We are inundated constantly with advertisements for anti-aging techniques including Botox, lasers, and plastic surgery. And I am often asked what “magic pills” I have to help reverse aging. Unfortunately I don’t have any magic pills, but there are several things people can do to help slow down the inevitable process of aging. And if your budget is tight, these options are much easier on the pocket book as well.

How old are we suppose to live?
There are many debates on this, but in Discover magazine, November 2003 issue, it was reported that scientists now say that we are genetically suppose to live to be 120 years old. If this is the case, why is the average life span only 65-80 (depending on which chart you look at)?

Do the Basics
If you really want to slow down aging – start with the basics. The first and most basic of actions are to eat right, exercise, get adequate rest and lower your stress level. Eating right means eating organic fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates high in fiber such as millet, kamut, quinoa, spelt, buckwheat and brown rice and organic meats. Eliminating sugar, wheat, dairy and refined foods from a diet has made a huge difference in many peoples lives - health wise. Exercise, even just simple walking can also help your body in so many beneficial ways, allowing your body to move your interstitial fluid – which helps to move toxins out of your body and nutrients to the cells. Getting adequate rest is important to help your body repair damages to cells and rebuild new cells. And lowering your stress level can have huge anti-aging effects – as the saying goes – stress kills – and when the cells in our bodies are stressed, at some point they will let us know via pain, or illness that things are not working correctly.

Think of it this way – every person has a bottle of life or energy – and every time you eat something bad like junk food, or don’t exercise off that Krispy Kreme, or let your stressful job make your blood pressure increase to a dangerous level – you empty a little bit of that life out. If you smoke or do drugs, that lets out even more life. Unfortunately, not everyone was handed a full bottle of life – some people’s bottles are emptier than others. This can because of what they were handed down from their parents, or it could be how well they have taken care of their body so far. The aging process is sometimes seen as bringing on frailty and increased vulnerability to disease and injury. But, these changes are sped up by factors such as poor diet, insufficient exercise, and stressful life-style.

Either way, doing the basics will make a difference. You might not notice it tomorrow or next week, or even next month – but you will notice it next year and the year after that. Taking care of your body on the inside physically and emotionally will make a huge difference on what you see on the outside.

What is your biological age?
Not everyone eats a perfect diet. And even if you did, not everyone pays total attention to their bodies to discover not only what they need on a daily or monthly basis but also what they may be deficient in right now – as that will change constantly. There are many types of analysis available that can help show you what your body may be deficient in, such as hair analysis, urine analysis, saliva analysis, and blood analysis. Some of these tests offer a biological age with the test – letting you know how old your body is on the inside – or how stressed your body is on the inside which can often speed up the aging process. Learning what you are deficient in can also help to prevent a “weakness” in your body, and therefore specific aging signs as well. Check with your health professional to find out which test might be best for you – these tests are also typically much more affordable than other anti-aging techniques on the market, and can actually help you to slow down your bodies aging processes while improving your health, especially if you do decide to use the other expensive techniques (lasers, etc) as well, you may find that your results will last longer when working on the inside of your body as well as the outside.

Only One Scientific Proven Method
In February 2000, Discover magazine, had an article on Roy Walford, professor emeritus of pathology at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. The article discusses Walford and his experiences in BioSphere. Although BioSphere was considered by many not to be as successful as was hoped – one positive thing that came out of it was that they were able to prove, that eating less helps reduce aging. Of course this isn’t too exciting for many people and isn’t even an option for some people – and before this goal is taken on – you should check with your health professional. To learn more about Walford and his actual anti-aging diet visit www.walford.com.

Fountain of Youth Book
There is a book that many people have found to have powerful anti-aging capabilities – it is called Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth by Peter Kelder, it is also known to many people as the 5 Tibetan Rites (there are in fact 6 exercises – but the 6th is only to be performed if abstaining from sexual activity). The story in the book is about a man who was trying to find the fountain of youth – and went to Tibet while on his search and was taught these 6 exercises. He came back the United States, and his friend was shocked because his hair was no longer gray, and he looked so much younger! The book is also available as a video with the actual exercises being performed so you can follow along, and they also have a cookbook available as well. The exercises are fairly easy to perform, and you are to start very slowly. If one exercise is particularly difficult to do, that shows how out of balance that particular meridian is for your body. But as the book and video both explain, don’t give up – if you keep doing them – you will definitely see results – but you have do them to see results!

Other Helpful Supplements
It seems like daily we are told of new anti-aging products. I thought I would list a few items that our customers have given us considerable feedback on – so that others can also benefit from them as well.

