We are living longer and very few of us (1 in 10,000) die of
old age. Most of us become sick and die prematurely from ‘natural
causes’ long before our biological life span. According to the World
Health Organisation (WHO) the average life expectancy of a Nigerian is
53years, way below Ghana which is 66 and; 75 for men and 82 for women in
the western world, even though cell culture studies indicate that our
true life span lies between 110-120.
Some people look old before their time while others look youthful and enjoy good health into their old age. Why is this? We used to die of infections and trauma but most of these have been eradicated by 20th century medicine. The major causes of our ill health and death nowadays are the chronic degenerative diseases like coronary artery disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and cancer. David Weeks, a clinical psychologist based in Edinburgh, studied a group of 3500 volunteers whom he called ‘Super Young’ – these are people who look and act at least 10 years younger than their age. His main findings are:”
Starved of the key nutrients we need, our restorative systems run down. We must appreciate that our biological tissues are dynamic with the processes of decay and regeneration going on in tandem. For example, bones and joints are constantly being built and worn down and; atheroma is constantly accumulating and being removed inside our arteries. This process needs to be in balance to ensure sustained good health otherwise if decay rate is faster than repair rate, a net loss of healthy tissue will occur and a pre- illness state will begin until clinical illness finally emerges. This is the reason we become ill and die prematurely. Our bodies are made to self-heal and regenerate if supplied with the right nutrients. Most researches show that our processes of repair are below par mostly due to the rapid depletion of multiple micro-nutrients (multivitamins and minerals).
I can show you how to extend your natural biological lifeline and slow your ‘clock’. Starting with a simple regime of moderate exercise (in varying forms – walking, swimming etc) de-stressing (don’t sweat the small stuff), a sensible diet with supplementation and an active sex life will make a lot of difference. What are you waiting for? Grab your partner and your walking shoes and start living .
Some people look old before their time while others look youthful and enjoy good health into their old age. Why is this? We used to die of infections and trauma but most of these have been eradicated by 20th century medicine. The major causes of our ill health and death nowadays are the chronic degenerative diseases like coronary artery disease, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis and cancer. David Weeks, a clinical psychologist based in Edinburgh, studied a group of 3500 volunteers whom he called ‘Super Young’ – these are people who look and act at least 10 years younger than their age. His main findings are:”
- They had an active and varied sex life – they enjoyed a lot of quality sex, not the wham, bang, thank you one but the slow, thoughtful, giving and enjoyable kind.
- They were optimists who were curious, active, involved and stimulated by life and not ‘worriers’ with worry lines etched on their faces.
- Most of them were ‘grazers’ – they ate lots of fruits and vegetables, occasional oily fish and nuts, cereals (whole grain oats and wheat) and pulses (beans, soybeans, lentils). These place less stress on the digestive system as they are easier to digest and are better for bone and muscle development.
Starved of the key nutrients we need, our restorative systems run down. We must appreciate that our biological tissues are dynamic with the processes of decay and regeneration going on in tandem. For example, bones and joints are constantly being built and worn down and; atheroma is constantly accumulating and being removed inside our arteries. This process needs to be in balance to ensure sustained good health otherwise if decay rate is faster than repair rate, a net loss of healthy tissue will occur and a pre- illness state will begin until clinical illness finally emerges. This is the reason we become ill and die prematurely. Our bodies are made to self-heal and regenerate if supplied with the right nutrients. Most researches show that our processes of repair are below par mostly due to the rapid depletion of multiple micro-nutrients (multivitamins and minerals).
I can show you how to extend your natural biological lifeline and slow your ‘clock’. Starting with a simple regime of moderate exercise (in varying forms – walking, swimming etc) de-stressing (don’t sweat the small stuff), a sensible diet with supplementation and an active sex life will make a lot of difference. What are you waiting for? Grab your partner and your walking shoes and start living .
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