Slow aging and our genetic programming
Christopher ThomasIt is often suggested that longevity is ‘all in your genes’. Many people feel reassured if they have a relative who has lived to be a hundred years old.
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What is the nutritional impact of resistant starch?
Glenn CardwellUnlike typical fiber, Resistant starch (RS) doesn’t get digested and ends up in the large intestine with huge health benefits. It’s a bit like a “prebiotic”
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The aging body and osteoarthritis
Christopher ThomasA decrease of synovial fluid lubrication or the wearing down of the protective cartilage cover leads to pain and stiffness, known as osteoarthritis
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Which is best, food or supplements for antioxidants?
Christopher ThomasBecause of the strong association between oxidative stress and aging, it makes perfect sense to target free radicals as a means to slow aging.
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Nutrition
Sticking to a slow aging diet
We can still enjoy life without sabotaging our new diet habits and we cover some suggestions for various common scenarios where you might be tempted to stray
Exercise
The slow aging exercise plan
Slow exercise is about being open to the many opportunities we have to accumulate a range of physical activities that will make a real difference to our health
Skin
How does exfoliation help aging skin?
There is much we can do to restore some of the qualities of youthful skin. Microdermabrasion, AHAs, PHAs, Vitamins C and E can all help stimulate cell growth
Mind
Slow principles for a stress-free life
Apply slow principles to better handle stress. Build stress resilience through relaxation, hypnosis, exercise, disclosure, conditioning and interventions.
Hormones
What happens to DHEA levels as we age?
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is produced primarily by our adrenal glands and has an important effect including being an important buffer for our sex hormones
Sexuality
Slow solutions for better sex
Problems with sex (sexual dysfunction) are more common as we age, but they are not inevitable. There are ‘slow’ principles that we can adopt to help with sex
Professor Christopher Thomas
Glen Cardwell
Dr Joe Kosterich