We feel it is important to understand a little bit about the aging process and what we can do to help keep ourselves healthy. The following information is offered in that regard and has been obtained from sources listed on the reference page.
What is aging?Aging starts when cell death starts. If we help to prevent cell death, then we are helping to prevent aging. After the age of 25 our bodies start to succumb to the effects of pollution and poor nutrition from processed foods in our diet. The result is a depletion of critical hormones, enzymes, and other vital chemicals which keep our bodies healthy. Oxidation damage also occurs at the cellular level from free radicals which impairs the immune system and leads to infections and degenerative diseases.
The anti-aging medical community has characterized aging into three categories:
Ages 25-35:Growth hormone levels drop around 14% by the age of 35 and cellular damage has begun from free radical formation due to diet, stress, and environmental pollution.
Ages 35-45:Growth hormone levels drop by more than 25% in this age group and signs of aging start to appear such as trouble seeing, graying hair, and decreased strength and energy. Cellular damage bt free radicals continue.
Ages 45 and over:The rate of hormone production decline escalates including DHEA and melatonin within the body. Illnesses such as hypertention may start to appear.
Dr. Lam, MD, a specialist in anti-aging medicine outlined five measures we can take in the fight against aging:
1. Exercise: (more about exercise...click here!)
Physical activity is considered one of the most crucial factors inachieving anti-aging results.
Exercise stimulates production of growth hormones and keeps muscles toned which help protect our bones.
Research has consistently shown those that exercise regularly live longerand happier lives and get sick less often.
An exercise program should include flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training.
You should consult your doctor when developing this plan as it should be tailored according to your current physical conditions.Fitness and energy booster products are available from Swanson Health Products. They include:
High Energy Complex - helps boost mental and physical performance
100% Pure Ribose - sustain your workout and lessen muscle fatigue. This simple sugar helps the body boost cellular energy in muscles, the heart, and throughout the body.
Time-Release Energy Boost - a powerful formula to provide energy to pull you through the long day
Royal Jelly - a special mixture of pollen, honey, and enzymes that boost energy, supports a healthy immune system and promotes overall well-being naturally.
2. Diet:
The ideal anti-aging weight should be 5-10% lower than your ideal weight.
For men, figure your ideal weight which will be 106 pounds at 5 feet ofheight, then add 6 pounds for each additional inch.
For woman figure 100pounds at 5 feet and add 5 pounds each inch after that.
A balanced diet should consist of 50% carbohydrates from fruits andvegetables; 25% protein mainly from plant sources like beans and tofu;and 25% from fat sources like olive oil and nuts.
A more detailed list of good food choices is located in the cholesterol section.
TIP: Stevia Extract: an all natural sugar substitute that is high in fiber and 100% calorie free
Products available from Swanson Health Products include:
Stevia Extract - the all natural sugar substitute that is high in fiber and 100% calorie free
Ultimate Carb Control C-120X - this product blocks starch and carbohydrate digestion and is 120 times more concentrated than other carbohydrate blockers
LipoSan Ultra Chitosan - this all natural fiber soaks up dietary fats like a sponge for safe elimination so less fat is absorbed and stored in the body
3. Stress:
Mis-managed stress has harmful effects on the body including thereleasing of hormones from the adrenal glands. The most powerful ofthese hormones are adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol breaks down protein,fats, and carbohydrates into blood sugar for energy to respond to this“crisis”. If there is not enough protein in the bloodstream, cortisol extractsit from healthy muscle tissue which accelerates weight gain and the agingprocess.
Mis-managed stress also depletes the brain of chemicals such as dopamineand serotonin. These neurotransmitters effect your level of alertness andmood. When your brain lacks serotonin you are likely to become moreanxious and may have trouble sleeping. Foods that help your bodyproduce these chemicals include high quality lean meats and fish, low fatdairy, beans, bananas and fat free yogurt.
Most stress relief practices include mental activities such as music,meditation, or singing, some people scream.
Physical activities include sports, bicycling, yoga, and walking.
Functional activities may include massage or hydrotherapy.
Pay attention to the situations in your daily life that cause chronic anger,frustration, guilt, or worry. Try to put controls in place to deal with theseoccurrences so you can more effectively manage the stress. You may evenwant to seek out stress relief workshops.Swanson Health Products has a line of products to help enhance emotional wellness naturally. Some suggestions include:
Sleep Essentials - provides an effective combination of ten of the best sleeping herbs, minerals, and amino acids plus melatonin to help you get the sleep you need
GABA - plays a key role in the central nervous system's reaction to stressful situations, and it helps keep your emotions balanced
Stress-Buster Suntheanine - provides the relaxing effects of green tea from the amino acid called L-theanine which has been shown to promote calmness without drowsiness, supports health sleep, and promotes concentration
St. John's Wort - the herb famous world wide for emotional support4. Natural Hormone Enhancement:
One of the most important factors in the cause of aging is a decline ofgrowth hormone which starts around the age of 25. We lose 10-15% ofgrowth hormone every decade after the age of 25. Loss of this hormoneresults in wrinkles, thinning and graying of hair, nails become morebrittle, and muscles weaken.
Many natural orientated physicians practicing anti-aging medicine believeyou should naturally stimulate your body to replace the declining growthhormone. One way to help accomplish this is through supplementation.Scientists believe that human growth hormone (HgH) can be increased byelevating acetylcholine. A deficiency of this substance can cause a widerange of neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease and stroke.
