Aging
A Healthy Meaningful Journey
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People are living longer with improved sanitary conditions, cleaner environment and medical advances in therapeutic and diagnostic technologies, but that does not mean they are all living healthier and happier ironically.
This book looks at the aging process affecting different systems of your body. It is organized into eleven, easy-to-read chapters to deal with the journey of aging.
First and foremost, chapter one deals with aging and cardiovascular disease. It describes how you can improve your heart health with things you can do and the food you can eat.
The second chapter talks about aging and the risk of cancer. Naturally, age is the single most important risk for developing cancers. This chapter looks at certain lifestyles and personal pursuits that can help boost your immune system, decrease the inflammatory levels of your body, thus preventing or lowering the risk of developing cancer. Of course, this is done in conjunction with a healthy diet clearly mentioned in the chapter.
Chapter three brings your attention to the importance of brain health in the journey of aging. What you can do to prevent dementia and certain foods you can eat to keep improve your memory and mental sharpness.
Chapter four deals with aging and human sexuality, showing how sex can improve your life and longevity. It covers some of the foods that can boost your libido and improve erectile dysfunction.
Chapter five will help you look healthy and youthful for the long term without spending a lot of money on cosmetics which are essentially temporary cover-up. You will learn how to protect your hair and skin, and the foods that are vital for healthy hair and skin to give you a pleasant appearance.
Chapter six deals with aging and longevity; it will help you achieve a healthy, long, meaningful life with proper mind set, balanced diet and beneficial lifestyles.
Chapter seven analyses a few common vitamin and mineral supplements due to their popularity, in relation to aging. It will help you understand the associations between certain supplements and health benefits based on scientific and epidemiological research.
Chapter eight briefly discusses the common problem of constipation among older adults. Constipation is often treated as an afterthought but it certainly can compromise the quality of life for the geriatric population.
Chapter nine brings your attention to the sub-group of the seniors, the frail ones. Since we are living longer, you will see more and more of the frail seniors. It describes the signs and symptoms of frailty, and some of the things you can do to delay or treat this sad aging phenomenon.
Chapter ten deals with spirituality in the aging process. Spirituality is still somewhat controversial for some people, but it has been gaining important recognition due to its many proven health benefits described in this chapter.
Chapter eleven shows you how you can make your journey of aging happy and meaningful with purposes.
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About the Book
With so many food choices, it’s no surprise that many of us are eating the wrong things.
In fact, about seventy percent of Americans are overweight or obese, which proves the old adage: You are what you eat.
But it’s not too late to start eating a balanced diet and commit yourself to living a healthier life. With education and some tweaks, you can age gracefully.
Dr. Richard Ng, an osteopathic physician with a special interest in nutritional health, walks you through the foods you should stop eating and the ones you need to add to your diet. Learn how to:
• alleviate the health problems you’re facing;
• complement a healthy diet with regular exercise;
• boost your immune system;
• reduce inflammation throughout the body;
• cut down on your chances to develop cancer; and
• maintain a robust mind as you get older.
There is no way to reverse the aging process, but you can make choices that will help you slow down many of its debilitating effects.
Boost your longevity, mental health, and your chances of living a longer, happier, and more productive life with the insights and action steps in Aging.
About the Author
Dr. Richard Ng is an osteopathic physician with a special interest in nutritional health. He would like to see older adults live healthier, more meaningful lives. Ng currently lives in Dekalb, Illinois.