I think we can be 150 years, as human beings .... In fact, we live in a world full of negativity and materialistic motivations. Those of us, the belief that society forces us to win and really get in touch with their inner forces, have the greatest chance of longevity. The first step is to believe in longevity, it could happen. The strength of your faith is above the written word. And 'what helps outsiders to win against all odds. It is the backbone ofmost of the miracles. It may actually be the first awakening of a new journey of healthy and happy life.
I know that many people are dependent on the awareness of doctors or hear what they hear on television or in casual conversation. I have studied anti-aging and longevity of my journey to finding the best food ever. I have a lot of important ideas and concepts of wellness, which I think will come when integrated into your life, your chances for longevity in your stack.
ForAppetizers I believe that faith affects us on a genetic level. It just makes sense to me. There's a reason why, as we think about the things your heart rate goes up or your hair stand on his arms. The same applies to the feeling you get when certain songs on the radio. This connection between the mind and soul is really the communication between the brain and every cell of your body. You have the option, your genes control your thoughts and you control what you eat. We allheard you are what you eat. Have you heard you are what you think? I believe it is just as powerful because it controls your stress levels and your ability to stay healthy. Let's take a look at a quick action plan that we could start today to take ourselves on a positive journey towards living to 150 years old.
I know you have heard this before but you need to find a way to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Even the new food pyramid has increased the daily consumption up to 9 to 12 servings a day. This is almost impossible for most people so you need to do whatever you can to come close to that even if it means getting fruit and vegetable supplements in capsule or powder form that you can take on the go. It is a step in the right direction. We need to also stop putting toxins into our bodies. Get rid of the hydrogenated oils, the high fructose corn syrups, the pesticides and herbicides, the food preservatives, the dirty water and the dirty air. Dirty air can be a tough one because there are so many factors. Don't leave your windows closed all winter. Open them at least for 15 minutes a day to circulate the air. Another good suggestion is plants. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and oxygenate your house. Some good oxygenating plants are bamboo plants, chinese evergreen plants, Aloe Vera, and spider plants.
We also need to fight all the free radicals that are being generated in our bodies with some healthy antioxidants. These are best obtained from berries which come packed with 1000's of other substances which work together to help our immune system and our cells. There is also grape seed extract, Vitamin A, C and E, Lycopene from tomatoes, CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic acid, L-Carnosine and a variety of colorful fruits. Exercising daily is another huge help for your body. Strength training especially has been known to increase human growth hormones which have been noted for their anti-aging properties. So many people go to anti-aging clinics which is a step in the right direction but some of the same benefits can be obtained from strength training. Another human growth hormone gnerator is sleep. Sleep is extremely important and studies have shown that people who get less than 5 hours or more than 10 hours sleep have a 60% higher mortality rate.
There are some foods in particular that I have read about that seem to be getting a lot of anti-aging attention. Resveratrol which is found in grape skin, grape seeds, peanuts, mulberries and raspberries are well known anti-aging substances except most people associate it with red wine. However, an overdose on red wine diminishes the affect in my opinion because of the toxicity of the added alcohol on the liver. Coconut oil which unfortunately most people say is bad for them, is actually an amazing product. It is good on your skin, it is the only oil I will cook with and recent studies have noted its anti-aging properties. Omega 3's have always got a huge standing ovation on the anti-aging front because the Japanese who consume so much of it have a much longer life span than the western world. I get Omega 3's from flax seed, hemp seed, avocadoes, olives, nuts and Krill oil.
Some other general items of interest in the arena of longevity is too eat less. This can be difficult for some people especially athletes who need carbs for fuel. However, whenever possible in between training cycles, or for one day here or there, eating lightly has been proven to help us live longer. Tests have been done in Russia on chickens which lived 3 times longer than other chickens when they were fed a small diet rich in raw, organic foods. We should also maintain an alkaline body as much as possible. Cancer cannot survive in an alkaline environment so eating alkaline foods, drinking alkaline water, and keeping stress at a minimum will keep you more alkaline and help your body keep minerals where they belong instead of using them to raise your alkalinity. Deep breathing is also a good practice because it relieves stress which is a killer in itself. We could all reduce stress and anything you do that helps reduce it should increase your lifespan. I know it can seem like a full time job trying to eat right, excercise right, live in a place with great air, drink the best water ever, be around the best people that lift your spirits, supplement your diet with organic superfoods and supplements that are particularly useful to you based on your gene profile. However, it can also be a way of life and not looked at as a full time job. It is often said that your net worth will be the average of the 5 people you hang around with the most. I would say that your health will be a reflection of the 5 people you hang around with the most. I know some people don't seem to have control right now of the people they have around them. For whatever reason they are stuck in jobs or relationships. However, it can be a goal that you set to move towards a life that you create that is healthy for you and the people around you. You will then attract more health to your life. Deep down inside most people know these things. They may not have the knowledge of specific foods they should eat but they know when their environment is unhealthy. Another key factor is colon health. Noone likes to talk about it but it is basically a toxic area of our body and when it doesnt work properly your health is affected. You have to get fiber into your body and you have to learn about cleansing. If possible get a naturapathic practictioner in your area that is passionate about health. They are well worth the out of pocket expense because with them its not all about the insurance or the procedure. You will either pay now or pay later. About 90% of diseases start in the digestive system and colon.
By implementing some of these ideas I believe you will light a spark plug in your longevity engine of life. It is true that there are people that have lived extremely long lives on this planet. They help their genes by putting good foods in their bodies. Don't get tricked into thinking you are doomed because of your genes. Only 25% of your fate or less is decided by your genes and it is your lifestyle that not only affects the other 75% but will also act as a trigger on any "bad" genes that you think you have. The gene is the loaded gun. Your lifestyle is the trigger. Don't pull the trigger and you may just live longer than you "think".
You can take this to any level you want.
Level A - Xtreme Health(TM)
Follow all the suggestions in this article over the course of the next several month
Level B - Much better than most people
Eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise daily, believe you can in fact live a long life and feel vibrant and strong even as you age to over 100
Level C - A step above what you're doing now
Stop taking in the bad foods. At least one day a week eat organic meals and celebrate the great foods that the earth has given to us.
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