Don’t start this year with a broad New Years Resolution. You know, the resolution that isn’t specific and part of you already knows you won’t follow through on. There is an art to goal making as well as a certain psychology we don’t appreciate. It’s more important to complete a small goal, than only partially complete a large goal. When we repeatedly fail to reach our goals we reinforce a psychological behavioral pattern that sets us up for future failures. What is your main goal? Write it down. Now, break it into smaller mini-goals you know you can easily accomplish. Be specific. Each time you reach a mini-goal you reinforce a pattern of success. Each mini-goal is a victory that breeds confidence to tackle the next.

2. Try Something New Every Month

It’s important to break out of old patterns and try something new from time to time. New experiences are our catalysts for personal growth. Every month plan on checking out a new restaurant you saw on the way home, check out that concert you heard was coming to town or take a class that teaches a hobby you find interesting. Watch your world expand.

3. Think Less, Do More

I think Yoda once said, in his backward way of speaking, “There is no think, only do.” Most of us tend to think too much and act too little. We tend to distract ourselves by endless fact gathering followed by a never ending pro/con debate. Sometimes when we are trying to put a plan into action we over analyze. We gather so much information to make our decision that we are too overwhelmed to mentally move. They call this Analysis Paralysis. Don’t let it happen to you! Remember, nothing is going to ever be quite perfect, so just make a decision and go with it. Let it ride. Make adjustments as you go. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

4. Attitude of Gratitude & Gratitude Journal

One of the largest factors for happiness is the amount of gratitude one has in their heart.  Gratitude is a sincere appreciation and gratefulness for things in your life. Don’t think you have anything to be grateful for? Of course you do. You have plenty. You need to cultivate that gratitude. You can do this by keeping a Gratitude Journal. Write 3 things you are grateful for in your Gratitude Journal at the end of each day. Don’t just think about what you should be grateful for, you need to connect emotionally and really feel that sincere thankfulness. Small or big… doesn’t matter. Go further and challenge yourself to write down why you are grateful for a friend and then call them up and share. You’ll be amazed at the effect.

5. Plan A Trip With Friends or Family

Family, friends and the relationships we enjoy are paramount to our overall well-being. Nurture and maintain these relationships by planning a fun vacation or simple outing with a group of friends or family members. Experience something new together, reconnect and laugh. It will charge your spiritual batteries and boost your gratitude and happiness.

6. Meditate 10 Minutes Every Day

Meditation not only relieves stress, anxiety and a blue mood but it also sharpens the mind, opens personal awareness and has been proven to help you perform tasks better. You don’t need to sit in some fancy, eastern lotus position or anything exotic. You can simply sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, close your eyes, relax, focus on your breath as you inhale and exhale and clear your mind. Thoughts will pop in… just brush them away. You’ll get better at keeping the thoughts from intruding. Meditation is a great way to start the day or regather your wits during a stressful day. Enjoy all the benefits of meditation!

7. Balance Your Brain

Do you tend to always think concrete and logically? You are probably mostly a left brain thinker and would benefit from adding some activities that exercise the abstract, right side of your brain. Try drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument or just letting your imagination wander while you listen to music. Do you tend to be emotional, artistic, a little scatter-brained and a bit of a dreamer? You are probably mostly a right brain thinker and would benefit from adding some activities that exercise the logical, left side of your brain. Try a few Sudoku puzzles, reading an interesting non-fiction topic, or find a controversial subject and list your arguments for your position. Many of us have a blend of both but we can become imbalanced. Strike that equilibrium!

8. Create Your Own  Superhuman Supplement Blend

Taking a multi-vitamin and a few supplements is an easy way to boost your body’s nutrition and optimum functioning. Everyone has slightly different needs so research what supplements you need to take to remedy what you lack in or what you want to boost. In addition to a good multivitamin, here’s a great supplement cocktail everyone can benefit from. Take after food.

9. Give More Hugs

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that physical affection makes us feel good but many of us don’t know how far the benefits go. When we hug someone our brain releases serotonin and oxytocin. These two happy chemicals strengthen the bond between two people, make us feel happy and also make us feel more secure. Our immune system also responds to hugs. It’s like a magical GO! signal for enhanced immunity. So make sure you’re getting your hugs in!

