July 29th, 2010 by Shirley Allen
Of all the spectacular advances in medicine, science and technology that have occurred over the past hundred years those that have had the most profound impact on our lives are those that have increased the human life span. However, the perception of aging as a depressing downward spiral of wrinkles, senility, illness, and getting OLD persists.
It doesn’t have to be like that. For instance, growing older does not have to be synonymous with ill health. It’s sad, but true, that many people suffer from ailments that are easily preventable, or controllable, through diet and lifestyle. According to the American National Cancer Institute, as many as 35% of all cancers may be due to poor diet, and other experts estimate that at least 50% of all cases of heart disease might be averted by changes in diet and lifestyle. Changes which, in themselves, would greatly enhance both the length and quality of life.
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July 17th, 2010 by Shirley Allen
As time goes on and we creep up in age, our bodies begin to change and what I like to call the ripening stage has come and gone. It can be a sad and depressing for most of us when all we know about our bodies and our limits becomes a thing of the past and old age starts taking control. Diets have to change to accommodate high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Life style habits such as smoking and drinking seem way more deadly than when we were in our twenties. It’s a time where letting your kid win is no longer an option because you are trying your hardest not to lose, and then they beat you anyways! A sobering and inevitable phase every creature on this Earth has to face.
Now, I may sound a little silly, but what if we could stop this inevitability? Well, I shouldn’t say stop, but slow it down. I am sure it is something at least 80% of the people in this World would think fondly of. What if I told you biologists and bio-chemists alike, agree that there is a gene that affects aging and there is a chemical that can trigger that gene, would you believe me? Well you should because that is a true statement and has been for several years now. The questions is, how can humans consume this chemical that triggers the gene safely and will it work? Today, the question is being answered. Let me explain in detail.
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July 8th, 2010 by Shirley Allen
Q. Over the past year I have watched 3 of my close friends become suddenly diagnosed with a serious illness. They lived completely normal healthy lives before this and were still young, only in their 40′s and 50′s. This led me to question my own health and take a deeper look at my habits. Sure I look healthy on the outside, but what is really going on in my body? I have never focused on myself, I am so busy taking care of everyone else. Is it too late? Has the damage already been done? Is it possible to heal my body?
A. It is ABSOLUTELY never too late to take charge of your health. The key here is to first make the choice and decide to be healthy and find a safe, simple, and natural strategy that works easily in your life.
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