What is aging?Aging starts when cell death starts. If we help to prevent cell death, then we are helping to prevent aging. After the age of 25 our bodies start to succumb to the effects of pollution and poor nutrition from processed foods in our diet. The result is a depletion of critical hormones, enzymes, and other vital chemicals which keep our bodies healthy. Oxidation damage also occurs at the cellular level from free radicals which impairs the immune system and leads to infections and degenerative diseases.
The anti-aging medical community has characterized aging into three categories:
Ages 25-35:Growth hormone levels drop around 14% by the age of 35 and cellular damage has begun from free radical formation due to diet, stress, and environmental pollution.
Ages 35-45:Growth hormone levels drop by more than 25% in this age group and signs of aging start to appear such as trouble seeing, graying hair, and decreased strength and energy. Cellular damage bt free radicals continue.
Ages 45 and over:The rate of hormone production decline escalates including DHEA and melatonin within the body. Illnesses such as hypertention may start to appear.
Dr. Lam, MD, a specialist in anti-aging medicine outlined five measures we can take in the fight against aging:
1. Exercise: (more about exercise...click here!)
Physical activity is considered one of the most crucial factors inachieving anti-aging results.
Exercise stimulates production of growth hormones and keeps muscles toned which help protect our bones.
Research has consistently shown those that exercise regularly live longerand happier lives and get sick less often.
An exercise program should include flexibility, cardiovascular, and strength training.
You should consult your doctor when developing this plan as it should be tailored according to your current physical conditions.Fitness and energy booster products are available from Swanson Health Products. They include:
High Energy Complex - helps boost mental and physical performance
100% Pure Ribose - sustain your workout and lessen muscle fatigue. This simple sugar helps the body boost cellular energy in muscles, the heart, and throughout the body.
Time-Release Energy Boost - a powerful formula to provide energy to pull you through the long day
Royal Jelly - a special mixture of pollen, honey, and enzymes that boost energy, supports a healthy immune system and promotes overall well-being naturally.
2. Diet:
The ideal anti-aging weight should be 5-10% lower than your ideal weight.
For men, figure your ideal weight which will be 106 pounds at 5 feet ofheight, then add 6 pounds for each additional inch.
For woman figure 100pounds at 5 feet and add 5 pounds each inch after that.
A balanced diet should consist of 50% carbohydrates from fruits andvegetables; 25% protein mainly from plant sources like beans and tofu;and 25% from fat sources like olive oil and nuts.
A more detailed list of good food choices is located in the cholesterol section.
TIP: Stevia Extract: an all natural sugar substitute that is high in fiber and 100% calorie free
Products available from Swanson Health Products include:
Stevia Extract - the all natural sugar substitute that is high in fiber and 100% calorie free
Ultimate Carb Control C-120X - this product blocks starch and carbohydrate digestion and is 120 times more concentrated than other carbohydrate blockers
LipoSan Ultra Chitosan - this all natural fiber soaks up dietary fats like a sponge for safe elimination so less fat is absorbed and stored in the body
3. Stress:
Mis-managed stress has harmful effects on the body including thereleasing of hormones from the adrenal glands. The most powerful ofthese hormones are adrenaline and cortisol. Cortisol breaks down protein,fats, and carbohydrates into blood sugar for energy to respond to this“crisis”. If there is not enough protein in the bloodstream, cortisol extractsit from healthy muscle tissue which accelerates weight gain and the agingprocess.
Mis-managed stress also depletes the brain of chemicals such as dopamineand serotonin. These neurotransmitters effect your level of alertness andmood. When your brain lacks serotonin you are likely to become moreanxious and may have trouble sleeping. Foods that help your bodyproduce these chemicals include high quality lean meats and fish, low fatdairy, beans, bananas and fat free yogurt.
Most stress relief practices include mental activities such as music,meditation, or singing, some people scream.
Physical activities include sports, bicycling, yoga, and walking.
Functional activities may include massage or hydrotherapy.
Pay attention to the situations in your daily life that cause chronic anger,frustration, guilt, or worry. Try to put controls in place to deal with theseoccurrences so you can more effectively manage the stress. You may evenwant to seek out stress relief workshops.Swanson Health Products has a line of products to help enhance emotional wellness naturally. Some suggestions include:
Sleep Essentials - provides an effective combination of ten of the best sleeping herbs, minerals, and amino acids plus melatonin to help you get the sleep you need
GABA - plays a key role in the central nervous system's reaction to stressful situations, and it helps keep your emotions balanced
Stress-Buster Suntheanine - provides the relaxing effects of green tea from the amino acid called L-theanine which has been shown to promote calmness without drowsiness, supports health sleep, and promotes concentration
St. John's Wort - the herb famous world wide for emotional support4. Natural Hormone Enhancement:
One of the most important factors in the cause of aging is a decline ofgrowth hormone which starts around the age of 25. We lose 10-15% ofgrowth hormone every decade after the age of 25. Loss of this hormoneresults in wrinkles, thinning and graying of hair, nails become morebrittle, and muscles weaken.
Many natural orientated physicians practicing anti-aging medicine believeyou should naturally stimulate your body to replace the declining growthhormone. One way to help accomplish this is through supplementation.Scientists believe that human growth hormone (HgH) can be increased byelevating acetylcholine. A deficiency of this substance can cause a widerange of neurological diseases including Alzheimer's disease and stroke.