Accelerators of Aging

WO50 Women Over Fifty Inbody Wisdom and Wellness

Today we are talking about what Speeds Up the Aging Process. We are all aging no matter what our chronological age is. Aging and dying is a very natural process. Then why do so many people fight it? We are pro-aging! If you live in an old house or have an old car, you need to take extra care of it. So how does that relate to the body?

Addressing disfunction in the body or finding the root cause, can help in prevention in disease. Every symptom is a sign. We are rusting! That is what the aging process is.The body is like an iron bridge and normal wear and tear without maintenance and repair work along the way leads to faster aging, faster rusting.

Here is a list of the major agers!
Poor diet: Consuming excessive amounts of fatty, high-cholesterol, salty, sugary and processed foods can increase the risk of age-related diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome .

Inadequate exercise: Lack of regular physical activity can lead to muscle loss, weakened bones, decreased mobility, and increased risk of chronic diseases associated with aging .

Unhealthy habits: Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and drug use can speed up cellular aging and increase health risks .

Insufficient sleep: Not getting enough quality sleep can negatively impact many bodily functions and accelerate aging .

Excessive sun exposure: While some sun exposure is beneficial for vitamin D production, too much UV radiation can damage skin and accelerate visible signs of aging .

Chronic stress: Prolonged stress can have detrimental effects on physical and mental health, potentially accelerating cellular aging.

Environmental factors: Exposure to pollution, toxins, and other environmental stressors may contribute to premature aging.

Genetics: While not entirely under our control, genetic factors can influence how quickly we age .

Chronic inflammation: Persistent low-grade inflammation in the body is associated with many age-related diseases and can accelerate the aging process .

Poor lifestyle choices: Factors like obesity, sedentary behavior, and social isolation can contribute to faster aging .

To promote healthy aging, it's important to focus on maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, social connections, and avoiding harmful habits. Making positive lifestyle choices can help slow down the aging process and improve overall health and wellbeing as we get older.

Food Ideas:
Keep grains low. No processed sugar. Eat fermented foods including pickles, kimchi and even sour dough bread. Lots of veggies. Try to get 12 hours at night before you eat your morning meal to give your digestion a bit of a break.

Dr. Eddi's List of Major Agers: Sugar, alcohol, smoking, poor sleep, poor bowel, little movement, poor diet, no self time, too much thinking, emotional chaos, not enough connectivity, not enough meditation, too much exercise, sun damage, toxins in and on the body, infections and genes.

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