Dec 17, 2010
National Geographic writer Dan Buettner and his team study “Blue Zones,” communities around the world that live longer and better than the average person. They found four geographic areas and studied them extensively to determine the underlying causes of their longevity.
In this TED presentation filmed September 2009 Buettner reveals 9 common diet and lifestyle habits that keep these communities active and strong past the age of 100:
Longevity has little value as an “end,” but it is useful as a means to an end. If part of your purpose is to be a blessing to the world you center it behooves you to take steps to enjoy vitality for as long as possible.
The day before yesterday I had the good pleasure of visiting a wellness clinic in Connecticut. Amongst the many activities that day they were filming the story of a remarkable family who had taken steps over the last year to improve their health.
Incorporating many of the suggestions outlined in Buettner’s presentation as well as specific recommendations to handle their particular needs, the family worked together, in strong agreement might I add, to be proactive relative to their health. Allergies disappeared, aches and pains went away and other patterns of ill health were clarified over time and boy are they excited to share their story!
Health is contagious. Health is inspiring. Informed choices, a radiant outlook and an active lifestyle can have a profound influence on your overall health, no matter what your starting point. As a doctor friend of mine once said, “Just because you got a bad pair of genes doesn’t mean you have to wear them.” I am inclined to agree.
I encourage you to incorporate any or all of these 9 healthy habits into your life! It is simply a matter of using your capacity of free will to form new and lasting habits.
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