The human physiology being what it is; there is really no reason why we should be limited to a life span of around seventy five to eighty years old. In fact, our bodies are probably built to last about twice that long when looked after properly and if you maintained it like you would your new car.
Without getting all new age and “out there” on you, humankind has been under much negative pressure over many years and most of us have had our hands full simply dealing with the day to day. Our cultures force us to follow certain “rules” and it is the individual that can triumph over these societal edicts that will have a better opportunity of utilizing their internal strengths to achieve greater longevity.
If we want to live a really long time the first thing we need to do is truly believe that it is a real possibility for us. We must have certain faith that this can and will happen. The power we have in our own minds is phenomenal if we recognize it and use it. Some say our inner belief system is the core of every miracle that we experience. So perhaps no core – no miracles?
Ask anyone who has made a point of studying longevity and life extension and they will tell you that we can outlive most if we focus on wellness and maintaining a strong and disciplined mind, we can increase the odds of our longevity. Just now most of us are dependent on what we hear from our physicians and the bits and pieces we garner from main stream media.
Some believe that our inner principles can alter our being at the genetic level and this has some merit. When we merely think about certain things our pulse become more rapid and the hair on our neck rises. Think about the last time you heard a song on the radio that meant a lot to you and how it made you feel. The mind and soul are closely linked to each cell in our body. These cells can be controlled by how we think and what we put into our “human vessel” – our body.
What we think and believe has a direct effect on our health and these also control our stress tiers in our system – these same stressors have a serious impact on our health and wellness. We need to look at how we can begin a plan of action starting now and try and live to the outer limit of human life expectancy.
By now you have probably tuned out every time you are told to consume more fresh vegetables and fruits. Today the experts say we need even more of these types of food in our daily diets. It is a challenge for most of us to have an apple and some peas for dinner, never mind upwards of ten or twelve daily servings. This is why we must supplement our diets with capsules or powders that will provide these nutrients we are missing. This will be a huge step forward.
We also must halt the constant deluge of toxins finding their way into our bodies. Start by nixing hydrogenated oils, anything on the food label that ends with “ose” such as fructose corn syrup, utilizing herbicides and pesticides, food additives and preservatives, filthy water and air, etc. Bad air is difficult to stop indeed but there are things you can do. Avoid living in areas where pollution is prevalent, air your house out regularly and keep as many plants indoors as you can tolerate since they absorb carbon dioxide while oxygenating their surroundings. Start with some bamboo plants and Chinese evergreens for their powerful oxygenation properties.
Your body is bombarded by free radical and you must contend with these to have a chance at extended longevity. We need to counteract this onslaught with the best antioxidants we can find. By eating certain berries we will not only get antioxidants but many other healthy elements that form an amalgam of disease and illness combatants against the free radicals – your immunity response will improve significantly. You should be taking grape see extract, vitamins A, C, and E. as well as Lycopene from tomatoes, CoQ10, Alpha Lipoic acid, L-Carnosine and a bounty of color based fruits.
Getting some physical activity or fitness training into your daily life is vital for your body. Training to improve strength will positively affect your production of HGH, the Human Growth Hormone that is all the rage because of their anti aging characteristics. Why spend hard earned cash on fancy anti aging centers when you can achieve equal benefits by doing your own strength training.
One more excellent means of stirring up your HGH is by getting more adequate sleep. Plenty of quality rest is critical based on clinical studies showing those who get less than five hours of sleep or better than ten hours have a sixty percent higher rate of death.
There are certain foods of late our getting much attention due to their anti aging capabilities. Resveratrol for one is found in the skin of grapes, grape seeds, peanuts, mulberries and raspberries and also in certain red wines. Without going into detail, suffice to say the media hype about this product can be backed up through scientific data. Easy on the red wine since one or two glasses daily should be plenty. No need to wreck your liver on a personal quest for extended longevity.
Many believe that coconut oil is unhealthy for them and this could not be further from the truth. It is amazing for your skin, it’s great to cook your food in and investigation has proven it has anti aging characteristics. Omega 3 fatty acids should move to the front of the line for anti aging and healthful properties. The Okinawan population is living proof of the effectiveness of omega 3’s due to their long living citizenry. It can be had in flax seed, hemp seed, avocados, olives, nuts and krill oil and fish.
We all know we should watch our weight but recent findings show that it also increases our longevity if we eat fewer calories. Some folks will not tolerate a one third cut in food intake. However, if possible, we should make appoint of reducing our calories intake or at least eat lighter, smaller meals – you will live longer. Investigations conducted in Russia on poultry showed they lived three times as long when they ate a diet high in raw, organic food. It is also important to remember that keeping an alkaline physiology is vital.
It is acknowledged that cancer will not survive in an alkaline setting so we should do what we can to consume alkaline foods and water as much as can be tolerated. Stress should be managed as much as we can since it helps maintain our alkaline and keeps your mineral content where they will do us the most good rather than using them to increase our alkalinity. Learning proper breathing techniques will assist you in overcoming stressful situations that can damage or kill you over time so whatever you can do to lower your level of stress will only add to your longevity.
Lately the people who excel at longevity theory have stated that we need to choose our life’s relationships more carefully. Apparently one’s health is affected by the people they are closely associated with. It is tough to control who is part of our lives for many – for certain reasons we have no choice who is part of our lives from family members to people we know at work.
Nevertheless, this is something that you can focus on as you progress through life and encounter new opportunities for relationships. Attracting the right people into your circle will promote better health.
This really is not new information but we need to be reminded of these things or they will remain unchanged. The world is full of life suckers that will feed off your good will and personality to make it their own or to make themselves feel better by bringing you down to their level. Only keep friends and family close that have a real interest in your well being. Associate with those who you can speak to in the most basic and life affirming ways and are no burden to reciprocate with.
One issue that is avoided by many is the health of one’s colon. Not the most pleasant topic of conversation but one that is critical to overall health. Since the colon is a waste management facility in our bodies it is loaded with toxicity. We need to sustain the organic processes of the colon by feeding ourselves with plenty of fiber and look into the potential of colon cleansing. It would be worth the investment in time and money to locate a holistic practitioner who is committed to health. These naturopaths are dedicated to prevention and healing and they are aware that roughly ninety percent of all illnesses begin in the colon or overall digestive tract.
Following through on the recommendations will start you on a path of vigorous health and personal well being that will enhance your life and longevity. Some folks are lucky enough to live an extremely long time on this blue marble of ours and it is not all because of genetics. Some experts believe that good genes only play a ten percent role in life expectancy but it does not matter if you are related to Noah [of ark fame and a long biblical life], live on the edge with bad habits a plenty and great genes will not make a bit of difference.
Extended longevity is there for the taking. Few of us are disciplined enough to do what it takes to live a long time. Start by imagining what it would be like to live until you were a hundred and fifty years old with a reasonably good quality of health. The mind boggles at the thought of what we would witness and be a part of if we could only do what it takes!
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Anti Aging, Anti Aging Theories, Immortality, Longevity