Premature aging can be sped up or slowed down depending on your lifestyle.  Hate, anger, resentment and negative thoughts speed up our biological time bomb while love, laughter, and positive thoughts slow down the aging process.  A type “A” personality, who is on the go all the time, and cannot slow down for recreation or relaxation may have an early heart attack and speed up the aging process.

     Hearing loss also is a sign of aging.  High fat in the blood can cause hearing problems and some doctors feel that hearing loss is one symptom of future heart disease.

     Other symptoms associated with aging are: Autoimmune Diseases, Autointoxication, Constipation, Degenerative Diseases, Lack of Exercise, Nutritional Deficiency.

      As we reach maturity, at about age 19, there are cells in our body that stop reproducing.  They are sensor cells in the intestinal tract, the nervous system, including the brain cells and the myocardiac, and muscles of the ear cells that stop reproducing and gradually lose their functional potential.

     Free radicals disrupt at the cellular level and cause diseases such as cancer, immune disorders, inflammatory conditions and more.  Free radicals are similar to an acid burning a cell which creates a chain reaction and causes all kinds of disruptions.  These free radicals are caused by many things such as alcohol, tobacco, radiation, drugs, over the counter drugs, diet, food additives, stress, air pollution, which contains lead, cadmium and mercury, and even the lack of exercise. 

                                                          Nutritional Therapy

     Exercise is important. Lack of exercise causes loss of bone and muscle mass and inevitable physical degeneration.  Food assimilates better when we exercise. Good nutrition and exercise protects the cardiovascular system, maintains circulation and oxygen to the cells and tissues.  A lack of exercise can speed up the aging process.

    The following foods contain nucleic acid, which protects against aging.  These foods also regulate metabolism and cell structure and promote proper enzyme action and hormone balance.  They are:  Asparagus, beets, bran, brewer’s yeast, buckwheat, chickpeas, honey, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans, millet, navy beans, nuts (especially almonds), sardines, salmon, soy beans, split peas, tuna, vegetables, wheat germ, and yogurt, are all beneficial.  Sprouts contain all the essential amino acids.

                                      Herbs that help slow the aging process are; 

Ashwaganda – It is rejuvenating, balancing , strengthening, and calming to the nervous system.  Helps relieve fatigue, nervous exhaustion, and memory loss. It also promotes tissue regeneration and slows the aging process.

Bee Pollen -  High in aspartic acid, an amino acid that is able to stimulate the glands to promote a feeling of physical rejuvenation.  Helps build resistance to diseases.  Helps the hormonal system.  It normalizes the activity of the intestines.  Helps to boost healing powers and provides the body with energy.

Ginkgo – Is a gift for the aging.  It increases oxygen and blood flow to the brain and extremities, improves mental clarity and inhibits free radical scavengers from destroying cells.

Ginseng – Stimulates the entire body energy to overcome stress, fatigue and weakness, especially mental fatigue.  Improves the brain cells, heart and circulation, normalize blood pressure, reduce blood cholesterol, and prevent arteriosclerosis.  Also improves vision and hearing activity.

     These are my favorites but there are many other herbs that also help such as Cayenne, Echinacea, Gotu Kola, Hawthorn, Horsetail, Ho-Shou-Wu, Kelp, Pau D’ Arco, Saffron and Suma.

     Acidophilus helps in the digestion of food and supplements and provides the friendly bacteria in the colon.  Lecithin is needed for the nervous system and brain function, Flaxseed Oil and Salmon Oil are needed to prevent cholesterol form collecting on the artery walls.  Vitamins A and C are often lacking in the elderly.  This can cause a break down in the mucus membranes and cause infections as well as pneumonia.  B-Complex vitamins are also needed to promote digestion, brain function and stamina as well as a feeling of well-being.  Minerals such as Calcium and Magnesium help in strengthening the bones and muscles, Iron helps nourish the blood, Potassium is essential for the heart muscles, Selenium and Zinc help protect the body from free radical damage.

     As we age, we lose the ability to digest, assimilate and eliminate properly.  Herbs contain organic vitamins and minerals and enzymes to nourish and strengthen the digestive and eliminative system.  We also have herbal formulas for Blood Cleansing, Colon Cleansing, Energy and Stamina, Immune Builders, Brain and Memory, Nervous System, Female and Male Formulas.