raining. Protect your skin by wearing sunblock whenever you’ll be outdoors, even for a short time if possible. Most doctors recommend an SPF between 30 and 50. So, whether running errands, driving, walking (even to the mailbox) or spending a day at the beach, remember your sunscreen! 3) Limit Alcohol: Drinking alcohol really does speed up the aging process! This includes premature wrinkles, loss of collagen, elasticity, redness, dehydration and puffiness. However, it’s the amount and frequency of your drinking that really matters. However there are some recent studies that indicate that alcohol has some health benefits – when you drink in moderation. 4) Sleep Longer: You may think that as you get a little older you don’t need as much sleep, but experts say you still need seven or eight hours every night for optimal health. Not getting enough sleep can keep you from functioning well during the day, lead to weight gain and really drag on your overall health. If you are going to bed at a reasonable hour but still feel like you’re dragging during the day, talk to your doctor to rule out sleep disorders (sleep apnea, etc.). 5) Pass On The Straw: As simple as it sounds, drinking through a straw causes you to purse your lips, which can cause wrinkles from the repetitive muscle motion. You’re better off removing the lid and drinking straight out of the cup. And keep in mind that any repetitive motion around the mouth can contribute to more lines and wrinkles, and that includes frowning and cigarette smoking. 6) Eye Cream: Even no-fuss skincare routine needs to include a good eye cream to keep aging wrinkles at bay. Skin around the eyes is thinner than the skin on the rest of your face and shows age faster. Keeping the eye area moisturized can take years off your face. Eye creams that are most effective contain Retin A, a form of vitamin A. Other important factors include emollients and moisturizers that trap moisture, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. These promote formation of collagen and elastin to tighten the skin and reduce fine lines around the eyes. 7) Sleeping On Your Side Or Face Down: Skin care professionals agree, sleeping on your stomach or on your side with your face pressed into the pillow can create wrinkles and accelerate aging. The connective tissue and collagen in your face becomes weaker and less supportive. So when you sleep on the same side of your face (or stomach) night after night, your skin won’t smooth out or spring back as quickly. Those crease lines from your pillow can become permanent. Sleep on your back or invest in a satin pillowcase to keep skin smooth. 8) Move: If you spend most of the day sitting, make a plan to get up every 30 minutes to shake it out. People who work at a desk all day are at increased risk for kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer… not to mention obesity. Get up out of that chair! 9) Becoming a Couch Potato: Speaking of exercise… Regular physical activity is a healthy essential for many things, from staving off heart disease to keeping stress at bay. There are countless reasons to keep exercising. But, let’s add one you may not even have thought of… preventing injury. An injury that limits mobility and, in turn, your independence is a game-changer. Research shows that even if you walk for just 30 minutes three times a week, it’ll lower your risk of disabling injuries. So break the sloth habit and get moving. 10) Have More Sex: Are you sex starved or have a low libido? Nobody would deny that an active, healthy sex life can have a positive effect on your overall health... Clinical studies have shown that our chances of having heart problems decrease if you stay sexually active. This is due to higher levels of oxytocin, a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that is produced during arousal and orgasm (for men and women). Research also shows that sexual activity can bolster the immune system in both women and men. It can also reduce stress and is widely associated with the stability of relationships. Other studies have shown that in women, it can have a protective effect against endometriosis. In men, there are many that report a a reduction of the occurrence of prostate cancer.
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BEHAVIOR By Diana Nicholson
Pilates instructor Diana Nicholson trained under Master Teacher, Marie Jose Blom Lawrence at “Long Beach Dance and Conditioning” She is a certified “Health Coach” from “The Institute for Integrative Nutrition” and a graduate of the California Healing Arts College”, as well as Yoga Certified through UnityOneYoga.
Most importantly, having more sex will give you that youthful glow! Move over, moisturizer—time to turn the clock back!
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SUMMER of Starting Saturday, July 11th, Soulcycle will be having surprise instructors come and teach classes at the Malibu studio. July 11th - Laura Crago (with a live, in-class DJ!) July 18th - Ben B. July 25th - Chris New time-slots that have been added on Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:30AM with Jason and 5:30 with Tiff D. Jason will also be taking over the 9:30AM class on Monday mornings alongside Roarke.
Malibu. Sun. Fun. Done. Soulcycle Malibu 3874 Cross Creek Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 (310) 973-7685
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