Longevity Secrets Of Healthy People
June 13th 2008 10:05
Can we delay old age? Dr. David Niven, writing in his bestselling book "The 100 Simple Secrets of Healthy People," reveals amazing secrets of people who have lived to a ripe old age. Here's some of the longevity secrets mentioned in the book while junking myths and misinformation :
* Easy with vitamins
While claims have been made that megadoses of vitamins are effective in preventing disease, virtually all physicians deplore self-medication with megadoses of vitamins. The book warns : "Taking too much of an essential vitamin or mineral may be as dangerous as going without the nutrient at all."
* Stop the war on bacteria
Too much cleanliness and use of antibacterial soaps and detergents may be weakening our immune systems, according to Tufts University geneticist, Stuart Levy. He warns us that too much scrubbing and sponging may also kill helpful germs and spurning the growth of mutant strains of super bacteria.
* You're never too old to improve health
Research from Western-Reserve University found that increasing the frequency of exercise among over 72 year old improved their over-all health. Researchers have learned that regular and active exercise can help lengthen your life.
* Keep your mind healthy
An active mind keeps the brain and body healthy, according to neurologist Robert Friedland of Care Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The brain, like any other organ in the body, ages better and function more, when it is used.
* Breath right
Breathing slowly and deeply from the abdomen triggers blood flow, boost the immune system, and reduce up to 65-percent of stress, according to researcher from Harvard University.
* Drink your grape juice
The bioflavonoid in grape juice, the book quotes a health experts, prevents cholesterol from sticking to our arteries. Thus, regular consumption of grape juice reduces the likelihood of clogged arteries and lower the risk for conditions like heart disease and strokes.
* Easy with vitamins
While claims have been made that megadoses of vitamins are effective in preventing disease, virtually all physicians deplore self-medication with megadoses of vitamins. The book warns : "Taking too much of an essential vitamin or mineral may be as dangerous as going without the nutrient at all."
* Stop the war on bacteria
Too much cleanliness and use of antibacterial soaps and detergents may be weakening our immune systems, according to Tufts University geneticist, Stuart Levy. He warns us that too much scrubbing and sponging may also kill helpful germs and spurning the growth of mutant strains of super bacteria.
* You're never too old to improve health
Research from Western-Reserve University found that increasing the frequency of exercise among over 72 year old improved their over-all health. Researchers have learned that regular and active exercise can help lengthen your life.
* Keep your mind healthy
An active mind keeps the brain and body healthy, according to neurologist Robert Friedland of Care Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The brain, like any other organ in the body, ages better and function more, when it is used.
* Breath right
Breathing slowly and deeply from the abdomen triggers blood flow, boost the immune system, and reduce up to 65-percent of stress, according to researcher from Harvard University.
* Drink your grape juice
The bioflavonoid in grape juice, the book quotes a health experts, prevents cholesterol from sticking to our arteries. Thus, regular consumption of grape juice reduces the likelihood of clogged arteries and lower the risk for conditions like heart disease and strokes.
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