Alhamdulillah n Tq Allah! I am already 39 years old. Let us grow old fabulously. Just to share Janet Maccaro’s view on Aging (source of book: Natural Health Remedies)
Definition:
Aging is the process by which the body matures and grows old or shows signs of growing old that continues throughout the span of life. It is caused by a breakdown in the replacement process of cells that are continually dying.
Dietary considerations:
Good nutrition is the key to adding years to your life and life to your years. Here are some of the best all-time longevity SUPERFOODs as well as those you need to avoid!
First priority is to DRINK PLENTY OF PURE WATER every day. This will keep you HYDRATED and help all of your body’s systems to work more efficiently. In addition, water will help PROPER ELIMINATION, REMOVE TOXINS AND LESSEN ARTHRITIC PAIN. It also helps to TRANSPORT PROTEINS< VITAMINS< MINERALS AND SUGAR FOR ASSIMILATION. Water helps the body work at its peak.
Eat FRESH SEAFOOD at least twice weekly for THYROID health and balance. NUTS, SEEDS, BEANS, FIBER and ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS are living nutrients. Enjoy FRESH FOODS and VEGETABLES- enzymes rich and full of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Practice CALORIC REDUCTION. As you age, your body requires fewer calories and also burns calories at a lower rate. In addition, a low calorie diet has been shown to protect your DNA from damage. They will thereby prevent organ and tissue degeneration. Try to get more “bang for your caloric buck” by eating only HIGH QUALITY, densely NUTRITIOUS foods for each meal. For example, lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, ORGANICALLY GROWN if possible.
AVOID FRIED FOODS, RED MEAT, TOO MUCH CAFFEINE and highly SPICED and PROCESSED food.
Supplement support for aging
1. Coq10 for cardiovascular health, periodontal disease or gum problems
2. Multivitamin/Mineral supplement
3. L-Glutathione: antioxidant, amino acid that neutralizes radiation and inhibits free radicals
4. Gota Kola: brain and nervous system health
5. Royal Jelly: anti aging superfood, great for chronic fatigue and immune health, great source of pantothenic acid
6. Lycopene: anticancer antioxidant that reduces the risk of prostate and cervical cancer
7. Vitamins A, C and E: antioxidants
8. Bilberry: protects against macular degeneration
9. Germanium: increases tissue oxygenation, therby preventing disease
10. Ginkgo Biloba: helps restorecirculation, improves hearing and vision, improves memory and brain activity
11. Green superfoods: spirulina, chlorella, barley green, kelp and wheatgrass
12. Daily green drink
13. Astragalus: for adrenal health, helps to lower blood pressure, improves circulation
14. Reishi, shiitake and maitake mushrooms: power mushrooms that boost immunity, may help prevent cancer and are antiviral and antibacterial
15. Hawthorn berry: protects the heart from free radical damage, helps the heart pump blood efficiently
16. Plant enzymes: sparks of life, as we age we become enzyme depleted. Supplementing with plant enzymes improves digestion, thereby enhancing all of our other body functions, i.e. elimination, assimilation, alertness and energy levels.
17. Red ginseng (for men); an adaptogenic herb that provides energy to all body systems, promotes strength, fortifies the body against the effects of stress and fatigue, promotes testosterone production
18. White or American ginseng: helps to stimulate memory centers in the brain
19. Siberian ginseng: support the glandular system, especially the adrenals, circulation and memory
20. Yogurt or acidophilus: daily
