Some of the natural ways to help keep your youthfulness intact include:
Sleep, the number one magic youth potion! We are exhausted as a culture. More sleep means more time for the body to renew itself. Be sure to get enough of it. Most people need at least 7 hours of sleep a night.
Diet. What you eat affects how you look and feel. Next to sleep, diet is the most important anti-aging technique. Proper nutrition and weight control are key. In addition to eating a diet of primarily organic food, consider some of the following new perspectives: calorie restriction, which means systematic undereating; and reducing flour products, refined grains and sugar on a daily basis. Adding freshly made vegetable juices, taking antioxidants, and adding superfoods to your diet offer a great boost. Some of our favorites include all types of berries and cherries, including blueberries, goji berry juice, acai berry juice, raw undenatured coconut oil, krill oil, green tea and curcumin.
Vitamins & supplements. In addition to a food-based multiple, consider extra Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that assists in eliminating the production of cancer cells in our bodies. Vitamin K is an even more powerful antioxidant that has been known to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and heart diseases. Vitamin D intake can provide protection from cancer, heart disease and diabetes. New evidence suggests that Vitamin C may slow the aging process in animals. In the supplement department, the addition of digestive enzymes and probiotics can make all the good
Lifestyle choices. Re-format your hard drive by scheduling daily meditation, exercise and home cooking. Smoking, alcohol and drugs, both prescription and recreational, can take a huge toll on the body's ability to maintain optimal health.
Water. We are water-based organisms and require significant quantities of it to flush toxins, hydrate cells, and to maintain a vibrant and healthy body. Drink at least half your body weight of purified water each and every day.
Therapies. Practices and therapies such as yoga, tai chi, qi gong, pilates, meditation, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, far infrared saunas, Epsom salt baths and other life supportive options all contribute to optimum health.
Mental health. Keep an active mind, maintain a connection to nature, get plenty of sunshine, maintain social ties, and keep learning. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be highly effective in preventing and managing depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
Exercise. Exercise is essential to maintaining health, vitality and longevity. Exercise stimulates all the body's systems and processes including metabolism, energy level, mental health, sleep, structural integrity, and cellular activity. If you need motivation, a little caffeine might help. Studies suggest that substances in caffeine trigger muscles to use fat to fuel exercise, and that caffeine taken during exercise can delay the onset of fatigue. We are not suggesting a cup of coffee before a workout; rather, try a cup of green, twig or white tea if this helps you get going. If all else fails, get a dog!
New research offers exciting future technologies that may help prevent aging and initiate regeneration of health:
Stem cell therapy. The potential to heal once incurable degenerative diseases such as cancer or heart disease by regenerating cells that have failed or are about to fail is now within grasp, via regenerative medicine using adult stem cells. Adult stem cells can perform all of the body's natural repair processes. They can travel to a site of damage, penetrate and then
regenerate the tissue by a process called transdifferentiation. Ideally, one's cells would be harvested before the onset of disease and before natural aging has diminished their potency and effectiveness. The concept of banking adult stem cells is now well established through blood banks. Nutrients such as green tea, vitamin D3, carnosine, blueberry, and DHA may help stimulate optimal stem cell proliferation and function, thus promoting regeneration and healing. Resveratrol, derived from red wine, is showing promise for boosting stem cell health. It is believed that it works by mimicking the effects of calorie restriction, the best anti-aging strategy to date, by reducing oxidative stress and boosting energy production.
Another method to support stem cell proliferation and function is through optimizing hormone levels. Using bioidentical hormones (which are identical to those naturally occurring in the body), it is possible to restore deficient adult hormones to youthful levels. Stem cell enhancing effects have been noted with both growth hormone and estradiol replacement therapy.
hGH. Human growth hormone is responsible for cell reproduction and growth. Also called somatotropin, it is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that is secreted during sleep. It has reputed anti-aging properties and the ability to increase muscle bulk and mass. The theory is that it stimulates the rebuilding and repair of tissues. The use of hGH in bodybuilding has allegedly been around since the 1960s to 1970s, but benefits and risks are still undefined.
GH3. GH3 is a vitamin compound that works at the cellular level to improve the overall functioning of the human system. It consists primarily of procaine, which is composed of two naturally occurring B vitamins, PABA and DEAE. It increases cell membrane flexibility and conductivity, meaning that more nutrients can get into cells, and more toxins can be excreted.
GH3 users report an increase in circulation, which can result in improved kidney function. Also, many experience improved memory, skin tone, agility, and energy levels. GH3 users have shown regenerative effects in numerous disease conditions such as Parkinson's disease, high or low blood pressure, ulcers, thinning and fading of hair, and eyesight.
SAMe. S-Adenosylmethionine promises to be one of the most potent, multi-purpose anti-aging, anti-disease therapies ever introduced. It is a co-factor in a number of critical biochemical reactions. SAMe is the precursor for three fundamental biochemical pathways and it is found in almost every tissue of the body. A natural metabolite of the amino acid methionine. SAMe appears to be a non-toxic, anti-aging, health-enhancing blockbuster that could do wonders for every one of us.
Some of its benefits are: maintains cellular function, protects against cholestasis (bile impairment or blockage), protects against liver damage caused by MAO inhibitors and anti-convulsants, regenerates cells, may protect against heart disease, has antidepressant action equal to, and faster than FDA-approved drugs, anti is essential for the synthesis of melatonin. Due to its function in every cell in the body, advocates feel the potential of SAMe to reverse disease appears to be limitless.
So, start now and watch for improvements in how you look and feel. Your body will appreciate any effort you make.
