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Want to know the secret to staying young? Ask Doctor Cates. Why? She’s a walking billboard for anti-aging. Plus, she really knows what she’s talking about.

Dr. Trevor Cates, known as the Spa Doctor, was the first woman licensed as a naturopath in the state of California. Now practicing in beautiful Park City, Utah, Doctor Cates makes it her mission to help people on their road to wellness through her podcast, blog, articles, web site, television appearances, speaking engagements, and her actual brick-and-mortar practice.

In my talk with Dr. Cates, we dive into the fountain of youth! Everyone is getting older… it’s better than the alternative, right? But we don’t have to suffer through the symptoms of premature aging (wrinkles, fatigue, weight gain, chronic disease) when so much is actually in our own hands.Dr. Cates is about to give us some insight into ageing gracefully, including:Spotting the six signs of premature aging.Why genes don’t matter as much as you thought they did.What you’re buying that makes you age faster.21 Day Healthy Habits ChallengePlus, how to make a green smoothie kids love!

Dr. Trevor Holly Cates, affectionately called The Spa Doctor, was the first woman licensed as a naturopath in the state of California. Since then, she’s been blazing a trail in the world of natural, holistic health and wellness.A walking billboard for anti-aging, Dr. Cates looks like she’s in her twenties! She obviously practices what she preaches… which falls decidedly into the “lifestyle” group of anti-aging proponents as opposed to the group that goes for surgery and synthetic fixes.What does aging look like? We can’t stop aging, but we can prevent early aging. Watch for these six signs of early aging:FATIGUE: You may start to feel yourself getting tired more often.FOCUS: It might feel harder to stay focused.PHYSIQUE: It’s harder to stay in shape—as you lose muscle and gain fat.ACHES AND PAINS: You’ll start to feel ‘em.SKIN CHANGES: You may start to notice wrinkles, fine lines, and discoloration.CHRONIC DISEASE: Your risk for diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease is elevated.

“We are all getting older, but the goal is to age gracefully.”You can see the way people live their lives on their faces as in their bodies. What are some of the things we can change to help us age gracefully?

LIFESTYLE CHANGESLimiting sun exposure goes a long way toward helping you look younger. Some sun is good for your daily dose of Vitamin D and to help you feel good and be active, just be smart about it. Protect your skin by wearing a hat, covering up, and avoiding going out at peak sun hours.

Stop smoking and avoid second-hand smoke. Cigarettes are an environmental toxin that causes wrinkled, leathery skin on top of a host of other health issues including lung cancer.

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