Conventional Wisdom for Your Immune System Part 2
Conventional wisdom assumes that failing immunity is an inevitable consequence of aging. But it's considered inevitable only because it's common. The fact is, not everyone's immune system starts failing after age fifty, and while it's tempting to ascribe this strength to "good genes," studies wit...
The Importance of Your Immune System Part 1
Energy is the currency of life, and your first major purchase must be to support your immune system. Your quality of life depends on your ability to fight disease. The human immune system is a highly evolved, complex, continually changing entity that is constantly challenged by microbes, toxins, ...
The Metabolic Model of Aging
The Metabolic Model of Aging describes aging and the diseases of aging as a seesaw between damage and repair on every level from the realm of DNA, to the cells, to the organs, and ultimately the entire organism. Simply put as you "normally" age your ability to repair decreases, and the damage you...
The Caffeine Craze
Initially, caffeine consumption seems like the perfect solution to a sleepless night or a stressful day. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant; one cup of coffee (6oz) temporarily increases alertness, wakefulness, focus and wards off drowsiness for 3-12 hours depending on one's ability t...
Benefits of A Daily Fitness Program
You can decrease your chances of dying from a chronic disease (heart attack, stroke, breast cancer) if you move your muscles 5 hours per week. 2. You can increase your energy, productivity, libido and zest for life with daily exercise 3. You can decrease stress and illnesses. 4. Your daily discip...
