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How old are you really?:Reversing the Ageing Process!
Whilst there is no way to beat the ageing process, we
can slow it down considerably - and the methods are
surprisingly simple.
Chronological
age and biological age are different. Your true age
is the biological age of your cells and tissue not the
number of years you have been alive. The key factors
determining your biological age include muscle mass/quality,
fat mass/distribution, bone density, fluid distribution,
blood pressure and the state of the cell membrane. Just
because you don't have a disease doesn't mean that you
are healthy and young. To gain a proper understanding
of how to measure your biological age, it is necessary
to undertake a Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA) and clinical
assessment of the factors mentioned above.
The BIA testing device is a government approved scientific
diagnostic machine accurate in providing objective feed
back regularly on our current health status. It is an
indicator of how well out body is functioning at a cellular
level.
BIA or Cellular Health Analysis has been used by NASA
to track the body composition changes of astronauts
while traveling in space. Many elite athletes use this
technology to assess the effectiveness of their training
programmes.
Oxford Naturopathics provides many advanced, scientific
treatments to address biological breakdown found when
testing you with the BIA. These include genetic testing,
cancer prevention nutrients, anti-ageing hormone treatments,
skin treatments and cell detoxifiers.
There are also 10 things you can do at home to start
slowing the ageing process
1
Sunlight -Expose your body to the sun for around 30
mins daily (early morning / late afternoon). This is
essential for immune and other chemicals to be produced.
2 Drink only pure water. Tap water is poison!
At least 12 different chemicals have been found in our
water supply.
3 Work on your love life - Research has proven
that we live longer, healthier and happier lives when
we are in a good marriage. This fosters good communication,
emotional security, companionship, intimacy, contentment
and direction.
4 Eat fresh foods. Limit foods packaged in tins,
packets, boxes or take-aways.
5 Get fit again - "use it or lose it" - concentrate
on aerobics, swimming, jogging, skipping, walking, thi
chi, yoga, palates,weights and stretching.
6 De-stress - do something every night to relax
the body/mind. Baths, meditation, music, massages, prayer,
deep breathing, journals.
7 Take a Professionally prescribed multi-nutrient.
Don't be fooled into believing that in today's busy/toxic
lifestyle you are able to eat a balanced diet everyday.
8 Sleep well. Our bodies repair themselves while
sleeping.
9 Stay in touch with younger friends - feed off
their energy and enthusiasm.
10 Read books on longevity (Deepak Copra's Ageless
Body Timeless Mind) where scientists discuss ageing
as a choice we make not a physiological inevitability.
The BIA can also tell you if the exercise you are doing
is effectively building lean muscle mass - which is
just as important as burning fat. Lean muscle mass increases
Human Growth Hormone (HgH), one of the essential hormones
responsible for anti-ageing. You don't need to buy this
hormone illegally (as some athletes have lately), just
increase your muscle mass. Find out now if your exercise
is effective for you.
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The Philosophy Diet :with Miriam Young!
Today, more than ever we have infinite choice as to
what food we put into our bodies than at any other time
in history. Every woman's magazine that you pick up
has the latest diet that this or that superstar is on,
current affairs programmes review them and the self-help
sections in bookstores on diet and nutrition are growing
every week. For many people this means overwhelm and
confusion!
If the author promotes the 'Zone Diet' as 'the way'
to eat, then the vegetarians and every one who has ever
experienced constipation from such low carbohydrate
diets, will be unhappy. The zone diet can lead to rapid
weight loss, however most habitual dieters will know
that rapid weight loss can often be swiftly followed
by rapid weight gain! And the restrictions on this diet
can involve cutting out some valuable vitamins and minerals,
not be mention being very time consuming to organise.
If the author promotes the raw, sprouted, vegan type
diet as 'the way' to eat then the Traditional Chinese
Medicine practitioner will not be impressed at such
a "yin and depleting" style diet, preferring one that
is full of cooked and warming foods. If the author promotes
the very recent 'Blood Type Diet' as 'the way' of eating
then this so called "one size fits all" approach will
hold total disregard to the Ayurvedic (Indian) approach,
which holds over 3000 years of wisdom in treating individual
health issues and unique constitution of a person. No
wonder we are confused! And I have seen so many frustrated
individuals over the years, particularly women, when
it comes to what they "should" or "should not" be eating.
There can even be problems with people eating large
amounts of fish in their diet. One of my male clients
has been semi-vegetarian all of his life, eating a can
of tuna every day for fifteen years. His symptoms included
insomnia, fatigue, depression and mood swings. Through
hair tissue analysis I found that his mercury levels
had become dangerously high. An important point considering
the growing publicity in relation to healthy oils contained
in deep-sea fish. "Everything in moderation" is an old
fashioned saying that perhaps contains more wisdom than
we give it credit for.
There is no right or wrong way of eating. There is
no one way of eating that is right for every person
at every time. What is important is that you listen
to your own body and how it responds to certain foods
when eaten.
Allergies
If you have allergies to certain foods such as soy,
eggs, dairy products, salicylates, wheat or all gluten
etc it is important to stay off what you are allergic
to whilst considering a new diet. The advantages for
many people who have allergies or intolerances to particular
foods is that they have looked at dietary options in
detail and have developed a well-balanced healthy lifestyle,
which suits their own unique individual needs. They
have had to change their diet by force and now reap
the benefits of their own adapted healthy eating programme.
