Tip 20-Saying Goodbye To Free Radical Damage..
The health benefits of antioxidant vitamins and minerals are among the most well documented facts of modern science.
If you supplement properly with antioxidants like beta carotene, selenium and vitamins C and E, you might live even longer than 120.
It is well documented that scientists believe we could easily have a life-span of 120 years all but for free radical damage to our cells.
It’s the major cause of aging and it’s the key to most of the degenerative diseases we suffer from.
Were it not for free radical damage, we would not ever get cancer of heart disease.
How do free radicals work?
Imagine a piece of fruit that you’ve bitten into, like an apple. Ever wonder why it turns brown? That’s oxidation or in other words, the work of free radicals.
Free radicals damage cells, promote cancer and actually change the structure of our bodies both at the molecular level and in a way that actually would be visible if you could see the inside of your arteries.
But there is solution. That’s when vitamins, C and E, beta carotene and selenium, probably the four most effective antioxidants, come to the rescue.
Numerous studies are showing that the doses recommended by the government’s minimum daily requirements are way too low.
It’s way better to supplement your diet with 1,500 to 5,000 mg of vitamin C, 200 to 800 IU of vitamin E, 10,000 to 30,000 IU of beta carotene and 75 to 150 mcg of selenium.
Don’t forget that eating organic will greatly increase your chances of getting some of these compounds naturally. But since our food supply is sadly nutrient deficient, it’s not unusual to consider replacing meals with shakes that ensure you get all the nutrition and trace elements your body need.s
Unconventional Approach To Longevity With Tips 18 & 19..
In 1956, a new anti-aging drug was announced called Gerovital.
Since that time, studies have been mixed but Gerovital is still one of the best selling anti-aging products in the world.
It has been shown to have anti-depressant properties and certain well-conducted studies with rats have shown that it improves the brain’s ability to utilize oxygen.
From what you have read so far, it is not hard to conclude that keeping the brain well oxygenated seems to be the key to keeping mentally alert as we get older.
It has also shown to be very safe with little side-effects.
Another controversial approach for delaying aging effects is the use of live-cell therapy.
Live Cell Therapy is essentially a form of Sheep Stem Cell Therapy, which is safer, cheaper, yet more ethical and effective than the better-known Human Stem Cell Therapy
To say that this form of anti-aging therapy has been looked upon with antagonism would be a gross understatement.
Yet live cell therapy remains a respectable and active area of research for many European doctors.
Like many other therapies, it exists, for no logical scientific reason, under a cloud in America, regarded basically as an outlaw treatment.
Nonetheless, there is a strong and intriguing body of research suggesting that live-cell therapy can have powerful health-enhancing longevity producing effects.
Many physicians feel that the most important results of using Cell Therapy are its revitalization of the body’s immune system and defense mechanisms.
Once can now purchase it online .
So no matter what anti-aging secret weapon you use, if you add these two to your arsenal, your goal for living a longer and healthier life could actually come true.
But don’t forget that during your quest for a better quality of life, that getting rid of the garbage which goes into your body on a daily basis is crucial if you want all of these therapies to actually work.
#15, 16,17 For Bighter Brain Function While Living Longer
Ok, so you want to live to a hundred and ten. That’s really great but if you’re brain hasn’t kept up with the rest of you; there certainly will be a lot missing from your quality of life.
In order to stay sharp and fully alert, your brain will also need the proper nutrients.
Choline is the first one to play a central role in brain function. It becomes a neuro transmitter that is the major chemical messenger for thought and memories.
Alzheimer’s disease appears due in part to a deficiency of acetyl choline. Because choline decreases as we age, supplementation may be important and 5 to 10 grams a day are recommended.
Now for the ultimate smart pill, you have to turn your attention to hydergine. It is a mixture of three different alkaloids taken from a fungus that grows naturally on rye and other grains.
Hydergine was initially introduced as a treatment for senility and in 22 studies showed significant improvement in almost all the patients.
Its main effect seems to be in combating an inadequate supply of oxygen to the brain.
Other studies also suggest that it improves brain metabolism, prevents free-radical damage to brain cells and slows the deposit of age pigment in the brain.
Unfortunately, hydergine is by prescription only, but new studies make a pro missing case for usage in dementia patients.
