notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends strength training to im- prove muscle strength and mass. Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, Utah, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.
Good Posture “We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet. Bending, stretching and strength
training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith recommends a “walking desk”, es- sentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour. “You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith. Yoga postures like the cobra and the
bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.
Healthy Skin “Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin ag- ing is caused by the three D’s: deflation,
descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed.
Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nu- trition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deteriora- tion is the loss of skin tone and elastic- ity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise.
Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an eco- nomical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupres- sure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow. It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum. “Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.”
Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress. Learn more at
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Dry Brushing Dry brushing stimulates oil pro- duction, circulation that tightens skin and lymphatic drainage for detoxification and improved im- mune function. It also exfoliates. Using a moderately stiff brush with a long handle, start with the feet and vigorously brush eight long, smooth strokes in each of the listed areas, always brushing toward the heart:
Whole-Body
Soles of the feet Tops of the feet Calves Shins
Both sides of lower legs Upper thighs Inner thighs Backs of thighs Buttocks Lower back Sides (love handles) Belly
Breasts (very gently) Chest Palms of hands Forearms, front and back
Upper arms, inside, outside and back Upper back and shoulders Neck (brush toward the face in this instance only)
Face (use a softer cosmetic brush or similar device)
Source: Teresa Tapp, an exercise physiologist and nutritional coun- selor, in Safety Harbor, FL
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