10. Read For Leisure

A recent study conducted at the University of Sussex found that reading fiction is actually better at calming our nerves than listening to music, taking a walk or having a cup of tea. In fact, the study found that reading reduced stress by an enormous 68%. Reading effectively reduced heart rate and stress levels after only 6 minutes of reading. Not bad. Reading is also a great activity to relax the mind before bed, for good sleep hygiene. Add it to your before-bed regimen.

11. Expect Less, Give More

In our society we expect a lot and often times don’t give nearly as much as we think we do. Most problems and arguments arise from unmet expectations. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be some basic, realistic standards within our relationships but let them be just that… basic. I’m also speaking mostly about personal relationships not business or work relationships. When we let go of expecting things from our friends, family and significant others we begin to appreciate and enjoy the things they do for us to a much higher degree when we receive them. Everyone is happier. Try to love and give without expecting anything in return. It will transform your world.

12. Get A Massage Every Month

We store of lot of our stress, worries and fears deep in our muscle tissues. Men tend to stores theirs more in the neck and shoulders while women in the hips. Get a deep tissue massage at least once a month to release this tension and negative energy. Massage stimulates blood flow, removes toxins, enhances immune function, relieves anxiety and depression, improves sleep, relieves digestive issues, increases alertness, relieves headaches and body pain… the list goes on. During the process we feel relaxed and afterward we begin to feel revitalized. Massage is even being covered by many health insurances now.

13. Connect Spiritually Each Week

Spiritual connection doesn’t have to be religious. All I mean by connecting spiritually is finding something that provides you a deeper or larger connection. It could be time spent in the woods, personal reflection by a lake, fishing, star-gazing, a church service or even getting lost in a philosophical idea. Whatever brings you spiritual nourishment, or in other words, fills your soul with a deep sense of appreciation, connection, reverence and awe. Provide yourself an activity of this nature at least once a week. You’ll find it calming and help you conduct your life from a better vantage point.

14. Fast Once A Month

Once a month give your digestive track a break and do a water or juice fast. A simple thing like not eating for one day a month has enormous health benefits. Everything that we are made of as a human being is assimilated from the food we get from our gut. If its not working right we aren’t incorporating quality ingredients for our body to construct us. You aren’t what you eat… you are what you digest and absorb. Your GI tract is constantly working and it’s easy to get it gunked up over time. By giving it a break, your body can do a little maintenance and repair; a little detox and destressing. Also, try to do a cleanse this year. One of the oldest and most common is the Master Cleanse. Read more about it here. Fasting and cleanses can provide mental clarity, revitalized energy, detoxification and a positive outlook.

15. Clean Out Your Closet

Literally and figuratively, clean out your closet. When we are surrounded by clutter our minds naturally pick up on this environmental cue and it feels cluttered and scattered as well. Make your environment clean and tidy. Also, go through your belongings and make a Goodwill bag for anything you no longer need. You’ll feel lighter after you do. Emotionally and mentally let go of past grievances, issues and other things that weigh you down. Read this article on attachment and letting go for a little food for thought.

16. Plan But Don’t Control

John Lennon gave us that great quote, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” It’s good to think things through  and make well laid out plans but life is going to throw you curve balls. We have to face it; we can’t control everything. When things don’t quite go according to plan, don’t let it bring your whole world down. Greet the challenge with an expectant smile and adjust accordingly.

17. Start Each Day Drinking 2 Cups of Water

First thing out of bed, start your day by drinking 2 cups of water… warm water if you can. This energizes the bowels, organs and metabolic systems. Make sure you’re drinking lots of water throughout the day too. Approximately half a gallon to a gallon of water a day is a good healthy range. Your body will thank you and you’ll feel much better.

18. Exercise You Enjoy

Exercise at least 20 minutes 2 to 3 times a week but choose something you actually ENJOY. If you hate running then figure out something else to get you in motion and elevate that heart rate. Play racquetball with a friend, swim, play pick-up games of basketball, ride your bike, take a hip hop class… you get the point.  Exercise can be challenging but it doesn’t have to be a complete chore. It should be enjoyable.

19. Donate 1 Hour Weekly

Donate 1 hour of your time to some form of charity or community service activity. You can walk dogs at the Pet Shelter, volunteer at one of the local soup kitchens or organize a food or clothing drive. When we freely give of ourselves in this capacity we are happier and we will find many blessings naturally start to manifest in our lives.

