An injection can keep your age away

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• A month after researchers pin pointed two proteins linked to youth, an injection to erase the health problems associated with ageing is near at hand.The injection manipulates a body's mitochondria, sausage-shaped 'powerhouses' in every cell of the body except red blood cells.
• They turn the food we eat into energy that can be used by the heart, muscles, brain and other parts of the body.Research has suggested their deterioration is an important cause of ageing, according to a report in New Scientist magazine.
• Correcting genetic mutations in mitochondria can also help fight illnesses such as diabetes, Parkinson's, stroke, Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer. The gradual build-up of the faulty genes over a lifetime is also thought to be an important cause of ageing. But attempts to introduce normal genes into mitochondria to replace defective ones have so far failed.
• It is not a panacea but, if successful, it might potentially correct part of this age-associated damage to mitochondria which might be important in slowing down ageing," Professor Patrick Chinnery, a leading British expert on mitochondrial disorders, was quoted as saying in Daily Mail.
• Mitochondria have their own DNA. If this is faulty a mitochondrial disease occurs. So far, researchers have been unable to transport genes across the mitochondrial membrane into the mitochondria themselves.In their research, Marisol Corral-Debrinski and colleagues at the Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris selected two mitochondrial gene mutations - one that causes muscle weakness and another that causes blindness.
• They tagged normal versions of these genes with two separate 'address codes' and inserted them into cells grown in a lab. Both mutations were reversed. The experiments would now be conducted on rats, and eventually humans may get the 'elixir of life'.
• In a recent trial reported in the Lancet, injections of genes into the brain significantly helped relieve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. About one in 5,000 children and adults are at risk of developing a mitochondrial disease, which include disorders of the nervous system and blindness.

SKIN AGEING

• Environmental pollution, harsh sunlight and air conditioning ( sapping up moisture) enhance its ageing process.
• Strss, coupled with negative emotions also act as a catalyst in skin ageing.
• As you age, muscle contractions and rest lines develop into irritable lines, which are known as wrinkles.
• There are also freckles and sun spots that speed up the ageing process.
• Melanin, which is the pigment in your skin, protects it from scorching heat. So fair skinned people are more susceptible to damage from exposure to excessive UV rays.

To prevent or slow down he skin ageing process :

• From age 35-40 onwards, reduce high impact aerobic exercises that involve a lot of jumping.
• Use sunscreen lotion with SPF between 15 and 25 and which also has a UVA block.
• Eat coloured fruits and vegetables at least three times a week. Any colour has anti-oxidant properties. It delays ageing hence less wrinkles are formed.
• Eat sprouts at least twice a week and always opt for a balanced diet.
• Drink lots of water, at least 6-8 glasses a day. It keeps your body hydrated and is a great detoxifier.
• Daily exercise, indulging in some regular hobbies or relaxation techniques and good sleep are some other essentials to maintain good healthy skin.

HEALTHY HABITS THAT ZAP YOUR ENERGY

• Getting up late on the weekend

You wake up feeling sluggish rather than alert. Rather than getting up late in the mornings, spread out your sleep over the day in naps not more than 4 minutes each. Not only will you feel sharp, but you will also be more likely to fall asleep at your normal time at night.

• Eating a big breakfast

When you eat a meal with lot of calories and fat, then some of the food that normally provides energy to the brain and muscles, is diverted to the stomach to help with digestion. Instead , try two eggs and a toast with jam.

• You never snack between meals.

If you go for more than four hours without food, your blood sugar may drop, which drains your energy and leaves you cranky and ravenous. Munching on a portion controlled snack that is a combo of protein, carbo and fats can help stabilize your blood sugar, mood and energy levels. Smart choices include one ounce of string cheese with one quarter cup of soy nuts, one fourth cup of dried fruit and 20 almonds or a mini whole wheat sandwich filled with a low calorie dressing. You ca \n also include food with high water content such as soup, salad and veggies which will make you feel full faster and eat less.

• You hydrate during and after workout

To say energized, drink 16 ounces of water spaced out over one to two hours before you exercise and aother 6 to 8 ounces within 15 minutes of working out.

• To extend our cardio, you skip the stretch

Do full body stretching for at least five minutes after exercising. It expedites recovery of muscles and improves circulation, making you feel more energetic.

BLACK JAMUNS

• Buying .

The larger variety are not necessarily the best ones. Look for the ones with a dark , smooth unblemished skin and which are firm to the touch. The soft and overripe ones, though sweet are low on nutritional value.

• Storing

It is always advisable to consume black jamuns on the very day you buy them.

• Nutritional value

This is the perfect fruit for people suffering from diabetes, as it helps in controlling your blood sugar level. Another option is to dry the seeds, powder them, and have a bit of the powder every day of the year. This will help in regulating the blood sugar level.

SEP 6 OF SURYA NAMASKAR : ASHTANGA NAMASKARA

• Exhale and lower the body to the floor until the feet, knees and forehead are touching the ground. Your hips should be slightly raised from the ground. Breathe normally.

• This asana is extremely helpful in strengthening the chest and the arms. It also increases blood circulation to the upper torso, thus helping in rejuvenating the nerves.

STEP 5 OF SURYA NAMASKAR : PARVATASANA

• While exhaling, take your left foot back to place it near the right foot.With both feet and both hands on the ground, raise your hips upwards to form an arch. Align your head with your arms and keep the arms straight.
• This posture strengthens the nerves and muscles in the arms and legs, stretches the calf muscles and makes the spine straight and taut.

MODERN TECHNIQUES TO REMAIN FOREVER YOUNG.

• Cleopatra used to bathe in donkey's milk in order to preserve her beauty.
• Some models and actors bathe in and even brush their teeth with Evian.
• Many celebrities rinse their faces with champagne, which has excellent anti-oxidant properties.
• Champagne ensures a glowing, toned appearance.
• Bathing in wine keeps your skin and complexion bursting with a spirited youthfulness.
• Oxygen therapy is also very useful in preserving our looks and stalling the march of time.
• Goat intestine therapy rejuvenates the skin.
• Oil sourced from the emu bird penetrates very deep into the skin and smoothens out the wrinkles.
• Dab cinnamon oil on your lips to keep them beautiful.
• Rose water cleanses the skin and unclogs its pores.
• Olive oil baths and massages are very good for the skin.
• Rinsing your face with lemon juice and water does wonders.
• Olive oil mixed with coconut oil does wonders for the skin.
• Applying papaya and orange goop on the skin keeps it glowing.
• Cocoa butter is very good for the skin.