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Can We Really Contribute To A Longer Healthier Life ?
Author : John McBride
Many of us share the desire for a long healthy and active life. Sadly for many reasons this is unattainable by some. However for the majority, there are measures we can adopt to stack the odds in our favour, giving us the best chance to live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
One problem confronting many is information overload which may cause some to 'switch off' and yet others is become confused. It is not only the total volume of information and the difficulty of keeping up to date, there is the technical jargon and at times conflicting advice. Can we isolate a few measures which appear to work and incorporate them into our lifestyle?
Practically everyone appreciates vitamins and minerals are important for health. Some claim all our needs are met from the average modern diet, others disagree. The evidence suggests modern storage methods have reduced much of the nutritional value of our food. Methods of cultivation seem likely to produce lower nutritional levels. Supplemental minerals are unlikely to be adequately assimilated in some of the commonly presented forms.
Oxygen must be absorbed from the air we breathe to sustain life, on this we are all agreed. The difficulty is that much of our air is laden with unwanted elements like noxious industrial fumes and the end product of mechanized transport. We also contribute to this undesirable state in our homes by the use of various aerosol sprays 'air fresheners and 'cleansing agents' incorporating deceptive health sounding names based on 'lemon'.
Not content with indirect attacks on our person, many of the lotions applied to our skin in the course of 'beautification' are suspect. A number inhibit the skin from 'breathing' by providing an oily seal, while others introduce highly dubious substances which in different circumstances might carry a health warning.
Fortunately there are mechanical devices including filters which can extract undesirable substances from the air we breath, while maintaining an optimum level of humidity. There are also devices which use "ultraviolet light scanner" to kill approaching 100% of bacteria and viruses on many surfaces (but cannot be used on the skin).
Our bodily functions best in an alkaline state, while many unwanted elements do not. There is therefore a case for ensuring our water is filtered, purified and make alkaline before being used to prepare food and drink. A related case can be made against 'colas' and other highly acidic drinks.
Wear and tear of our body comes in two main forms. Malfunction or wear and tear of joints, which can be counteracted by collagen and collagen promoting products.
The second and perhaps more critical assault is by free radicals (harmful molecules) whose impact can be counteracted by a number of agents including phytonutrients (plant chemicals).
We also know that enzymes are the catalysts which orchestrate a host of bodily functions. As they decline over time it makes sense to supplement our body's supply.
Another factor implicated in ageing or premature ageing is the availability of growth hormone. Synthetic hormone and hormones from animal sources are problematic. However as it appears growth hormone is produced through life, but stored, the use of liberating agents should prove acceptable to many.
Yes I do know overeating, excessive drinking, smoking and "recreational drugs" are harmful and that exercise and adequate rest should be incorporated into your life - but so do you!
If we provide our body with the nutrients necessary for growth, repair and defense, take appropriate measures to guard against pathogens and other debilitating assaults on our wellbeing and offer whatever practical assistance we can to overcome nutritional deficiencies, the prospect of longer healthier active life can be greatly enhanced.
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John McBride has enjoyed a varied career in several countries embracing Healthcare, Research and Business Development. He has undertaken assignments for organizations as varied as WHO, ARAMCO and BBC. >>> http://ProspectsBooster.com
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Tags: Health, nutritional levels, ultraviolet light scanners, alkaline state, collagen promoting products, phytonutrients
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Submitted : 2010-02-09 Word Count : 1 Popularity: 106