CELEBRATE LIFE
“Life is a great adventure, or it is nothing” – Helen Keller. One of the best things about being alive is that it is never too late. Never too late to write a book, ride a bike, make a new friend. Life is a continual change. The process of aging is continuous as our body biologically and chemically changes with time.
The latest buzz word especially for the baby boomers is “anti-aging”. Whether it is anti-aging creams, supplements, exercises or theories it does not dismiss the fact that we are all aging all of the time. There is no substitute for making the most of the present!
Since each person is unique, no one recipe for anti-aging is appropriate or adequate for all. It does appear however, that proper nutrition, regular exercise and emotional health all contribute to longevity.
The old adage, “You are what you eat” still stands today. The types of food you eat determine a key factor in the health of your immune system. The types of fats you eat can mean the difference between inflammation or no inflammation. The timing of meals, the types and amounts of carbohydrates affect insulin and hormone production. It’s been strongly suggested that lifespan could be increased on a balanced, healthy diet providing 1,600 to 2,000 calories daily. Studies obtained from the people of the Japanese islands of Okinawa supports this point. Okinawans eat an average 1,300 to 1,500 calories a day from high-quality vegetables, cereals, and fish. They have the world’s longest life expectancy, with more centarians per capita in the world.
Water is often overlooked as an anti-aging compound. Dehydration is common, as water is often replaced by coffee, tea, sodas and alcohol – all pro-aging substances. Skin integrity, brain mass, joint and detoxification function are all water-dependent. Slowly increasing our water intake to eight or ten glasses of clean, unadulterated water daily makes good sense.
Until the next time….subjects to be covered antioxidants, regular exercise and emotional health.
Disclaimer: The advice detailed in this article assumes that you are a normally healthy adult. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.
CJM LeBlanc Healthworks, tel: (506) 533-8885, fax: 532-8644, e-mail: charlotteleb@rogers.com, web site: www.wellness-healthworks.com
The latest buzz word especially for the baby boomers is “anti-aging”. Whether it is anti-aging creams, supplements, exercises or theories it does not dismiss the fact that we are all aging all of the time. There is no substitute for making the most of the present!
Since each person is unique, no one recipe for anti-aging is appropriate or adequate for all. It does appear however, that proper nutrition, regular exercise and emotional health all contribute to longevity.
The old adage, “You are what you eat” still stands today. The types of food you eat determine a key factor in the health of your immune system. The types of fats you eat can mean the difference between inflammation or no inflammation. The timing of meals, the types and amounts of carbohydrates affect insulin and hormone production. It’s been strongly suggested that lifespan could be increased on a balanced, healthy diet providing 1,600 to 2,000 calories daily. Studies obtained from the people of the Japanese islands of Okinawa supports this point. Okinawans eat an average 1,300 to 1,500 calories a day from high-quality vegetables, cereals, and fish. They have the world’s longest life expectancy, with more centarians per capita in the world.
Water is often overlooked as an anti-aging compound. Dehydration is common, as water is often replaced by coffee, tea, sodas and alcohol – all pro-aging substances. Skin integrity, brain mass, joint and detoxification function are all water-dependent. Slowly increasing our water intake to eight or ten glasses of clean, unadulterated water daily makes good sense.
Until the next time….subjects to be covered antioxidants, regular exercise and emotional health.
Disclaimer: The advice detailed in this article assumes that you are a normally healthy adult. The author, publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage suffered by individuals as a result of following advice in this article.
CJM LeBlanc Healthworks, tel: (506) 533-8885, fax: 532-8644, e-mail: charlotteleb@rogers.com, web site: www.wellness-healthworks.com
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