So, what exactly is ageing?
Ageing is a decline in our physiological functions, resulting from damage to tissues. What then happens is we become more susceptible to disease as we age. By the age of 65 most people have a very strong possibility of having a chronic health condition.
The good news is there are many natural ways to slow down ageing.
Nutrients play an important role as well as calorie restriction. Consider fasting, there are many ways to do this which don’t involve starving yourself for days at a time. Restricting calories and eating the correct nutrition can lower oxidative stress and reduce inflammation in the body which is a slow silent and major contribution to premature ageing.
A clean diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables as well as exposure to Vitamin D have a huge impact on the reduction of ageing and chronic disease.
When the body is chronically inflamed, it can lead to a whole host of problems such as:
- Autoimmune disease
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Chronic fatigue
- Fibromyalgia•
- Diabetes
- Inflammatory disease of the bladder and gut
Have you heard of Blue Zone Destinations?
- Icaria, Greece
- Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy
- Okinawa, Japan
- Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Loma Linda, California
If you don’t already know, Blue Zones are places around the world where people into their 90’s and beyond, much more than the general population on the rest of the planet.
Okinawa an Island of Japan has the highest rate of centenarian women in the entire world.
These destinations are almost entirely free of chronic diseases and dementia is very rare amongst their communities.
How do they live?
The explanation is a balance of location, diet, lifestyle and mindset. •They primarily enjoy red wine, choosing late night domino games over TV dinners. Clean air, warm climates mean they choose to be outdoors.
What do they eat?
Plenty of fruits and vegetables. Freshly caught fish, sweet potatoes (purple in Okinawa) whole grains, pulses and olive oil. Plus, herbal teas that are high in antioxidants like wild rosemary.
What else?
The places that they live in are not towns or first-class resorts and mansions, they are usually semi-rural and not easy to travel to. They usually work outdoors and spend many hours socialising within their villages. They generally have lower incidences of mental health issues and are happier than the general population proportionally.
Summary
Exercise should be part of your daily routine
Spend more time with your family and friends
Eat less be mindful
Consider a plant-based diet
Be natural!
More information: The island where people forget to die: Ikaria, Greece – Blue Zones
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