PART 2

Last week, we discussed 19 ways to recapture youth. Our topics included melatonin, GABA, BHRT (Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy), DHEA, HGH, Epsom salt baths, going organic from food to cosmetics, exercise, sleep, proper hydration, multivitamins/mineral supplementation, glutamine supplements, probiotics, extra dose of vitamin C, daily fiber intake, exercise, nanotechnology, nondrug patches and natural medicine (pharmaceutical drug only when urgently needed).

What to do

1) Address your acidity levels.

The culprit and cause of disease is internal inflammation, a precursor of illness.

Because inflammation is associated with acidity, it must be corrected because acidity is the perfect environment for cancer.

It is also the condition conducive to developing yeast infection. Being too acidic or too alkaline isn’t the goal. The ideal pH alkaline level must be around 7.0. The lower you go from 7.0, the more acidic you are.

Alkaline foods are vegetables and fruits.

Acidic foods are meat, poultry, eggs, legumes, grains, nuts and cheese.

To prevent colds and flu, consume alkaline foods and take four alkaline minerals: magnesium, calcium, potassium and sodium.

Quick fix: 1 teaspoon of baking soda daily in a cup of warm water

2) Maintain healthy telomeres.

Telomeres are an essential part of human cells that affect how our cells age. These are the caps at the end of each strand of DNA that protect our chromosomes.

Telomere-friendly foods:

Acai—this antioxidant-rich fruit has been heralded for centuries as a healing, immune-stimulating, energy-boosting fruit

Soluble fiber

Apples—they contain quercetin, which prevents internal oxidation of LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol

It also lowers the risk of arterial damage and heart disease. The fiber pectin is a soluble fiber that is beneficial to lowering blood cholesterol levels

Almonds—superfood and great source of protein and minerals

Avocado—contains minerals and heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fat

Beans—rich in vitamins and minerals, high in fiber

Beets—high in carotenoids and flavonoids, organic pigments beneficial to one’s health due to high antioxidant values

Blueberries—contain pterostilbene which reduces LDL

Broccoli—contains indole-3-carbinol (13C) and diindolylmethane (DIM), both powerful antioxidants

Cabbage—rich in isothiocyanates and cancer-preventing nutrients which boost the immune system

This means your coleslaw isn’t just a salad—it’s good medicine! (Just go easy on the mayonnaise.)

Garlic—prevents cancer in the colon, breast, stomach, prostate, esophagus

Grapefruit—great slimming agent and more! Eating grapefruit a day for one month can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides by 17 percent (though it’s not a good idea if you’re on statin medication)

Kale—regulates estrogen and is a rich source of calcium

Meat—source of protein, iron, zinc, choline and taurine, which enrich the blood

Olive oil—the mono-unsaturated fat that prevents heart attacks

Oranges—contain hesperidin, a flavonoid that lowers the rates of heart attacks. It is also rich in potassium and folic acid

Sea veggies—nori is high in Vitamin A and K, iodine and potassium

Other dark sea veggies like kelp, arame, wakame and hijiki reduce the absorption of heavy metals.

Sweet potatoes—rich in fiber; high in potassium, the dieter’s healthy carbohydrate

Tea—polyphenols in black, green and white teas inhibit cancer of the breast, digestive system and lungs.

Tomatoes—rich in lycopene which is high in Vitamin C and boosts the immune system

Wild salmon—rich in omega-3. The more omega-3 oils in the body, the longer the telomeres

Non-animal omega-3 sources: flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds, mustard oil, seaweed, beans, winter squash, leafy greens, cabbage, berries, wild rice, herbs and spices, mangoes, honeydew and melon

There is much to learn about the human body and psyche that will change the landscape of wellness and anti-aging. It is important to keep an open mind and accept the challenge of a new way of living by embracing the natural laws of wellness. Ultimately, the choice is yours.

(Reference: “Bombshell” by Suzanne Somers)

This week’s affirmation:

“My mind is open to new possibilities.”

Love and light!

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Recapturing one’s youthfulness