Also On Wellness
Posts by cfernandes
Conventional wisdom assumes that failing immunity is an inevitable consequence of aging. But it's considered inevitable only because it's common. The fact is, not everyone's immune system starts failing after age fifty, and while it's tempting to ascribe this strength to "good genes," studies with identical twins illustrate that only about 35% of aging is genetic. What then are the other factors that...
3/18/2010 6:01:40 PM
Energy is the currency of life, and your first major purchase must be to support your immune system. Your quality of life depends on your ability to fight disease. The human immune system is a highly evolved, complex, continually changing entity that is constantly challenged by microbes, toxins, and other environmental factors. Since most infectious agents enter the body though the skin or when you...
3/18/2010 6:01:02 PM
The Metabolic Model of Aging describes aging and the diseases of aging as a seesaw between damage and repair on every level from the realm of DNA, to the cells, to the organs, and ultimately the entire organism. Simply put as you "normally" age your ability to repair decreases, and the damage you suffer increases - until you suffer enough damage - and then you die. Therefore if you want to tip the...
3/18/2010 6:00:31 PM
Initially, caffeine consumption seems like the perfect solution to a sleepless night or a stressful day. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant; one cup of coffee (6oz) temporarily increases alertness, wakefulness, focus and wards off drowsiness for 3-12 hours depending on one's ability to detoxify this chemical from their liver. 90% of the population consumes a lot more than 6oz of caffeine...
3/18/2010 6:00:02 PM
You can decrease your chances of dying from a chronic disease (heart attack, stroke, breast cancer) if you move your muscles 5 hours per week. 2. You can increase your energy, productivity, libido and zest for life with daily exercise 3. You can decrease stress and illnesses. 4. Your daily discipline of moving your body will be rewarded with a healthier weight. 5. You will be a better steward of your...
3/18/2010 5:59:06 PM
As the body gets older, its ability to revitalize and repair itself also diminishes. When we reach our mid 30's, you can really begin to notice the changes in your body. Obesity and diabetes are rising out of control in the United States, even among the youth of America, and diseases influenced by inflammation are growing at an alarming rate. What can be done to stop this? First we must accept that...
3/18/2010 5:57:51 PM