China’s gingko trees date back to the dinosaurs and the extracts of their leaves have been used for 5,000 years. No wonder the gingko tree is seen as a miracle tree.
We already know that it is one of the very best treatments for peripheral vascular disease, cerebral insufficiency and varicose veins.
Again this herb increases oxygenation of brain tissue and using it daily is highly recommended as it is relatively free of side effects.
So now you have it, the three smartest herbs on the planet that will keep you alert right up to 120. But don’t forget that nutrients from what you eat will be much better absorbed than supplements. If your food is devoid of life sustaining nutrients then it’s time you looka at meal replacements who have been formulated to bring you the utmost in vital essential oils and trace minerals which will help to keep you fit and alert.
Here’s #12, 13 & 14, Pick Of The Crop, Of 21 Tips For Longevity
Do you want a cure-all, something good for almost anything?
Well, there’s a simple herb that has gained that reputation, ginseng.
In Asian cultures, ginseng is used as a tonic, stimulant and rejuvenator. Even the Russian astronauts chewed it too ward off infection.
Ginseng’s ability to boost immunity, inhibit cancer and increase energy and physical stamina are well documented.
Another powerfully effective substance is germanium. It is a trace mineral that is used for the treatment of a variety of problems requiring improved oxygenation and immune function, including viral infections and cancer.
It is found in the soil, in foods and in a number of plants including aloe vera, garlic and ginseng. It can stimulate interferon production, macrophage and lymphocyte activity and cell mediated immunity.
It is especially good for viral disorders as the Epstein-Barr virus and other immune suppressed disorders.
As for finding it in our foods nowadays, because of our nutrient deficient soil, it is wise to either supplement with 50 to 100 mg a day or eat it as part of a meal replacement which is rich is trace minerals that are assured of full assimilation by the body.
Finally, there is dong quai which has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years, especially to treat menstrual disorders.
Many chemicals have been isolated from dong quai to create drugs, including some that are bactericidal, fungicidal, anti-allergenic and immune enhancing.
Taken in conjunction with a strong and thoughtful program of vitamin and mineral supplementation, and superior nutrition, these three herbs can provide you with an immune system equal to the challenges of life.
Adding Tip #11 To Your List For Longevity Is Essential..
One extremely important compound our body absolutely needs is GLA.
What’s that? It can be found in the seeds of the evening primrose flower, in the borage plant, or in the sed of the black currant.
These are not everyday foods and you’re unlikely to prevent a GLA deficiency by just eating the right things alone.
That’s because when you’re young you can make your own. But what about when you’re getting older?
The omega-3 oils can be found in two forms. The vegetable based omega-3 is best supplied by capsules of flaxseed or linseed oil. No I don’t mean the furniture polish.
As for the lipid fatty fish oils, you don’t need to take cod live oil. Eating cold-water fish such as salmon, sardines, derring, mackerel, trout 2 to 3 times a week will take care of that.
The omega-3 oils are great for all types of cardiovascular conditioning, including blood pressure reduction and should be part of your diet for life.
I’m putting more emphasis on the omega-3 that other oils which provide omega-6 or 9. The 6 and 9 forms we have plently of, in fact we have an over abundance of them in our system. If you cook with canola or any other forms of oils you get the 6 and 9 in your diet.
I’m not even going to talk about the organic versus the other. We all know organic is superior.
Adding omega-3 to your diet can be as easy as eating that salmon for supper or popping that supplement first thing in the morning.
I prefer to do both. Making sure your supplement is from a source that has the lowest contamination possible of heavy metals is essential. Pick a source where the salmon or fish were caught in the artic ocean.
Deep and cold is where you want to go. Short of that, eat your flaxseeds and oil daily and add them to your salad or your shakes.
#10 Great Stay Young Tip..
Dr. Atkins was a great proponent of all the tips I mentioned here so far. He was especially fond of what he called: “Clean out your old body even as you’re creating a new one.”
Yes, our bodies are contaminated, be it air, water, or food. Our environment is so overloaded it just can’t take it any more. Neither can our body.
That’s the price we pay for some of the conveniences of modern life. Some of the worst of these poisons are the heavy metals: lead, mercury, cadmium, aluminum and arsenic. Lead is particularly epidemic because of automobiles.
