On Aging
Deepak Chopra, on aging:
Q: How can I reverse my body aging?
A: There are three types of aging – chronological age (which is your age according to your date of birth), biological age (which is measured by looking at certain bio markers), and psychological age (which is dependent on your attitude.)
It is
now known that psychological age correlates more closely to biological
age than chronological age. If you have the attitude that you get better
as you grow older in every way – physically, emotionally, spiritually
and socially, then you will age in a much more graceful manner.
The well known biological markers of aging include: blood pressure, bone
density, body temperature regulation, basal metabolic rate, immune
function, sugar tolerance, muscle mass, muscle strength, skin thickness
(amount of wrinkles) immune function, and sex hormone levels.
If you want to slow down or even reverse these bio markers of aging,
then practice one or more of the following:
1. Change your perception of time. Don't be in a hurry.
2. Get restful sleep.
3. Eat fresh, nutritious food.
4. Take at least two multivitamins with minerals every day.
5. Practice a mind body technique such as yoga or tai chi.
6. Exercise regularly.
7. Don't put toxins in your life, including toxic food, toxic emotions,
toxic relationships, and avoid toxic environments or toxic
relationships.
8. Have a flexible attitude to minor hassles.
9. Look at so-called problems as opportunities.
10. Nurture loving relationships.
11. Always have an attitude of curiosity, learning, and wonder and spend
time with children.
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I would add the following practices:
Drink water that has been treated appropriately to remove contaminants.
Breathe clean fresh air.
If you keep your body alkaline you will reduce your risk of disease.
May you live long and prosper.
James P
McMahon
Ecologist
"What's in YOUR Water?"
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