Ageing: A New Perspective
Naturopath Danny Urbinder explains what happens when we age, and how you can rethink your life span.
The ageing process commences deep within the body, and long before any outward changes appear. Subtle shifts occur within every cell
If you picture an older version of yourself as occurring at some time in the future, when you have grey hair, aching joints or feel frail and are slowing down, it is time to erase that image. Your grandparents may not have been able to reap the benefits of what we now know about health and ageing - but you can. Redefining your age Research tells us that the keys to living longer and staying healthier are in our hands. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to age better
of your body throughout your life, gradually causing energy production to become less efficient, metabolic flexibility to decline. Inflammation can become harder to regulate and the body’s repair systems may not work with the same precision they once did.
However, this does not mean you have to get sicker as you get older. By taking small preventive steps now,
By taking small preventive steps now, you can look forward to enjoying a vibrant, active life well
than others? The three key steps to ageing well are to stay physically and mentally active, take preventive measures to avoid major diseases, and keep a positive attitude and stay connected socially. Importantly, the way you age is not necessarily dictated by your genes. Studies into how we age and how we can look and feel young for longer show that lifestyle factors - such as diet, health risks taken, screening tests, exercise and stress – all play a larger role in determining your health than your genes do. For
you can look forward to enjoying a vibrant, active life well into your eighties, nineties, and even beyond. Healthy ageing is not just about treating problems once they appear; it is about taking small
into your eighties, nineties, and even beyond
steps to support the underlying biological systems that help you to remain energised, resilient and well for as long as possible. Feel better, live longer When it comes to keeping your body in prime
example, de-stressors like yoga and meditation can actually boost your immune system; a sensible weight management program will have a dramatic effect on both your mental and physical performance, especially with regards to balance and gait; and a range of nutritional supplements have been proven to optimise metabolism, boost energy and help you live longer.
condition for years to come, two of the most important topics to focus on are improving cellular energy and metabolic health. 1 Boost cellular energy: Central to understanding the role and activity of cellular energy in the body is NAD+, which is a coenzyme that is found in every living cell. NAD+ is required
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