The average person today has to struggle under a burden of lead that’s 1,000 times greater than the level the average person in the pre-modern era had to tolerate.
One of Dr. Atkins suggestion, was to cleanse using chelation therapy. It removes lead from the body. It actually is the standard treatment for lead poisoning.
To have chelation done, a synthetic amino acid, EDTA, is injected through intravenous infusion into the body. A session will usually last for three to five hours and the treatment is administered weekly for a number of months.
There is evidence that chelation protects against cardiovascular problems. This may result from its removal of quantities of iron, which recent studies have pointed to as a very significant risk factor for heart disease.
Chelation therapy is available in certain countries and can be quite expensive as each session may cost between $600 to $2000 depending where you are.
I do believe however, that a lot can be done at home and for a fraction of the cost if you have the right tools at hand.
I have been cleansing poisons from my body on a part-time basis going on 8 months now and have never felt better because I am also replenishing with nutrients my body needs to repair the damage caused by these poisons.
It’s amazing the energy, stamina and recuperative side-benefits I am now experiencing since cleansing, not to mention the fact that I’ve melted 25 inches of fat from my body in the process too.
#9 On Your List To Avoid In Your Battle For Longer Life..
We often forget that it’s not always about what we eat or breathe that can shorten our lifespan.
What about what you wash in?
Did you know that if you are using chlorinated water, then you are putting your health at risk?
Dr. Zoltan Rona MD MSc is an author and well respected authority of natural health approaches and he says that in spite the fact that public officials keep assuring us that chorinated tap water is safe for human consumption that scientific sutdies report that chlorine:
- irritates the skin
- can cause rashes lie eczema
- can destroy polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E in the body because it generates toxins capable of free radicals
- destroys intestinal flora needed for proper digestion
- contains chemical compounds which are carcinogens that store in the fatty tissues of the body
- contains organochlorides that can cause mutations by altering DNA, suppress immune system function and interfere with natural cell growth
- can aggravate asthma and bladder incidences especially in children who swim in pools
- shown linked to congenital cardiac anomalies
So what do you do?
- Recommend you take lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus to replenish intestinal flora
- Take flax oil, Vitamin E, Selenium, B-12
- Avoid drinking chlorinated water
- Get a chlorine filter for your shower
- Cleanse the toxins from your system
Getting rid of chlorinated water is not that difficult with just a few life style changes that can make all the difference in how long you live a healthy life.
This 8th Tips For Longer Life Should Not Be Ignored..
How would have thought that we should be careful about what we cook our food in?
Well, if you are using pans coated with Teflon then you really need to read this post.
Teflon is dangerous when it is heated to high temperatures as it releases a toxic gas that can cause serious health problems. This problem is not restricted to Teflon; it is true for any non-stick finish, as they are made from similar fluoride-type compounds.
Although, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed calling for a “ban” on perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), the suspected carcinogen used in making Teflon, the agency fined Dupont for some $300 million for hiding the harmful effects of PFOA.
Now, more than 20 attorneys, representing a total of 73 people, recently met to discuss the first steps in a $5-billion federal lawsuit. This consumer class-action case would be based on DuPont’s failure to alert customers about Teflon toxicity.
If successful, this lawsuit could eventually lead to refunds for millions of Teflon cookware purchasers throughout the United States.
DuPont also claims that human illness will be produced only in cases involving gross overheating or burning the food to an inedible state. Gary Craig, (EFT) a prominent health educator, begs to differ and linked his problem with frequent nighttime urination to his Teflon-coated frying pan.
So obviously, the strongest recommendation one can make when it comes to Teflon coated pans is to ditch the pans and avoid non-stick finishes.
If you plan to continue using them, please at least refrain from cooking with them at high heat or continuing to use them if they are scratched.
The best and safest cookware you can use is ceramic-coated metal as it is virtually inert and will not transfer any metal ions to your food.
The take home message is to stay as natural as possible if you want to live longer, not only with your foods but also with your clothes and furniture as Teflon has infiltrated all areas of commercial goods.
If you are a Teflon pan user and knowing what you learned here, wouldn’t getting rid of this toxin be a smart step in the right direction?
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