As far as I'm concerned, I don't think that diet or anything else can extend our existence on this planet by one millisecond but that is my spiritual belief, and always has been.  Healthspan, in my opinion is quite another matter.  Here, diet and other important lifestyle choices can have an amazing effect on our healthy years, the aging process and the presence or absence  of degenerative diseases.

In animal studies lifespan has been extended...although due to individual variation who's to say how long any being is "supposed" to live?  More importantly, healthspan and the aging process has been dramatically impacted by dietary changes and that is this week's discussion forum.

Research pioneered by Dr. Roy Walford a pathologist at the University of California, who succumbed to Lou Gehrig's disease at age 79 spent much of the last 30 years of his life following something called the Biosphere Diet.  This diet was about 30% lower in calories but very nutrient dense and devoid of any "junk" foods, sugars, or fats, and primarily vegan.

Both animal and people studies have confirmed that this diet has led to major health improvements including lessened incidence of diabetes, cancer, insulin resistance, lowered blood pressures, and low cholesterol levels.  Both animals and people have benefitted fron a sharp reduction in markers of aging such as: graying hair, wrinkles, lessened muscle mass, and lowered immunity and bone density, energy levels and cognitive function remain at levels of those much younger.

Researchers project that this alone would save the medical system almost $10,000 per PERSON,  per year, in medical treatment, important as our population ages.  Have you visited our Natural Pharmacy?  We have hundreds of natural professional products, FREE shipping and volume discounts on brands like: Metagenics, Douglas and many more.

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