To cultivate the most beneficial gut bacteria, such as Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium species, Lactobacillus species, and others linked to health and longevity (e.g., Faecalibacterium prausnitzii), focus on evidence-based dietary, lifestyle, and environmental strategies. These bacteria support gut barrier function, reduce inflammation, produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, and enhance overall health, as seen in […]
Centenarians, people aged 100 or older, often share these characteristics based on research and observations: Genetics: Strong genetic factors are present, with many individuals having family members who lived long lives. Lifestyle: Healthy diet, often plant-based with moderate portions (e.g., Mediterranean or Okinawan diets). Regular, low-intensity physical activity, such as walking or gardening. Limited smoking […]
Based on animal and in vitro studies, nanoplastics (plastic particles <1 μm) can disrupt the gut microbiome, potentially impacting health. Here’s how: Dysbiosis: Nanoplastics alter microbial composition, often reducing beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus (key for short-chain fatty acid production and gut barrier health) while increasing opportunistic pathogens like Proteobacteria or Firmicutes. For example, […]
Below is a summary of Dr. William W. Li’s Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself (book and online course), focusing on its core concepts, framework, and practical applications. The summary draws on available information about the book (published March 2019) and its associated course, emphasizing the science-based […]
Dr. Jingduan Yang’s ACES longevity model is a holistic framework designed to promote health, well-being, and longevity by addressing four key dimensions: Anatomy, Chemistry, Energy, and Spirituality. This integrative approach combines principles from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), modern Western medicine, and other complementary practices to optimize physical, mental, and emotional health. Below, I provide a […]
Plants and herbs for longevity have antioxidant benefits, which contribute to their anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventive, and epigenetic benefits. We are listing additional antioxidant-rich plants (beyond those already mentioned like blueberry, grape, turmeric, rosemary, garlic, and green tea) that can be grown in temperate zones (USDA zones 4-8). We are also explaining their antioxidant mechanisms and how […]
The extraordinary antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventive, and epigenetic benefits of Raspberry, Blackberry, Kale, Chokeberry, Parsley, Blueberry, Grape, Turmeric, Rosemary, Garlic, and Green Tea. These plants contain antioxidants that work at both the molecular and cellular levels to promote health. What are their mechanisms of action, including their roles in neutralizing oxidative stress, modulating signaling pathways, and […]
Below are simple, practical recipes using the temperate-zone plants and herbs highlighted in our articles on plants for longevity and well-being Turmeric, rosemary, garlic, blueberry, grape, and green tea are recognized for their epigenetic, anti-inflammatory, and cancer-preventive benefits. The recipes below incorporate plants in ways that maximize their bioactive compounds (e.g., curcumin, resveratrol, EGCG), while […]
Herbs and plants that support longevity, through their anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventive properties, influence epigenetics to promote health. Epigenetics refers to changes in gene expression (without altering DNA) influenced by lifestyle, diet, and environment. Certain plants contain bioactive compounds that can affect epigenetic mechanisms (e.g., DNA methylation, histone modification, microRNA regulation), potentially reducing disease risk (e.g., […]
Anti-inflammatory and potentially cancer-preventive plants and herbs can be grown in temperate zones (USDA zones 4-8), They are considered longevity and well-being herbs. The selected plants and herbs have scientific evidence (e.g., studies on anti-inflammatory or anticancer properties) and have a history of traditional use in reducing inflammation (a key factor in cancer risk), and […]