Can You Naturally Reverse Aging?

May 10, 2013

Can you naturally reverse the signs of aging both inside and outside the body? Keep reading to learn more about free radicals, antioxidants and superfoods. Check out the list below “10 Tricks to Reverse Aging”.

Aging Versus Anti-Aging?

Aging by definition is the process of getting older, or an artificial process to make someone or something look older. Anti-aging is preventing, reversing or basically slowing down the aging process. We will all die at some point so you can’t stop aging but you can slow it down.

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10 Tricks to Reverse Aging

Bone Health Diet

April 17, 2013

Our bodies require many nutrients working together for good bone health. Key nutrients include; magnesium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, manganese, folic acid, vitamins B6 C, D, and K. In addition protein is necessary to build collagen and healthy fats for Vitamin D absorption plus protection from bone destroying free radicals.

Tip: Most easily absorbed source of Vitamin D comes from the sun – just need 30 minutes every day (without sunscreen to allow absorption).

Bones are composed of 65% calcium phosphate salts for hardness and 35% collagen for flexibility. If the collagen is removed, the remaining calcium salts will shatter when a fall occurs. Studies have shown that consuming excessive calcium may increase the risk of fractures as we age.

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Do You Know Your Health Numbers?

April 9, 2013

Did you know…that knowing your health numbers could save your life? According to this article, Key Numbers for Heart Health on WebMD.com there are 3 key numbers that could give you a lifesaving preview of your cardiac risk:

3 Keys

Let’s look closer

Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Waist size

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Blood pressure is considered normal when it’s below 120/80. Your systolic number (120) measures the pressure of blood against artery walls when the heart pumps blood out during a heartbeat. The diastolic number (80) measures the same pressure between heartbeats when the heart fills with blood. Read more →

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