This is the last book I have recommended for every one to read to achieve optimal health. I read this book as part of my Health Coaching Training Certification. It is an easy read and I recommend everyone read it at some point in their life, the earlier the better. So , what is prime-time, the author refers to it being over 50. I'm thinking it should encompass your whole life span. The book is divided into clear chapters so you can choose what you want to improve in your life. I will share a few facts I learned that you might find interesting. Read the book for a lot more healthy living tips.
First, what goes in our mouth and into our body is probably the most important aspect to being healthy. How you eat in your younger years will determine if you are a healthy 80 year old or an unhealthy one, with bad joints, heart, lungs etc. Do you want to enjoy your older years or be miserable, so change needs to start young. Eat as much whole foods as possible. Add salmon to your diet weekly as it contains omega 3's in the form that our body gobbles up and loves. Most American diets are lacking omega 3's. Eat more blueberries and mangos. Eat less processed food with chemicals in it. Read labels for the ingredients, if there are words you can't pronounce then it probably isn't good for you. As we age our blood brain barrier is not as good at keeping out the chemicals, so start by not putting chemicals in your body. Your brain will be happy and you may be decreasing your chance of developing dementia or Alzheimers. After all, chemicals are stored in fat and our brains contain a lot of fat. Also, for good brain health limit your alcohol intake, as alcohol metabolizes fat and we don't want the fat in our brains damaged. Exercise everyday as it keeps our arteries healthy, a long with many other health benefits. Did you know that your arteries have a thin layer of cells that release all kinds chemicals that help your body function properly. If you don't exercise and keep the blood flowing through them, then that most important layer can become clogged and not function and ultimately lead to all kinds of problems. I found that fact the most interesting in the book. You don't have to be a work-out maniac, just some walking or biking, but try to do something everyday. Lastly, keep your stress to a minimum and do something like mediation to let it go. I can't end this post without mentioning another book I read titled: When Breath Becomes Air by Dr Paul Kalanithi. It's a beautifully written true story with a very sad outcome but I think it demonstrates how our bodies can break down and disease can set in if we don't balance our lives with proper food, exercise and stress relief. It's a worldwide bestseller and I highly recommend it. The Stanford Community is missing a very talented doctor and surgeon much to early.
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