Discovering the Fountain of Youth

New research with centenarians in two Blue Zones is showing amazing possibilities that lifestyle changes can transform your health and allow you to live a long productive life.

People have been searching for secrets to delay the aging process – the proverbial Fountain of Youth. Ponce de Leon was sent out by the King of England to find an actual fountain that had the reputation of prolonging your youth or most recently stem cell research.

What are Blue Zones?

Blue Zones are areas where there are large pockets of people who live past that age of 100. What is most remarkable about them is that they have very little disability, are strong and active, and enjoy great health.

They are seldom ill, have no chronic inflammation and few infectious diseases. The majority are free of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Doesn’t it sound wonderful?

Centenarians Have Spectacular Guts

What you eat makes a difference!

The human gut consists of trillions of symbiotic bacterial microbes that need to be fed. Research was done where they checked the fecal samples of centenarians for over two years in Japan and Italy. It was discovered that these centenarians had very diverse gut bacteria resulting in less inflammation. They feed their belly bugs so they thrive and do a great job with absorbing nutrients, boosting metabolism, improving sleep and helping mental health. These stellar centenarians eat lots of prebiotics and probiotics.

Probiotics

Probiotics are the helpful bacteria – the good guys.

Contrary to popular belief, the human body needs a certain amount of bacteria to function optimally. Over time, especially as we get older, the body’s ability to produce bacteria naturally declines. This is where eating more probiotic-rich foods can come into the picture. As with many other bodily functions, our ability to produce healthy bacteria starts to diminish as we age, according to an article published in Medical News Today. However, there has been a decline of good gut bacteria, even among young adults for many reasons.

Reasons for Probiotic Decline

• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Eating refined foods
• Leading a sedentary lifestyle

• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Eating refined foods
• Leading a sedentary lifestyle
• Lack of sleep
• Stress
• Antibiotics

Best Probiotics to Eat

• Sauerkraut
• Apple cider vinegar
• Salted gherkin pickles
• Brine cured olives
• Raw cheese
• Miso
• Kimchi

Prebiotics

Prebiotic foods have high indigestible fiber which causes your gut bacteria to thrive and increase. When you eat junk food – as in processed foods and simple carbs – there is nothing left over for the belly bugs. These help you break down and absorb your food. As you get more good guys in there you keep the bad guys from multiplying.

Best Prebiotics to Eat

• Onions
• Leeks
• Garlic
• Dark chocolate
• Blueberries
• Sweet potatoes
• Purple potatoes
• Spinach
• Asparagus
• Green plaintain

Make a conscious effort to add these foods to your diet. These studies are compelling as you choose what you eat on a consistent basis.

Dr. Wirth will help you discover the root cause of your health challenges and deliver a personalized treatment plan to restore proper body function and provide hope to achieve your best future.

Your body functions best when you balance the basic elements of health. They are as follows: alignment/posture, nutrition, movement, rest and the belief your body can heal itself once the nerve interference is removed. When all your systems are functioning properly your body will be able to heal itself in what may seem like miraculous ways.

At STANCE Chiropractic we follow the groundbreaking principles of Postural Neurology. Dr. Wirth will evaluate you thoroughly to understand what’s going on from the standpoint of the cranial nerves that control your balance and posture. You will learn the process of Neuro-Rehabilitation movements both in the office and at home.

Many of our patients experience life-long results as they implement small changes every day and begin to move better, live better and achieve things they never thought possible.