If you have developed an allergy later in life, this
does not mean you will always have that allergy. Sometimes
an extended break from a certain protein or molecule
in food is all that is needed. One of my clients developed
an allergy to wheat, avoided all wheat for five years,
undertook some of my detoxification programmes and now
owns a bakery! She is now able to indulge in the odd
croissants or cookie as a treat every now and again,
with no allergic reaction. Liver detoxification is particularly
useful in the treatment of allergies, as it is the liver
that processes everything that we put into our mouths.
Children often grow out of allergies. Patience and perseverance
is frequently what is required.
Treats
So long as you are not on a detox programme or anti-candida
diet etc, treats are ok. We are here to enjoy life.
Chocolate is ok (especially a particular Swiss brand).
Red wine is fine in moderation. (Look for the preservative
free/organic brands, as it is often the preservatives
that give you the hangover). If a person is unable to
control themselves, and gorges and binges, then I will
usually recommend that they don't keep treats, chocolate
or otherwise at home. Treats can then be left for going
out and on special occasions. It makes going out more
exciting! This is a particularly useful tool for children.
If treats are not in the house, then they cannot bug
you for them!
What
should I eat in my Day-To-Day Life?
Most people benefit from a diet free of red meat, sugar,
caffeine, and junk food and food that is processed and
contain preservatives. I am shocked that aspartame (an
artificial sweetener) is still used in food products
in Australia. (The substance is banned in Japan as researchers
found it to be a cancer-causing agent). Get used to
reading ingredient labels in supermarkets. You will
be amazed at just how much sugar, common salt and preservatives,
food manufacturers add to processed foods. The recommended
diet for the average person is made up of whole, unprocessed
natural foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables (organic
where possible), sprouted seeds, legumes, grains, and
nuts (avoid peanuts) that are easily digested, especially
when soaked over night in purified water. This keeps
the body vital and healthy, and the mind calm and free
from restless thoughts.
Whether or not your body can tolerate diary products,
soy, eggs, wheat products, a high or low carbohydrate
diet, dried fruits, bananas or various different meats
etc needs to be an individual discovery. You may have
more energy throughout the day by eating protein for
breakfast, or you may feel less sluggish throughout
the day by eating fruit for breakfast - this depends
on your constitution, state of health, exercise habits,
blood sugar levels and individual metabolism. If you
stop eating carbohydrates after 3.00pm, you may find
it easier to lose weight. If you are slim and have a
fast metabolism, you may need to eat carbohydrates and
protein all day every day! Start experimenting. Eat
butter, rather than margarine, as it is a real food
from cows! Most margarine is a synthetic 'food' containing
trans-fatty acids that clog the liver and cause disease.
Juicing can be an excellent way to start the day, as
it floods the cells with essential vitamins, minerals
and 'life force'. Begin your day with two glasses of
plain purified water.
A well-balanced vegetarian diet is probably one of the
healthiest diets in the world. However, some women need
to eat red meat or chicken once in a while otherwise
they report feeling flat, depressed and lethargic. Pregnant
women can sometimes need to eat red meat, if no other
food or supplement will increase their iron stores.
If this is the case then make sure the meat is organic
(hormones and anti-biotics just aren't worth ingesting).
Eat a kiwi fruit or mandarin before hand, as the vitamin
C content will help you to absorb the iron content more
readily.
If you have a tendency to low blood sugar levels, eat
smaller meals more often. Having a handy supply of almonds,
cashews and brazil nuts (soaked overnight) can greatly
assist in getting you through the day. Sea salt, grey
in colour (containing a whole complexity of minerals)
should be the only salt consumed in moderation, especially
in countries with long hot climates like Australia.
Consume more raw foods in summer (salads/sprouts etc)
and more cooked foods in winter (steamed and roasted
vegetables, soups and tofu etc). Our vital energy, mental
capabilities, and emotional health are all influenced
by the food that we eat.
Miriam Young, Medical Herbalist, specialises in Menopausal
complaints and practices in Sinnamon Park, Brisbane.
She may be contacted on 07 3279 4816, [email protected]
Go to www.detox4life.com.au
for more information on Detox For Life Health retreats
in 2006.
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Patch Adams :Living with Joy in Life and Work!
Hunter
"Patch" Adams has been a physician for nearly 30 years,
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Meditation Made Easy:it's easier than you think!
The
benefits of meditation on the mind and body have been
known for thousands of years and have recently been
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Stimulating the brain with Holosync releases stress-reducing
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patterns experienced are actually deeper than those
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As new neural pathways connect and synchronise the two
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New research also reveals that even short-term exposure
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Holosync also increases your ability to deal with stress
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Short
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Serves:
4 -6
Ingredients
1
clove garlic, halved 3 tablespoons cornflour 150ml white
wine 250g Australian Blue, crumbled 300ml Australian
sour cream 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup
finely chopped chives freshly ground pepper, to taste
12 chat potatoes, boiled and halved 250g cauliflower
florets, blanched 250g broccoli florets, blanched
Method
1.
Rub the inside of a fondue pot with the cut clove of
garlic, then discard. Blend the cornflour with a little
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stirring constantly, until thickened. 2. Add the crumbled
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Laughter
is the best medicine!
What
happened to the frog that parked illegally?
It
was toad!
Quote
of the month!
What
happens is not as important as how you react to what
happens. - Thaddeus Golas
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In
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