Sleep, the number one magic youth potion! We are exhausted as a culture. More sleep means more time for the body to renew itself. Be sure to get enough of it. Most people need at least 7 hours of sleep a night.
Diet. What you eat affects how you look and feel. Next to sleep, diet is the most important anti-aging technique. Proper nutrition and weight control are key. In addition to eating a diet of primarily organic food, consider some of the following new perspectives: calorie restriction, which means systematic undereating; and reducing flour products, refined grains and sugar on a daily basis. Adding freshly made vegetable juices, taking antioxidants, and adding superfoods to your diet offer a great boost. Some of our favorites include all types of berries and cherries, including blueberries, goji berry juice, acai berry juice, raw undenatured coconut oil, krill oil, green tea and curcumin.
Vitamins & supplements. In addition to a food-based multiple, consider extra Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that assists in eliminating the production of cancer cells in our bodies. Vitamin K is an even more powerful antioxidant that has been known to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis and heart diseases. Vitamin D intake can provide protection from cancer, heart disease and diabetes. New evidence suggests that Vitamin C may slow the aging process in animals. In the supplement department, the addition of digestive enzymes and probiotics can make all the good
Lifestyle choices. Re-format your hard drive by scheduling daily meditation, exercise and home cooking. Smoking, alcohol and drugs, both prescription and recreational, can take a huge toll on the body's ability to maintain optimal health.
Water. We are water-based organisms and require significant quantities of it to flush toxins, hydrate cells, and to maintain a vibrant and healthy body. Drink at least half your body weight of purified water each and every day.
Therapies. Practices and therapies such as yoga, tai chi, qi gong, pilates, meditation, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic, far infrared saunas, Epsom salt baths and other life supportive options all contribute to optimum health.
Mental health. Keep an active mind, maintain a connection to nature, get plenty of sunshine, maintain social ties, and keep learning. The omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may be highly effective in preventing and managing depression, anxiety and cognitive decline.
Exercise. Exercise is essential to maintaining health, vitality and longevity. Exercise stimulates all the body's systems and processes including metabolism, energy level, mental health, sleep, structural integrity, and cellular activity. If you need motivation, a little caffeine might help. Studies suggest that substances in caffeine trigger muscles to use fat to fuel exercise, and that caffeine taken during exercise can delay the onset of fatigue. We are not suggesting a cup of coffee before a workout; rather, try a cup of green, twig or white tea if this helps you get going. If all else fails, get a dog!
New research offers exciting future technologies that may help prevent aging and initiate regeneration of health:
Stem cell therapy. The potential to heal once incurable degenerative diseases such as cancer or heart disease by regenerating cells that have failed or are about to fail is now within grasp, via regenerative medicine using adult stem cells. Adult stem cells can perform all of the body's natural repair processes. They can travel to a site of damage, penetrate and then
regenerate the tissue by a process called transdifferentiation. Ideally, one's cells would be harvested before the onset of disease and before natural aging has diminished their potency and effectiveness. The concept of banking adult stem cells is now well established through blood banks. Nutrients such as green tea, vitamin D3, carnosine, blueberry, and DHA may help stimulate optimal stem cell proliferation and function, thus promoting regeneration and healing. Resveratrol, derived from red wine, is showing promise for boosting stem cell health. It is believed that it works by mimicking the effects of calorie restriction, the best anti-aging strategy to date, by reducing oxidative stress and boosting energy production.
Another method to support stem cell proliferation and function is through optimizing hormone levels. Using bioidentical hormones (which are identical to those naturally occurring in the body), it is possible to restore deficient adult hormones to youthful levels. Stem cell enhancing effects have been noted with both growth hormone and estradiol replacement therapy.
hGH. Human growth hormone is responsible for cell reproduction and growth. Also called somatotropin, it is a protein produced by the pituitary gland that is secreted during sleep. It has reputed anti-aging properties and the ability to increase muscle bulk and mass. The theory is that it stimulates the rebuilding and repair of tissues. The use of hGH in bodybuilding has allegedly been around since the 1960s to 1970s, but benefits and risks are still undefined.
GH3. GH3 is a vitamin compound that works at the cellular level to improve the overall functioning of the human system. It consists primarily of procaine, which is composed of two naturally occurring B vitamins, PABA and DEAE. It increases cell membrane flexibility and conductivity, meaning that more nutrients can get into cells, and more toxins can be excreted.
GH3 users report an increase in circulation, which can result in improved kidney function. Also, many experience improved memory, skin tone, agility, and energy levels. GH3 users have shown regenerative effects in numerous disease conditions such as Parkinson's disease, high or low blood pressure, ulcers, thinning and fading of hair, and eyesight.
SAMe. S-Adenosylmethionine promises to be one of the most potent, multi-purpose anti-aging, anti-disease therapies ever introduced. It is a co-factor in a number of critical biochemical reactions. SAMe is the precursor for three fundamental biochemical pathways and it is found in almost every tissue of the body. A natural metabolite of the amino acid methionine. SAMe appears to be a non-toxic, anti-aging, health-enhancing blockbuster that could do wonders for every one of us.
Some of its benefits are: maintains cellular function, protects against cholestasis (bile impairment or blockage), protects against liver damage caused by MAO inhibitors and anti-convulsants, regenerates cells, may protect against heart disease, has antidepressant action equal to, and faster than FDA-approved drugs, anti is essential for the synthesis of melatonin. Due to its function in every cell in the body, advocates feel the potential of SAMe to reverse disease appears to be limitless.
So, start now and watch for improvements in how you look and feel. Your body will appreciate any effort you make.