20. Customize A Healthy Diet

Tailor a specific, healthy diet to your tastes. You don’t have to choke down what the latest health blog or Dr. Oz told you. Take a list of healthy foods and pick out what you like and what makes you feel good. Look for some recipes to liven things up a bit. And don’t get intimidated by the word ‘recipe’ (especially guys). Most recipes are only a few ingredients and few easy steps. We aren’t making 5 star Master Chef cuisine here. Prepare food in advance and place in easy to seal and carry containers to conveniently take to work, events, etc.

21. Eat Dark Leafy Greens Daily

I’m sure you’ve heard this tired speech 100 times but I’ll give it again anyway. Dark leafy greens are alkaline forming foods that keep your waist slimmer, your immune system at top defense and leaves you feeling better. I agree, sometimes getting in these vegetables is difficult, especially the recommended servings. I recommend making it a little easier on yourself by adding a supplement like Super Green Formula to a yogurt and berry based smoothie once a day. It’s a quick, easy remedy to the situation and just watch how much better you’ll feel after just a week!

22. Daily Positive Affirmation(s)

Definition of affirmation: “The assertion that something exists or is true.”  Personal affirmations are statements we repeat to ourselves to affirm, and psychologically instill, certain life circumstances or personal qualities. Let’s say someone has low self-esteem they’re trying to improve. First, you must state personal affirmations in the present tense, as if they already exist. Second, you must state them in a positive context. You would not say, “I don’t have low self-esteem.” You would say, “I am a confident person.” These embed themselves into the conscious and subconscious mind to help manifest the desired outcome. Associating symbols or imagery along with the affirmation is even more powerful. Make your own personal affirmations or get ideas from a good book.

23. Eat Less Processed Food

We all know the drill but instead of just saying yeah, yeah, I’ll eat less processed food, make a game plan to avoid it. You can prepare meals in advance for portability and convenience. You can add those dark leafy greens and implement more whole foods which will naturally decrease your desire for those preservative loaded, highly processed foods. You’ll be feeling better and with more energy in no time!

24. Overcome A Fear A Month

Fear is a natural and beneficial adaptation but sometimes we let a healthy fear balloon into an irrational fear. Sometimes we let social fears keep us from trying the things we’d love to try the most. Tackle each fear one baby step at a time. Have a fear of spiders? Become comfortable with photos, then replicas, then a real spider contained in a mason jar. Afraid of public speaking? Join a Toastmasters chapter and sit in on a few meetings until you feel more comfortable, then add your opinion during topic discussions and finally give a short speech and go from there. Break down overcoming your fears into bite sized increments.

25. Bookmark DoctorScottHealth.com

Bookmark this website and visit us at least once a week ; )

May you have an AMAZING and very HAPPY 2014! Please share this list with someone you care about : )

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What is resveratrol?

Resveratrol is most commonly known for being one of the healthy compounds in red wine.

It has been demonstrated through scientific studies that resveratrol has a number of beneficial effects on our health.

1. Antioxidant

2. Protects the heart and cardiovascular system

3. Is showing promise as an anti-aging compound

4. Anti-Diabetic effects

5. Prevents some types of cancer

6. Protects the skin

7. Anti-inflammatory

8. Neuroprotective or in other words it protects the brain

9. Trans-resveratrol increases testosterone levels

10. Has Antiviral effects

11. Reduces opioid tolerance

Resveratrol in Further Detail

Antioxidant – Body needs oxygen for metabolism but natural byproduct is free radicals that attack tissue and dna. Resveratrol acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing or stopping free radicals from causing our bodies damage.

Heart – Increases NO (nitric oxide) production which relaxes your arteries and blood vessels causing a drop in blood pressure and better blood flow throughout your body. This increases nutrient absorption, sexual function and overall health. It also prevents against platelet aggregation that causes blood clots. Clots can be dislodged resulting in heart attack (aka MI or myocardial infarction)  or stroke (aka TIA or transient ischemic attack).

Anti-aging – Besides its antioxidant properties we discussed it also activates a group of proteins recently discovered, called the sirtuins, that have a profound effect on anti-aging. Resveratrol activates these anti-aging proteins.

Anti-diabetic – Resveratrol has been shown to decrease blood sugar levels after meals, increase insulin sensitivity and decrease common diabetic symptoms such as polyphagia (which is excessive hunger) and polydipsia (which is excessive thirst) and body weight loss (decrease in muscle, increase in gut).