Topical Enzyme Spray
Enzymes are extremely important for our bodies. They help hold molecules together, help us digest our food, carry toxins out of our bodies, help to repair and build new tissues, help create other enzymes for our brain, and are the glue that help hold calcium in our bones. As we age, enzymes are depleted out of our bodies causing our bodies to age. Taking enzymes internally can help your body do the important youthful tasks required to keep your body young. It is widely known that we absorb nutrients through our skin, better then our digestive system – for example – there are so many patches on the market that release medicine via our skin. Using Topical enzyme sprays can be extremely beneficial for aging signs such as thinning hair, aging/liver spots, or thinning or weakened skin. Our customers are constantly telling us about positive results with our enzyme spray.

DHEA
DHEA (dehydroeplandrosterone) is a naturally occurring steroid nutrient produced in the adrenal cortex gland and is the most abundant steroid in the blood and brain tissue. DHEA is converted to important and essential hormones in the body, acting as a precursor to other hormones. Generally the level of DHEA in people drops about 80% between the ages of 20 and 65. Studies have shown promise in the areas of degenerative diseases, the process of aging and obesity. These effects may be due to its ability to inhibit an enzyme that is used to produce fat its ability to boost anti-carcinogenic activity in the body.

Antioxidants
Antioxidants, vitamin C in particular is well-known for it’s beneficial effects on the immune system and certain anti-aging qualities have also been attributed as well. It is known in the scientific community that free radicals damage body tissues. Similar to when you cut open an apple and leave it on the counter – it will start to turn brown and age. The same process is happening to us, only much slower. Antioxidants – like sprinkling lemon juice on the apple, work to slow down that aging process. There are many types of antioxidants – Vitamin A, B, C, E, pine bark, grape seed, and CoQ10 just to name a few.

IGF-1
Human growth hormone (HGH), which is naturally produced by the body, is necessary for normal development, promoting the growth of new tissue, endurance, and strengthening the immune system. It has been estimated that by the age 30 we lose about 14% of this hormone each decade. Synthetic drug substitutes can have the same effects but also bring with them many side effects. IGF-1, a metabolite of HGH, can offer many of the benefits of HGH without the harmful side effects. IGF-1 can helps the body provide glucose (blood sugar), helping to preserve muscle mass. Deer antler velvet, a source of IGF-1, has been used as a traditional remedy in China for over 10,000 years. Taken internally – best as a spray for easier absorption, many people have experienced many health benefits from IGF-1.

Colostrum
Also known as mothers’ milk, colostrum (from cows) contains immunoglobulins, specific antibodies, and broad based immune enhancers. Colostrum is an antioxidant with insulin-like and immune factors that support the body in healing, balance blood sugars, promote muscle health, and boost the bodies metabolism of fat for fuel. Thinking that this is what babies first eat after birth, it is considered by many to be “perfect food” in feeding the body. If you were not breast fed as a child, you could be missing the important antibodies – and taking colostrom can help restore those to help your body strengthen your immune system and your health overall.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFA)
This includes flax seed oil, lecithin, black currant oil, emu oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, omega 3 oils (fish oils), borage oil, etc. Essential oils are so important in feeding the nervous system, the brain, our skin and hair, and circulatory system. Providing essential fatty oils to your body is like changing the oil in your car – so very necessary to keep things moving smoothly. If your body doesn’t have enough EFA’s, the arteries can get brittle and crack, the brain, which is mostly made up of EFA’s – will not work optimally, our joints will ache and hurt if there is no EFA’s to lubricate, and our skin and hair can get dried out excessively causing rashes and other skin disorders. There are many popular EFA’s in liquid, pill form and lotions and creams to help repair skin damage such as wrinkles, and prevent future aging as well.

Pregnenolone
Pregnenolone is a hormone from wild yam root that can easily be converted into other hormones necessary for overall hormone balance and a feeling of well-being. Pregenenolone levels decrease as we age, and studies have shown that even minute quantities increased the ability of mice to learn and navigate mazes. In addition, human studies have confirmed the benefits for brain function and age-related wear in the joints. This is a fairly inexpensive product that is also good for many women with menopause symptoms.

Ginko and Gota Kola
These two herbs have a long history of improving brain function, boosting memory and alertness. Both of these also have reputations for promoting longevity. Taken together, this combination can help people with poor concentration, age spots, poor circulation, Alzheimer’s and senility.

Ginsengs
There are many types of ginsengs, but all are considered to be adaptagenic, which means they help the body adapt to changes – or deal with stress. And helping to reduce stress in the body is a great way to stop aging.

Whatever method you choose to use to help slow down your aging process – be sure to check with your health professional to find the best solution for your wonderful body. And remember, getting older means you are getting better!
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