There are people in certain cultures who are climbing trees, running, smiling, feeling vibrant and strong and looking very youthful as well right into their 70's. So what is wrong with this western culture(although there are plenty of people who fit the above category in the west as well)? Quite simply, the west is toxic. The following are some guidelines on how to reverse the damage and remain youthful in body and mind...
1. Antioxidants: these little beauties kill the free radicals that are trying to destroy cells, cause cancer, make us look old, and turn our brains to zombie brains. So where do we find these you say..well in fruits, vegetables, dark green leafy veggies. Citrus fruits are a great source of Vitamin C.
2. Supplements: unfortunately no matter what some may say the fruits and vegetables we get today just are so lacking in nutritional value that I feel it is essential to supplement and I recommend a good Greens supplement with Spirulina and Chlorella as well as a good multi vitamin and mineral and don't forget the Calcium and Vitamin D.
3. Water, Water, Water...drink lots of water to flush the toxins from your body and to lubricate the joints. Water is so essential for proper functioning and so many of us don't drink enough. Do you ever get headaches and don't know why..well it is probably because you are dehydrated. Drink water.
4. Exercise....Cardiovascular exercise ie. brisk walking, running, treadmill, exercise bike, hike, elliptical, a class, whatever you enjoy doing for 20-30 minutes continually to elevate your heart rate daily is GREAT!! your body will utilize oxygen, your heart will be more efficient your whole system will function better and you will find you have more ENERGY.
5. Weight bearing exercise or resistance training- do this 2x per week keep your muscles strong- your posture upright, your bones healthy...if you can't do the typical weight bearing exercises that is ok there are alternative...for example, swimming is a great resistance exercise.
6. YOGA- get connected to yourself and build strong muscles at the same time...stretch keep your muscles long, keep blood flowing to your organs, I can't say enough about YOGA...
7. Cut out sugar!!! and foods high in saturated fats...these are NO NO's.
8. Meditate daily..by calming the mind we eliminate alot of the stress associated with thinking to much which eliminates the hormones that are released as a result of being stressed.
9. Think and feel young...Enjoy Your life...Live, Love and Laugh!!!!laughter is great medicine
10. Sex is good for you too...and so is Chocolate(raw dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants)
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