Cancer – In lab studies involving mice, melanomas were prevented by topically treating the skin with resveratrol. Taking resveratrol by mouth did not afford the same protection. Perhaps the the stomach acid and digestive enzymes inactivates the anti-cancer ability of resveratrol or perhaps the concentration of resveratrol becomes to dilute. High concentrations directly to the affected area seem to be necessary. The same was shown with lung cancer. If taken orally resveratrol did not protect against cancer but if it was administered into the peritoneum or body cavity than it did afford this protection.

Skin – It protects the skin against harmful UVB exposure effects. It is starting to be used in beauty products. In a research study published in Experimental Dermatology the use of resveratrol and metformin protected against collagen degradation due to UV radiation.

Neuroprotective – Reduces beta-amyloid plaques or accumulations that result in Alzheimer’s disease.

Testosterone – Trans-resveratrol increases testosterone and has recently begun to be marketed in bodybuilding supplements.

Antiviral – Without any irritation or toxicity to the skin, resveratrol, when applied to the affected area, stops the virus from replicating. It has also been shown to enhance the effects of traditionally prescribed anti-HIV drugs. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of herpes, HIV, varicella-zoster, influenza and HCV (human cytomegalovirus).

Opioid reduction – When injected into the spinal column of opioid addicted lab animals the dependence on opioids such as heroin or morphine were alleviated.

Resveratrol Product Recommendation

After researching products on Amazon.com (I live on Amazon), I decided on a product I’ll be giving a shot (Resveratrol Extreme Juice Capsules). The name and bottle branding seem kind of hokey but the product itself fits all my criteria, is a good price and seemed to have the most significant/positive reviews (watch out for positive review loading, which sadly is happening A LOT more on Amazon).  I encourage you to do your own research and choose whatever brand and supplier you feel comfortable with. Ask around. I thought I’d recommend what I felt looked like a promising product : )

If you have any good suggestions please leave a comment with any help you can offer!

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In the TIME Magazine article Google Vs. Death we were informed that the search engine giant Google has created a division or underling company called Calico that is looking into the matter of longevity, anti-aging and the general pursuit of the proverbial “Fountain of Youth.”

One can’t help but think, “What would they be researching? What is the most current, cutting-edge science available in the the life extension arena? Are we even close?” This article addresses the 9 most promising areas of scientific research that are making serious leaps towards extending the human life span.

Telomerase

Nobel Prize Subject – The role of telomeres and telomerase in human aging was the subject of research that jointly awarded Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2009.

What are telomeres? Telomeres are the ends or tips of your chromosomes. Chromosomes are the structures that house your DNA. As a popular analogy, if your chromosomes were shoe laces, think of telomeres as the plastic coated tips at the ends. Now, what happens when those plastic tips eventually wear down to nothing? Your shoe laces begin to fray, then unravel and not too long after that you say sayonara! The same occurs with chromosomes and telomeres. As you age, it is the natural state of affairs for your telomeres ( the protective ends of your chromosomes / DNA ) to become shorter in length. As this occurs the incident of more genetic damage occurs and then manifests as increased aging.

What is telomerase? Telomerase is an enzyme that adds the protective sequence of DNA known as telomeres to the ends of your chromosomes. Going back to our shoelace analogy, you only get so many pairs of shoelaces and once they fray and disintegrate that’s the end of life for us. If we can manage to continually repair those tips then we can extend our lives.

The first supplement created with the use of this research is currently available and licensed by TA Sciences called TA-65 and can be found here. It is fairly expensive, however, it’s current price is in meager comparison to its original offering. The price may continue to be driven down as initial investment costs are recouped.

An excellent book regarding the matter: The Immortality Edge: Realize the Secrets of Your Telomeres for a Longer, Healthier Life by Michael Fossel, Greta Blackburn and Dave Woynarowski.

Here is a great TedMED talk delivered by Calvin Harley on telomerase and it’s anti-aging properties.

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Sirtuin Proteins

Turning Off Aging Genes – Dr. David Sinclair, PhD discovered through his work with yeast cells ( much to the chagrin of his opponents ) that there are a group of proteins, now labeled as sirtuins, that enzymatically turn off a group of genes that promote the process of aging.

Genes and Aging – Most people do not know that different genes are active in your body during different times in your life. There is somewhat of a sequence of genes that become activated as you age. Some of these help us mature and age in a positive context but some of them promote our biological decline resulting in the degenerating physical appearance and health effects of aging. We actually don’t want ALL of our genes turned on because many of the genes that become activated later in life are like these mentioned genes. They are programmed cues for aging and eventual death.

