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How to Slow Down Your Body's Aging
Posted by IntentBlog
on Mon, Oct 08, 2007, 3:50 pm PDT Post a Comment View all 624 Comments �
Deepak Chopra, IntentBlog

Q: How can I reverse my body aging?

A: There are three types of aging � chronological age (which is your age according to your date of birth), biological age (which is measured by looking at certain bio markers), and psychological age (which is dependent on your attitude.)

It is now known that psychological age correlates more closely to biological age than chronological age. If you have the attitude that you get better as you grow older in every way � physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially, then you will age in a much more graceful manner.

The well known biological markers of aging include: blood pressure, bone density, body temperature regulation, basal metabolic rate, immune function, sugar tolerance, muscle mass, muscle strength, skin hickness (amount of wrinkles) immune function, and sex hormone levels.

If you want to slow down or even reverse these bio markers of aging, then practice one or more of the following:

1. Change your perception of time. Don't be in a hurry.
2. Get restful sleep.
3. Eat fresh, nutritious food.
4. Take at least two multivitamins with minerals every day.
5. Practice a mind body technique such as yoga or tai chi.
6. Exercise regularly.
7. Don't put toxins in your life, including toxic food, toxic emotions, toxic relationships, and avoid toxic environments or toxic relationships.

8. Have a flexible attitude to minor hassles.
9. Look at so-called problems as opportunities.
10. Nurture loving relationships.
11. Always have an attitude of curiosity, learning, and wonder and spend time with children.

[VanIslander]

I actually find this list illuminating of a family fact I've wondered about for decades.

[oldfatfarang]

Interesting theory about anti-ageing. I've often wondered where my parents fit in modern dietary theories on healthy living.

Mum's 91 (and just landed after more travel round Australia). Dad's 83 and a bit 'housebound' these days (in his mind). Both survived a war (nurse & bomber pilot) and a lifetime of hard-work (nurse & teacher) while living as pioneers in a very isolated rural community.

But, their diet - defies all modern notions of good health. They just don't eat FRESH fruit or vegetables. Mum stews everything (to death). Both eat candy and cakes like crazy - But, they only drink alcohol about 3 times a year - and Dad only smoked for a few years in the war. Tinned food/fruit line their cupboards.

Both come from strong Prodestant working class genetic backgrounds. My mother grew up in an institution (orphanage) and has probably never eaten anything fresh in her life.

But, since the WW2 they have lived in a peaceful, isolated, stress-free, non-polluted, rural environment. Both spent many years working with kids - and have a "I'm happy - I survived the war - let's get on with life attitude".

I've never heard them argue - and I don't think anyone else has either. So maybe a positive happy attitude - coupled with a non-toxic environment - is the trick to longevity. Given my parent's diet, I'm not sure about healthy fresh food being an important variable.

[djsmnc]

Hell, all I do is sit in my room with the lights off and mastrbate. It makes me look like a shameful, bug-eyed little boy wherever I go. Also, female produts like Clinique and Estee Lauder really work. I wear teenage clothing styles, use hip-hop slang, squint my eyes and peer around the corner a lot when I smoke or drink like I'm rebelling against something but am scared to get caught, and I wash my hands a lot with good soap so they stay soft. I live with my folks, drive a piece of crap car, put rock band posters on my wall, and answer most questions with "I dunno" "Nuthin" and "Whatever".

It may not slow the aging process, but it works wonders on maturity. Hell, aren't those pretty much the same thing?

[bassexpander]

Bassexpander is nearing 40, and everyone thinks he's 28 to 30. Here is my advice:


Eating any "dark fruit" is extremely beneficial. Lots of antioxident properties: Blueberries, grapes, drinking grape juice, tomatoes, prunes or prune juice.

Drinking dark wine is also very helpful (one glass per day). Also, a glass of orange juice every day is important. Taking care of your skin is important. Don't tan. Wear sunscreen on sunny days, etc.


The number one most important thing: exercise at least 3 or 4 times per week, for a minimum of 30 to 40 minutes each time. This should include at least 20 mins of walking or jogging.

Thinking you are young DOES actually help. A fair amount of aging is mental. Stay active. I'm not talking about hitting the bars twice a week to stay younger -- get off your keister and do something.

I'm married, but my wife is still bothered by the fact that students in their early 20s still sometimes get crushes on me, bring me gifts, text me at all hours for stupid useless reasons, and whatnot. If she gets mad enough, she'll send them a message in Korean saying it's not appropriate to contact a married professor for such reasons. They never write back after that.

Also, the obvious is to avoid drinking excessively and smoking.

[just4u]

Don't be a bitch and avoid toxic relationships.

I'm just now learning about the second part (of the above)

Those two are key.

Attitude is a BIG part of it. Don't let ppl rush you through life and if your community has expectations of "where you should be" at a certain age then lie about it and live life at your own pace.

[Ya-ta Boy]

It doesn't hurt to jump up and down on Spinoza once in a while, because it gets your juices flowing. (He's an ageist pig.)

[arjuna]

[itaewonguy]

this japanese guy is gonna climb everest! he is 75 years old..
and 2 years ago, his father at the age of 99 years old skiied down mont blanc!

[bassexpander]

[mindmetoo]

[Ya-ta Boy]

If the aging process really bothers someone, they should stop the process dead in its tracks. Anything else is just delaying the inevitable.