Combat Aging

 

by Dr. Jennifer Landa

Combating issues like insomnia, weight gain, low libido and memory comes down to choosing a lifestyle that embraces the three pillars of good health: balanced nutrition, routine physical activity, adequate sleep and hormone balance.

Nutrition is among the key factors in combating conditions associated with aging. The wrong foods can pollute you internally and unveil external signs of aging very quickly. Avoiding processed foods, sugar, caffeine and alcohol reduces the demand on the adrenal glands, which are responsible for secreting cortisol, the “stress” hormone, and play a role in managing your metabolism. It is difficult to get all the nutrients you need from your diet – nobody is perfect all the time. Supplements can help ensure adequate nutrient intake. I recommend supplementing B vitamins, vitamin C and magnesium to support adrenal health. Certain herbs, such as ashwagandha and rhodiola are also useful for combating stress and impacting adrenal health.

You probably know the basics behind the positive effects of good exercise, nutrition and sleep habits, but maintaining hormone balance naturally is one solution that has only recently become a household name.

Monitoring your hormone levels throughout your lifespan and taking action to maintain balance or repair imbalances can combat many conditions of aging, including insomnia, low libido, memory loss and unwanted weight gain. Hormones control everything in the body – acting as the body’s chemical messengers to ensure optimal functioning. For example, low testosterone can tank your libido, while low levels of progesterone are linked to insomnia and other sleep disturbances. Too much cortisol can cause foggy thinking and undesirable weight gain. The chronological aging process is unstoppable, but the way you look and feel over the course of a lifetime is heavily linked to hormone balance and lifestyle choices.

 

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  • Regina Love

    Most people focus on the external signs of aging–the gray hair, the wrinkles and not enough on the INTERNAL aging of their organs and systems. Taking anti-aging supplements and nutritional supplements can be a simple step that provides extra against the effects of oxidation and aging on the body. Multivitamins are a good basic part of an anti-aging regimen. Specially formulated supplements like Anti Aging by Doctor’s Natural can help fill in any nutritional gaps that make your cells vulnerable to premature aging and the ongoing aging process.

    It’s now accepted among many well-respected doctors, scientists and researchers that many chronic and life-threatening diseases are caused by nutritional deficiencies. Also, the foods we eat today aren’t as nutritious as they once were. Modern farming may take some blame for the low vitamin and mineral content of foods that should be nutrient-rich like spinach, tomatoes, corn and potatoes. Our soil has been depleted of its nutrient content, and that inevitably affects the healthiness of our vegetables, herbs, fruits and proteins.

    High-quality nutritional supplements like Anti-Aging may help you attain a higher degree of wellbeing than simply relying on diet alone. Healthy eating habits are still most important, as is exercise, adequate rest and reducing stress. Specific nutrients in the right dosage can lower your risk of developing common age-related diseases.