by Vic Shayne, PhD

Today’s average senior citizen is a walking example of the pharmaceutical industry’s encroachment on what was only a hundred years ago a natural lifestyle. Further, the aged are subjected to a littany of fears proffered by medical doctors, drug companies, hospitals and insurance firms, all in competition for their retirement dollars. This may sound like a depressing assessment, but just look at the marketing and advertising rhetoric aimed at older individuals; it’s designed to frighten people into spending money on drugs and medical care as if this was the only choice. It isn’t. At the core of all illness and symptoms is a need for basic nutrition; and this comes from real, whole, natural food. Nutrition is vital even for people receiving medical attention.

Common Diseases & Symptoms:
Most of the illnesses and symptoms relative to the aging individual is the result of cumulative effects of inadequate nutrition, environmental factors, dietary intake of toxins and the natural degeneration of tissue. Despite whether symptoms are pronounced, the wise nutritionist will provide nutrients in the form of foods to address prevention as well as chronic and acute conditions. The most common problems of the aging include: cardiovascular disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, memory loss, diminished mental acuity, hearing and vision problems, and difficulty with digestion (often related to poor production of gastric juices.

Lifestyle Improvements:
Do you live and work in a safe, clean and secure environment? Visit scorecard.org and find out whether your neighborhood is being polluted and adversely affecting your health. Take an inventory of your internal environment: drink purified water, get rid of all synthetic cleaners, stop using chemicals on your body (deodorants, cologne, etc.), don’t use pesticides in your house, and use environmentally friendly products or nothing at all. Do you smoke? Get help; don’t try to kick the habit alone, because smoking is most commonly a psychological addiction more than a physical habit. The Center for Disease Control & Prevention states that tobacco causes more than 400,000 deaths a year. .. Are you a sedentary person or do you get out and move your bones around? We all need exercise, that’s a biological fact. Find a physical outlet or two and stick to it — run, walk, row a boat, join a cardio class, play softball, go swimming or play tennis; whatever you choose, you’ll be increasing your circulation, supporting your heart and lungs, using your muscles, strengthening your bones and getting your mind off stressful thoughts. Even experts are saying that weekend exercise is better than none at all. Further, it has been shown that weight-bearing exercise builds muscle mass, so get thee to a gym!

Diet:
What you eat affects your health more than any other factor because you eat constantly, every day, year after year. If you are filling your body with artificial ingredients, pesticides, fertilizers and refined sugar, then you will become a health statistic, as these things poison the body and keep it from working efficiently. If you avoid trans-fats and fiber-less foods, you may avoid cardiovascular disease. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables (fresh, not canned or frozen), your chances of acquiring disease are diminished, and your chance of overcoming disease is increased. And if you eat a lot of fiber foods, you support your colon and digestive system. The best cancer prevention foods include cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Some foods, such as cilantro, kelp and alfalfa even remove heavy metals from your body. Lastly, there are a number of whole food supplements you can take for prevention and age-related nutritional needs. These NutriPlex Formulas products are listed below.

ImmuneSupport: help prevent and fight off illness
EnergyFood: help produce energy in sickness and in health
GreenNutrients: help alkalinize the body and provide minerals
CaroC: help the skin, cardiovascular and respiratory systems
ProMin: help the bones and musculoskeletal system
CalMag Balance: help with bones, healing, fight off illness
Whole Food Complex: help nutrify the whole body
BFood Complex: help with energy, digestion, mental acuity
VasCor: help support the heart, capillaries and arteries
DigestPlex: help digestion, especially because with aging there is a reduction of digestive enzymes

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