Pac-Man-Like Gene Deactivators – Using the analogy of David Sinclair, sirtuins are like little enzymatic chompers that come in and deactivate or turn off the aging genes that have inevitably been flipped on as mature adults.

Resveratrol and Sirtuin Activators – Resveratrol a compound that was isolated from red wine and received a lot of media attention is an activator of sirtuins and can therefore activate their anti-aging effects. Please take note that the amount of resveratrol in wine is insufficient to activate therapeutic levels of the anti-aging proteins. It would take 200 glasses of wine to achieve the levels of resveratrol needed to stimulate the anti-aging cascade. Don’t attempt to do so! However, hundreds of other sirtuin activating compounds have been discovered and the most potent 3 are currently undergoing clinical trials. They were sold to Glaxo-Smith-Klein and are intended to be marketed towards diabetic conditions. This is a narrow band of their potential clientele and far-reaching capabilities but pharmaceutical companies must choose from one of a few narrow categories. The FDA doesn’t really endorse the concept of clinical efficacy for anti-aging compounds. With that in mind… think of this as a great success and step forward in very promising research.

Sirtuin Analogues or Bioidentical Entities – Perhaps more research and science will be able to implement a process able to create and pharmacologically deliver sirtuin proteins, benefiting us with their ability to curtail biological aging.

Here is David Sinclair at TEDx Sydney in 2013 sharing his work on sirtuins and anti-aging.

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Melatonin

Preclinical studies have shown that melatonin supplementation increases lifespan by 20% in lab animals.

Isn’t That The Sleeping Hormone? Although melatonin is primarily known in the public sphere as a sleeping aid, it is much more than that and continuing research shows that to be increasingly true. Melatonin is a naturally occurring human hormone produced and secreted by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small ( size of a grain of rice ) pine cone shaped gland located in the middle of the brain that releases melatonin, serotonin and as theorized by the work of Dr. Rick Strassman, DMT ( The Spirit Molecule ). Melatonin is also secreted by the intestines and various other tissues throughout the body.

Biological Clock – Melatonin helps regulate our bodies in numerous ways, many of which we aren’t fully aware of yet. It regulates our circadian rhythm, also known as our daily 24-hour biorhythm or light-dark cycle. When we are in darkness the pineal gland produces melatonin.

Anti-Aging – Melatonin is actually being found to be a powerful anti-oxidant and it is not limited like other antioxidants in crossing the blood-brain barrier. Melatonin crosses the blood-brain barrier and provides the brain relief from oxidative stress, enhances mood, cognition and prevents cellular damage related to aging. It also aids the body’s immune system tremendously. There is an obscene laundry-list of clinically demonstrated benefits of melatonin including decreased LDL ( bad ) cholesterol levels, increased HDL ( good ) cholesterol levels, cancer adjuvant therapy, protectant against diabetic complications, fights obesity, delays alzheimers and prevents osteoporosis.

An article entitled Beyond Sleep: 7 Ways Melatonin Attacks Aging Factors discusses melatonin and anti-aging in more detail with references to clinical studies given.

Another interesting read discusses the pioneering research work and applied melatonin therapies of Dr. Roman Rozencwaig in How Melatonin Combats Aging: A Pioneering Doctor’s Ideas And Clinical Experience.

And here a research study found in the PubMed database Melatonin, Human Aging and Age-Related Diseases.

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Antioxidants

Free-radical scavengers – Antioxidants are compounds that are known to scavenge or bind to and neutralize harmful oxidative free-radicals that would otherwise wreak havoc on body tissues and DNA. Some of the most natural processes of aging comes from the oxidative damage endured by our bodies. If we can minimize this damage, especially that done to our DNA than we can retard or slow the effects of aging. This has caused quite the stir in the popular health community. Everyone gets their ears piqued when they hear things like blueberries have antioxidant properties. Looking at these compounds and understanding them better can help elucidate further age extending strategies.

