Why do people age and what can we do to stay younger longer?

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Why do we age?

Traditional Chinese medicine considers the kidney as where life springs from, and as one becomes older, the kidney-qi becomes slowly impaired, and the functions of visceral organs begin to decline. For this reason, we have the human’s aging process

Some scientific research is focused on Telomeres which is the theory that we have a gene which determines aging and causes us to eventually stop reproducing cells and hence we die. (read more on this here)

 


How old are you?

  • In my 20s
  • In my 30s
  • In my 40s
  • In my 50s
  • Older
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Do you feel old?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Sometimes
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Things that play a role in extra aging

  • Hereditary factors
  • Diet and activity
  • Stress
  • Environment that you live in like polluted areas or even being in the sun for too long
  • Lifestyle choices like drugs and alcohol

How to stay younger longer:

  • Eat five fruits or vegetables every day
  • Cut down on fats, sugar and oil
  • Drink plenty of water to keep your cells hydrated
  • Keep a regular exercise routine
  • Get enough rest. At least 8 hours of sleep daily.
  • Try minimising stress.
  • Have more orgasms - Right before a sexual climax the levels of DHEA (a natural steroid) is released. This hormone improves brain function, the cardiovascular system and boosts the immune system, it also promotes healthy skin. During an orgasm you also release oestrogen which helps to lower bad cholesterol, add to bone density and can even regulate a woman’s menstrual cycle.

  • Take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement including essential oils…read more on this here.

 


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