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Despite being almost 60, Leslie Kenny has the biological age of a youthful 21-year-old, according to a scientific test.
After a health crisis at age 39, during which she was told she might only have “five good years” of health left, Leslie decided to take a closer look at her health and turn back the clock.
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She has now spent two decades discovering the secrets of youthful living and putting her three autoimmune diseases – lupus, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Hashimoto’s – into remission.
While it may be a bit complicated to look 21 years old, Leslie looks younger than her years.
And thankfully, she’s revealed her essentials for defying the signs of aging without using Botox.
FACE TAPPING
Leslie said face taping is a “fantastic” alternative to Botox.
She uses Japanese Face Tape from The Natural Faces, made of ‘soft’ material.
“It involves using special tape to prevent facial movement during sleep to prevent new wrinkles from forming,” she said.
While these can cost you £21 for a return, Temu does a £4 version to save you some pennies.
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AVOID INFLAMMARY FOODS
When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, she immediately took an allergy test that revealed she was sensitive to gluten and dairy.
She immediately cut them out, along with sugar and alcohol.
Leslie also avoids carbohydrates, aside from sweet potatoes and “white basmati rice that has been cooked and cooled and then drizzled with coconut oil.”
Speak with The timesshe said: “The same food won’t cause a reaction in everyone, so it’s important to find out if you have any sensitivities yourself.”
TAKE SUPPLEMENTS
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Kenny said there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to health, but people should start investigating the cause of premature aging.
“Gray hair is often a good visible indicator of what’s going on inside, and the cause can be different for everyone,” she says.
“Despite common misconceptions, gray hair is not a given.”
She said nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin D, B12, iron or spermidine are among the causes.
Alternatively, thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism or stress-related glutathione depletion may occur.
“We need to identify the cause with a detailed blood test before we can fix the problem,” she said.
“I am 59 and have no gray hair because I have been able to balance my nutritional profile and manage my thyroid problems.”
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PACKS IN COLLAGEN
Leslie often eats “collagen-rich foods,” like bone broth, and takes supplements like Davinia Taylor’s Will Powder, which is made from grass-fed Swedish beef.
She also takes four tablespoons of collagen daily.
The dosage of collagen to take varies for each person depending on their age and needs.
“While I’m sure you’ve heard of collagen, you may not know about spermidine,” she said.
FIXED REGULARLY
Leslie fasts for about 18 hours most days, drinking coffee with antioxidant-rich raw cacao and coconut milk for breakfast, lunch at 1 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m.
She eats mainly plant-based meals, but also consumes oily fish, eggs and small portions of ‘high quality’ meat.
Some experts have found that fasting can promote the body’s cell renewal process and reduce chronic inflammation, which is often related obesitytype 2 diabetes And heart disease.
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London-based Gabriela Peacock, who has helped Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie, among others, prepare for their weddings.
She told Fabulous: “The science is clear that we all have the power to make simple life-changing changes to better our future selves – no matter what genetic hand we’ve been dealt.
“The reality is that we all indulge in unhealthy eating habits from time to time, such as processed foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking too much alcohol, inhaling city pollutants and even drinking water from plastic bottles – nothing of all this is good for us.
“All this does is promote the aging process, but we all have the potential to change this.”
It can be difficult, but try to avoid sugary carbs because they fuel chronic inflammation, which is one of the worst enemies of anti-aging.
Only now you will gain weight if you consume them regularly, but your energy and hormonal levels will be affected and this will affect how you look and feel.
Whatever your age or health condition, it’s never too late to reverse the rate at which you age and embrace the energy and strength of a younger you.
Antioxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E, are essential in neutralizing free radicals, the culprits behind premature aging.
Incorporating a spectrum of colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet provides a powerful source of antioxidants.
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in abundance in oily fish such as salmon and flaxseed, are essential for maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.
Omega-3 fatty acids nourish your skin, retain moisture and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Collagen, a structural protein that declines with age, can be replenished through collagen-rich foods such as bone broth and lean protein sources.
DO ‘INVERSION’ SHOULDER STAND
Leslie’s favorite way to relax, she claims, is to turn herself upside down with shoulder supports.
To achieve this, lift your hips above your heart and your heart above your head.
Although she does this six times a day on a special inversion chair from Feet Up that costs £189, you can perform the yoga move without any machine.
However, it is not recommended for people with high blood pressure, and it will prevent you from straining your wrists or elbows.
Beginners can rest their legs against a wall if they need help.
SLEEP BEFORE MIDNIGHT
Leslie makes sure she gets an hour or two of sleep before midnight to maximize its restorative benefits, and aims to get a total of seven hours per night.
Experts say the hours between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. are crucial for non-REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, when the body repairs tissue and strengthens the immune system.
Leslie said: “To reduce inflammation [age-related increases in levels of inflammatory markers] it is essential to ensure you get a good night’s sleep.”
