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A24 HEALTH
Wednesday 26 February 2020

Burning Your Momo

By: Carlos M Viana to their diet, which is low in That is the equivalent of
SANTA CRUZ -Throughout fats. There must be some- slamming your foot on the
the festivities of Carnival, thing to island life because aging accelerator. Eat-
the party seems as if it will here in the Caribbean, ing right for your metabolic
go on forever. the Island of Barbados has type, which incidentally, is
Our community just burned one of the highest occur- your blood type, will also
this year’s carnival Momo. rences of centenarians in help to optimize your anti-
Traditionally the Momo is the world! There are obvi- aging program.
black because in pagan re- ously other factors involved Like the Japanese, medical
ligions Momo or that year’s in living to be 100 years old researchers have known for
“king” absorbs all the sins or more. Studies show that years that eating fish was
of the community and dies one significant influence associated with reduced
taking their sins with him. contributing to rapid aging risk of cardiovascular dis-
The community expunged is high insulin levels. Look at ease. Eating oily fish like
from all wrongs is then able the insulin/diabetes prob- salmon, tuna or bluefish
to begin anew with a fresh lems spreading worldwide at least twice a week is
beginning, symbolized by and how it is affecting the healthy because fatty acids
spring. With the burning of way we age. in the fish block dangerous
Momo, we are reminded Ironically, even though irregular heart rhythms. Fish
that life is ever changing most people express an oil is another factor in help-
and that all things eventu- interest in living to their ing people live longer, and
ally must end. maximum potential, many many experts believe that
refuse to use the available it is likely the predominant
The most profound change methods that are sure to reason why the Japanese
for each of us is our own slow down aging. One are the longest living race
end, or the reality of human thing is for sure, that the ef- on the planet. For those of can benefit from a healthy Contrarians found that their
mortality. The United States fects of bad lifestyle are cu- us, who don’t eat enough lifestyle plan. Learning most important secrets to
currently has the great- mulative. This means, the fresh fish, supplements are good habits early leads to healthy aging were, stay-
est number of centenar- more you do something a way to insure we get a better quality of life later. ing close to friends and
ians (People living to 100 or unhealthy, the more it hurts enough of the healthy fats After age 35, cardiovas- family, laughing and hav-
more) in the world. There you. So, during this time of or Omega 3’s found in fish. cular disease and cancer ing a sense of humor, keep-
are different theories as to “rebirth” how about start- However, when choosing a are the leading causes of ing the mind active, having
why certain cultures have ing a longevity program? fish oil, it is important to use death. Studies presented something to look forward
longer life expectancies If you want to increase your a high-quality brand that at a meeting of the Ameri- to each day, maintaining
than others, but one would chances of living a longer, ensures that its oils are free can Association for Can- independence, exercis-
expect that since the Unit- healthier life, one of the first of mercury and other tox- cer Research showed that ing, spirituality, eating right,
ed States spends more on things you should do is quit ins. If you are just begin- supplements - ranging from keeping up with current
health care than other na- smoking, including breath- ning on a diet and supple- ordinary multivitamins to events, and continuing to
tions, the life expectancy ing second-hand smoke. ment program, it is a good specially formulated, natu- make new friends.
would reflect that spend- Acupuncture offers natural idea to begin with a quality ral products can have a Get the Point! Your nutri-
ing. However, the United treatments for smoking and EFA (Essential Fatty Acid) or positive impact combating tional and lifestyle sins are
States ranks only 24th on other addictions. Next, get Omega Oil product con- disease. hanging around your waist,
the list of disability-adjusted on a healthy eating plan. taining all 3 Omega oils, Other foods that have showing on your face and
life expectancy while Ja- Our clinic’s holistic health Omega 3, 6 and 9 in the been shown to slow down costing you vitality. You
pan ranks at the top. This program starts with the elim- right ratio. Flaxseed Oil is a aging are most fruits and can “burn your candle at
means that there are more ination, or at least a large good choice for vegans. vegetables and a compo- both ends” or do some-
centenarians living in Ja- reduction, of most grains Young people feel like they nent in red wine, known as thing to slow down aging.
pan based on population and sugars from your diet. will live forever, and there- reversitol. These are rich in Maybe now is a good time
and they are living health- Consuming simple or pro- fore eat poorly and en- antioxidants that have an- to hook up with a Clinical
ier with less medical inter- cessed sugar and grains, gage in risky behavior lead- ti-aging effects. Sardines Nutritionist. We can help
vention. especially wheat products ing to illness and sometimes have RNA that helps you you burn your sins and start
Many experts attribute Ja- like bread and pasta, will early mortality. Even kids, rebuild your body. anew with personal long,
pan’s high life expectancy increase your insulin levels. teens and young adults The Evercare poll of 100 healthy, life plan.q