When people think of living a really long time, they might assume that these extra years would be spent in a state of decrepitude, where the person is not able to live independently and suffers from multiple health issues which significantly decrease their quality of life. Perhaps this misconception creates fear in peoples minds about living…
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Is Raw Food Really Better For You Than Cooked Food?
In the raw food community it’s common knowledge that fresh raw food contains more nutrients than cooked food; but is this always the case? And should we always consume raw food instead of cooked food? Well, the short answer is no, and I’ll go into the reasons in this article. Although a vegan diet contains many…
BBC Horizon: The CRON challenge – Eat, Fast, Live Longer
The CRON Diet is known for significantly reducing the risk of disease and may even extend lifespan in humans. Joe has been practicing calorie restriction for many years and has taken part in studies to assess his health while on the diet. When Joe Cordell started the diet he lost a lot of weight and…
Calorie Restriction in Rhesus Monkeys
Since the 1980s, researchers have been conducting an experiment on rhesus monkeys by restricting their calories to see if a calorie restriction diet is beneficial for improving their health and longevity, as it does in other species such as yeast, worms, flies, spiders, rats, mice, dogs, cows, etc. Rhesus monkeys live around 27 years on…
Foods That Make You Look Younger and Beautiful
Everyone wishes to have clear, smooth beautiful skin and to remain young and beautiful for longer. Some people seem to have great skin no matter what they do, while others struggle and use countless products just to keep it looking good. I’m one of them who uses premium skincare products like Skinceuticals to help with…
An update on my diet, supplement and skin care routine
In this article, I’ll go into all of the things I’m currently doing to improve my health. Whether it be skincare, supplements or what I’m eating and drinking. Things can change often for me, depending on my research and how I’m feeling. If I feel that something is working for me, I’ll continue doing it,…
6 Of The Best Super Foods On the Planet
KALE This is a leafy green vegetable from the Brassica family of vegetables which include Broccoli, Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts. It’s probably one of the most nutrient-dense foods that you can eat and is loaded with antioxidants and bioavailable nutrients to maintain your health. Kale contains a significant amount of Beta-Carotene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin, which are…
How to Enhance Your Immune System Naturally (Diet and Supplements)
Nature gives us many natural ways to boost our immune system and protect us against viruses and bacterial infections, which can lead to poor health. When we are young we can fight off infections easily, but as we get older, the immune system ages and it becomes a little harder to shrug them off as…
An Update On My Garden For 2009
Another garden update! I’ve put almost all the plants in their best places after observing the sun and shadows during different times of the day. Everything seems fine, no transplant shock or any signs of the plant not doing well. The tomatoes are now at the side of my house, 3 of them planted near…
Some success, some failure
Its been a few weeks now since I started to garden and grow my own food. I hope it all works out because this is my first time trying! I’m also doing most of my planting in garden boxes as it seems to be a good way to prevent damage and control growth. So far…