Seven Factors Proven to Lengthen Your Life

re: Seven Factors Proven to Lengthen Your Life

rodsherwin — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 05:20:59 GMT

All the comment on quality of life versus life being sustained but with no quality of life (the outcome of modern medicine) brings up the almost taboo topic of having a choice when to end your life. I know of several people who live in fear of becoming old vegetables yet being kept alive by the "wonders" of modern medicine.

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Health 1 — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:53:10 GMT

Hello Rubynewsong......I have to agreee. I think, it is what we offer mankind that counts. Age is but a number and life here on earth is but a vapor. The difference we make in each life is what determines how happy and fulfilled we ultimately are, thereby, aging gracefully in knowing, that we are of meaninful and edifying benefit to each other. This is one of the reasons why I enjoy meeting so many of you as you offer your feed back in such varied and informative ways.

Blessings to all

Dr. Trudy

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Peggy Sue — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 16:39:26 GMT

Has anyone ever purchased the Insight CDs? Any good?

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saynotoquacks — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 23:22:16 GMT

If only I could meet someone I respected! I wonder how one does that.

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Mary Lynn — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:12:26 GMT

Great Aunt Lill is 102. I took her out to dinner a few years ago. She was 96 at the time. She jumped out

of the car and I would say almost ran to the restaurant. I was thinking I would find out her secret by observing

what he ate. A hard drink with a little ice, pork, starch, a little salad, and a big desert. She walks to church

everyday and counts the Sunday collection on Tuesday. Oh, Scotch on the rocks every night. I must say

she has the best personality of any person I have ever met. Mary Lynn

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Alaskadude — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:57:09 GMT

However long my life may be, I hope my body is a threadbare worn out rag totally used to it's full potential with just enough strength left to smile and meet the Lord after a race well run.

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Magnolia — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:53:22 GMT

There are seven longevity factors offered in this article, in addition to the essay on 40 year old Wendy Whelan. I don't see a great deal of relevance in the beginning essay, as she is still quite young and can give no evidence of longevity, yet.

Of the seven factors of walking and stretching, bilingualism, resveratrol, high altitude living, winning a Nobel prize, a supportive spouse, and good friends, I would have to vote for having good friends.

The healing energy that develops and grows among groups of true friends is astounding. I can say from experience, that being in the company of those whom I love and who, I know love me, is one of the most freeing and healing experiences one can have. It isn't one of taking energy for one's own purposes, but one of bringing what substance one has to the group, to bring one's own love into the circle of ones' friends. That is true living.

The only thing that can top that is, if one can expand that influence to larger groups of people.

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Russ Bianchi — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:38:48 GMT

OK, I have not won a Nobel, or J. Templeton, yet.

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annapavlova42 — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:27:56 GMT

The short article about Wendy Whelan glorified the art of classical ballet.

She began ballet at too early of an age. the age of 9 years old is the proper age to begin ballet. Why? Because by then your bones, muscles and maturity are ready for this very difficult, highly organized art.

Wendy is a beautiful dancer and quite young. Her ideals and fantacies with this art is what keeps her dancing. Her injuries are just begining.

What Wendy needs to do is change her diet and take some good suppliments to help her ammune system to quickly recover from any injury. The injuries are usually repeated in the same areas time and time again. Just resting and taking pills will further harm her. She needs to build up her body with alternative thinking, because this beautiful dancer is starving her system. I know, because I was in classical ballet for 36 years and danced in two professional companies, plus taught professionally and everything connected to my art.

As far as living longer and looking younger is concerned -- ballet also does some wonderful things for your mind, spirit and system. But if you do not eat the alternative way, and be educated with the proper suppliments , personal products and alternative medicine, then sweet Wendy and others may not experience a healthy prosperious later life without the negitive side affects from not properly caring for her system.

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mmc88121 — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:27:44 GMT

I will agree there are some good points. However, most of us are not in the fields they award Nobel Prizes in. But I am sure recognition for your efforts can go a long way in making you feel better about yourself. Which can lead to a better attitude etc.

Mary

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PepperR23 — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:39:30 GMT

I liked this article and felt that it had some merit, but I think the comment about winning the "Nobel Prize" really did not fit this list. I would also like to know what Dr. Mercola thinks. I would add that having a positive outlook on life and enjoying some hearty laughter each day can contribute to a long and healthy life!

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LM36 — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:08:20 GMT

This past weekend while camping with 5 families we were all sitting around the campfire discussing life. I threw out the comment that "I expect to live to be 120." After the initial shock and dismay of what I had just said, they all wondered "how is that possible?" I explained to them that eating healthy for your metabolic type and excercise were at the top of the list, as well as, having a passion for something and a spiritual connection. I left them wanting more, so hopefully the dialogue will continue and I can point them in the direction of Mercola.com.

The list by Pyschology Today seems to be a little "out there" by listing winning a Nobel Prize (maybe they didn't mean literally) and they listed only one nutrient which was Reservatrol for longevity! I would like to know what Dr. M would say is the singlemost important item for longevity...