As we age, it is important to be conscious of our health and wellbeing. There are a variety of strategies and tools that can help us feeling good, looking good, and staying healthy. Here are simple, non-invasive, non pharmaceutical natural approaches that have stood the test of time.

Movement and exercise can slow down cellular and biological age by increasing the production of growth hormones, which help to restore and regenerate cells, tissues, and organs. Exercise also helps to increase metabolism and reduce stress, which can help to improve overall health and well-being. Additionally, exercise can help to promote healthy circulation, which can help to keep cells and tissues healthy. Finally, regular exercise can help to reduce inflammation, which can be a major factor in aging.

Cold plunges, or cold water therapy, are a great way to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. Cold plunges cause adrenaline release and this type of adrenaline has anti-inflammatory, metabolic and circulation benefits. Cold plunges can also help reduce stress, depression and improve mood. Cold plunging has also been shown to boost immune function lowering inflammatory cytokines and increasing white blood cells.

*Cold Water Therapy. Sherrie Carnicle at Optimyze Tempe, AZ*

Sauna is a great way to relax and detoxify the body. The heat helps to reduce stress and improve circulation, while the detoxification process can help flush toxins out of the body. Sauna also helps to improve sleep and reduce inflammation. Infrared and traditional sauna can slow down cellular aging through heat shock proteins by inducing a heat shock response. “Heat shock proteins help cells to cope with and survive cellular stress, including heat shock. This response leads to the production and activation of heat shock proteins, which protect the cell from damage caused by extreme temperatures.” Heat shock proteins also play a role in DNA repair, protein folding and degradation, and other cellular processes that are responsible for maintaining healthy cells. In addition, heat shock proteins have been linked to an increase in longevity and a decrease in age-related diseases. By using an infrared sauna, the body is exposed to extreme temperatures, which activates the heat shock response and increases the production of heat shock proteins. This can help to slow down cellular aging by protecting cells from damage and helping to maintain healthy cellular processes.

*Infrared Sauna session, Optimyze Tempe, AZ*

Red light therapy is a powerful tool that can help reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone, and reduce inflammation. The red light helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which can help reduce wrinkles and improve skin tone. It can also help reduce inflammation and improve circulation.

Redlight and Near Infrared Therapy (photobiomodulation)

PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, is a type of therapy that can help reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and reduce stress. PEMF uses electromagnetic frequencies to stimulate the body’s cells and tissues, which can help promote healing and reduce inflammation.

Building relationships and participating in a supportive community are important for our mental and physical health. Being part of a community can help reduce loneliness and isolation, and can also help reduce stress and depression. Participating in activities with friends and family can also help improve our overall health.

Fasting is an important part of maintaining good health. Fasting can help improve digestion, boost metabolism, and reduce inflammation. It can also help improve mental clarity and focus, and can help reduce stress and anxiety. In our article Everything you need to know about fasting you can discover all of the benefits and how to get started. https://www.optimyze.me/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-to-start-fasting

Quality deep and REM sleep can aid in good health and slow down cellular and biological age by providing the body with essential rest and recovery time. During deep and REM sleep, the body releases hormones that help to repair damaged cells and reduce inflammation. This can help reduce the effects of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging skin. Deep and REM sleep also helps to regulate metabolism and can aid in weight loss. It has also been linked to improved mood, better cognitive function, and improved immunity. Lastly, deep and REM sleep can help to reduce stress, which can help to slow down the aging process.

Finally, good nutrition is essential for maintaining good health. Eating a balanced diet that is rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, protein, amino acids, and healthy fats, can help us stay healthy as we age. Eating a diet rich in antioxidants can also help reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Are you seeing a common thread here? Inflammation. Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. It is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Chronic inflammation is a prolonged state of inflammation, which can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet, obesity, stress, and environmental toxins. Chronic inflammation can lead to a range of chronic diseases and accelerate the aging process. It can damage healthy cells, tissues, and organs, leading to a range of health problems such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and dementia.

By utilizing daily movement, cold plunges, sauna, red light therapy, PEMF, community, fasting, and good nutrition, we can keep inflammation down, stay feeling good, looking good, and staying healthy as we age. Taking care of our mental and physical health can help us live a longer and healthier life.

References:

1. Calabrese, V., Cornelius, C., Dinkova-Kostova, A. T., Calabrese, E. J. & Mattson, M. P. (2007). Cellular stress responses, hormesis and vitagenes: Interplay between the environment and the endogenous somatic defense machinery. The journal of cell biology, 179(6), 1045-1056. 2. Zhang, J., & Chen, S. (2016). Heat shock proteins: Molecular chaperones in cellular protection and adaptation. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences, 73(15), 2909-2920. 3. Vani, K. N., & Prasad, B. V. (2018). Heat shock proteins: Role in protection against aging and age-related diseases. Annals of Translational Medicine, 6(2), 38

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