We believe strongly that over 90% of our diseases are caused by our choices in life. These include diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, osteoporosis, cancers, infection, arthritis, dementia, and simple aging of the body. All these conditions can be prevented, slowed, reversed, and often cured with a healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle does not have any side effects, saves money, and can be followed by everybody.
Zero benefit from carrying extra fat except for it being a cushion. Extra fat is inflammatory and increases the risk of all diseases. Every pound of weight gained after 25-30 years of age is fat gain unless extra muscles were built with exercise. Fat weight is dead weight increasing the stress on the body. Thick skin folds, increasing waist and neck size, protruding belly, and double chin are gross signs of fat content. Body weight, Body mass index, and fat percentage measure fat content. Current weight – Ideal body weight is a simple measure of the extra fat. Lower than ideal body weight with strong muscles should be our goal.
Starch and high glycemic foods are inflammatory and accelerate aging and all diseases. Avoid starchy, sweet, or white carbohydrates, especially, processed types. All cereals, grains, millets, tubers, and several fruits fall in this category. Several plants also produce antinutrients that cause bowel inflammation and a leaky gut. High fiber is good in general but decreases the absorption of vitamins and minerals. Wholesome, organic, and minimally processed vegetables and meats help the body repair the damage caused by high sugar foods. Eat food for nourishment instead of enjoyment.
periods of fasting help clean the body, burn off stored sugar and fat, and encourage our body to repair itself and stay young. 16 hours is the minimum to get major health benefits. The benefits increase up to 48 hours of fasting. The peak benefits are sustained till the 5th day. Fasting beyond 5 days increases muscle loss and deficiencies. Fasting is the best diet.
Frequent exercise to raise the heart rate and breathing have universal benefits on our wellbeing. Decreases aches and pains, enhances mood and general fitness, and lowers the risk of acquiring all diseases. 20 minutes on most days reaching 80% of our maximum heart rate (220-our age) is usually safe. Check with a physician if concerned. Exercise to be fit and youthful.
Strong muscles in the core and limbs support our joints, keep us fit mentally and physically, decrease pain, and increase our metabolism. Learn proper technique to avoid injury.