Most Promising Antioxidants

1. Alpha Lipoic Acid – Not only an antioxidant but an anti-inflammatory that regenerates glutathione ( another important natural antioxidant within your body ) but is also a crucial antioxidant preserving the integrity of DNA mitochondria ( body’s energy factories ), it increases insulin sensitivity, rejuvenates damaged skin and helps aids in fat loss.
2. Coenzyme Q – Touted for its heart-fortifying properties, this antioxidant has also been researched to aid in heart disease, migraine headaches, cancer, blood presure, periodontal disease, Huntington’s disease, pediatric heart failure, lifespan, Parkinson’s and radiation injury.
3. Carnosine – Shown in research studies involving fruit flies, bacterial cultures and mice to extend life spans up to 20%. Besides relieving oxidative stress, carnosine also chelates or binds to dangerous heavy metals allowing the body to dispose of them, decreases glycation ( which causes inflammation ), helps eliminate harmful DNA cross-linking proteins, protects chromosomal telomeres, preserves optimal mitochondrial function.
4. Vitamin C – We all know this is a necessary vitmain and a deficiency can cause scurvy, making the body unable to produce collagen the elastic protein providing skin its strength and resiliency. We also know that high doses help boost our immune system and are found in cold combating products like Emergen-C.
5. N-acetylcysteine – NAC treatment is actually first-line treatment in acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) overdose and so we immediately see the power of this antioxidant powerhouse. It is a powerful preventative supplement against influenza, COPD and helicobacter pylori. It also restores glutathione levels.
6. Green Tea Extract – Studies have confirmed, in culture dishes and animals, benefits such as cancer protection and heart health as well as protection against brain cell loss, bacterial and viral infections, allergies, arthritis as well as decreased bone mineral density.

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Caloric Restriction

Caloric restriction can increase the sirtuin proteins that help turn off those aging genes. A scientist in the 1930’s conducted research on rats demonstrating that decreasing caloric intake to the extent that it was above malnourishment but did not allow for fertility, actually increased the lifespan of the rats by 40%. This has been the foundation for numerous subsequent studies showing the same results in multiple organisms and animals. While starving ourselves is not something many of us want to do to extend our lives, our technology and scientific understanding has progressed to the point where we can discover the mechanism behind this and then make appropriate biological applications to serve us.

Why does this work? We have just recently discovered that inducement of the SIR2 or sirtuin proteins that turn off aging genes are part of the equation. I am sure there are other significant pathways that are contributing the anti-aging effects of caloric restriction. We shall see what else develops down the pipeline.

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Hormones

Oxytocin, insulin, human chorionic gonadotraopin (hCG) and erythropoeietin (EPO) have been researched with mixed results demonstrating anti-aging properties.

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Organ Cloning and Stem Cells

Cloning? That’s right. Don’t think we’ll ever see the day? We already have. In 2006 we saw the first successful bladder transplant from a cloning procedure using the patients’ own cells.

Read more in this article Bioengineered bladders successful in patients.

Researching stem cells and learning ways to possibly repopulate our bodies with younger cells is a promising line of thought to the aging problem. There are ethical debates that surround this topic, especially in the attainment of stem cells from aborted fetuses and such. However, most do not oppose acquiring stem cells from more ethically sound sources such as the umbilical cord.

Organ Replacement – It is usually one or more of our organs failing that causes our health decline and eventual death. Being able to replace a dysfunctional organ at will would significantly add years to the human life span. Again, thoughts of organ harvesting and “biological meat markets” so to speak, have been grey areas and sometimes provoke disturbing thoughts of dystopian futures.  These thoughts and sentiments have found their way into prominent Hollywood movies and other popular media.

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Herbal

Mimicking and extracting from nature have been the most fruitful methods of modern science in discovering amazing breakthroughs in health therapies, treatments and supplements.

Rasayans – These are known in the ayurvedic or traditional indian medicine system as “longevity herbs” and serve as a promising body of natural sources to discover important compounds to aid human health… especially in the aging category. These include but are not limited to:

• Bacopa monnieri
• Ocimum sanctum
• Curcuma longa
• Centella asiatica

China’s Immortality Herb – There is a Chinese tea that claims to increase the health and ultimately, the longevity of those who drink it. The tea is made from the herbaceous plant Jiaogulan ( Gynostemma pentaphyllum ) which is actually a quite nice and decorative climbing vine.

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Nanotechnology

Advanced Medical NanoRobots – The subject of discussion for decades by the futurist Ray Kurzweil, which is also found in his recent book The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology, we have a long way to go before we understand the body enough to even utilize non-existent microscopic technology able to repair our body. Thoughts of an Outer Limits episode with disastrous consequences comes to mind. The concept, if perfected and free from concern, would be a revolutionary godsend, albeit one that, at this time, still seems too creepy to fully entertain.

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