Wellness & Healthy Ageing
Wellness & Healthy Ageing
‘Wellness’ and ‘Healthy Ageing’ are synonymous. To get the most out of life, being well must go hand in hand with being healthy at every age. More than 30% of Australians are baby boomers born between 1946 and 1961. Aged between 48 and 66 , they expect a higher quality of life and healthier ageing than previous generations. However, baby boomers may be more susceptible to chronic health risks such as being overweight, unfit as well as partaking in unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking and heavy drinking. These behaviours may lead to chronic disease such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis and depression. Essentially, these illnesses are the long-term manifestation of cellular dysfunction and ageing.
In our toxic modern world, most people are tired and stressed from their daily lives. We all know we should eat fresh healthy food, enjoy regular exercise and adhere to a program of nutritional supplementation. However, in reality, our fast-paced world causes our health to suffer. Additionally, many people are confused with by the different advice and information available everywhere.
I am able to provide professional dietary advice, explain the benefits of an exercise regime and offer an expert opinion of which supplements you require for optimal health. Wellness and healthy ageing are not easy to achieve, but with the professional support and advice provided by Goodlife Naturopathy, you’re off to a good start.
Wellness Goals I Can Help You Achieve
- Weight loss and maintenance
- Improved energy
- Healthy skin
- Good digestion
- Cardiovascular health
- Blood sugar control
- Improved mood
- Disease management
If you’re looking for a simple and proven solution for improving your health then make an appointment to see me at Good Life Naturopathy. I can help you to achieve your potential through my tailored 3 step treatment program as outlined below.
Diet
- Low glycaemic load (GL) foods.
- Lower GL means lower carbohydrate content
- Lose weight, improve energy & feel fuller longer
Exercise
- Your body is designed for movement
- If you’re not moving, you’re not healthy
- We help find an exercise program right for you
Supplements
- Prevent disease
- Improve energy
- Balance mood
Recommended supplements
I can advise you on the most appropriate supplements for your health. Don’t waste your time and money on products you don’t need.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Healthy Ageing and Wellness?
Being free from disease and enjoying life should be everyone’s goal as the age. By maintaining our fitness and health, we are able to stay active for as long as possible. This vitality during our Golden Years enables us to continue with the activities we enjoy throughout our old age. Wellness can be supported by adhering to a healthy diet and lifestyle as well as a supplementation program. Goodlife Naturopathy can help improve and monitor your health and wellbeing with regular assessments to track progress and reinforce good habits.
What are the Benefits of Healthy Ageing?
Your health is your wealth and the longer you’re well, the richer you are. By taking proactive steps to look after your health, you will be free from the suffering associated with pain and illness for longer. Not only that, you will enjoy a much higher quality of life and get more enjoyment from your daily activities when you are fit and healthy. You will also be able to avoid the high costs associated with traditional medical treatment. Come into Goodlife Naturopathy today and start living a happier and healthier life.
Why Should you Participate in our Healthy Ageing Programs?
The individualised wellness and healthy ageing programs offered by Goodlife Naturopathy are custom-made to suit the unique goals of each person. Developed according to the latest scientific research and cutting-edge health discoveries, my programs help diagnose and address your health problems Everyone is different and has different health concerns. Some people may need help with weight loss and weight maintenance, whereas others may be lacking energy or suffering from anxiety and depression. Skin and digestive problems are also common as are cardiovascular issues and raised blood sugar levels leading to diabetes. My wellness programs help with these health concerns and more, by assisting you to enjoy improved mood and promoting healthy ageing so you can enjoy an active life for longer.
Wellness medicine is essentially preventative medicine. It embraces not only the concept of increasing the length of our life, but also improving our quality of life. Ultimately, we all aim to have more years of life free from the suffering associated with chronic diseases. Prolonging wellbeing and healthy ageing is the most important goal of wellness medicine.
How does Wellness Medicine View Ageing?
In general, ageing is the progressive decrease in function that occurs as we get older. It leads to a reduced ability to adapt to change and preserve homeostasis. Although ageing is not a specific disease, the chances of suffering from a chronic illness increase the longer we live. Wellness medicine views ageing as a natural process. It aims to support our general wellbeing and preserve our quality of life for the maximum time possible.
Current estimates state our genes are responsible for about 25% of how quickly we age. On the other hand, dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors account for the remaining 75%.
These three factors are major determinants of wellbeing and determine our quality of life as we age through the following processes:
- Inflammageing:
As we age, free radicals cause oxidative stress and inflammation within our bodies. This oxidisation drives ageing and can result in chronic disease.
- Mitochondrial dysfunction:
The mitochondria are the energy producing organelles within our cells. During the natural ageing process, their numbers slowly atrophy which leads to impaired energy production. Mitochondrial damage can also promote ageing and lead to chronic illnesses.
- Genomic instability:
The growth, development and ageing of our bodies relies on the expression of our DNA. When this DNA is damaged, the body may suffer illness and disease. Additionally, impaired DNA repair mechanisms or altered gene expression may further move the body away from its healthy state through epigenetic changes. These malfunctioning genetic processes can cause unhealthy ageing, chronic diseases and a poor quality of life.
What Factors Accelerate Ageing?
We all hope to age gracefully and have the best possible quality of life for as long as possible. To ensure longevity and vitality, we must try to avoid those factors that accelerate ageing. We can promote the correct physiological processes and healthy ageing by managing the following risk factors:
- Increased homocysteine levels.
- Excessive consumption of simple sugars.
- Excessive production of insulin.
- Poor glucose metabolism.
- Excessive exposure to sunlight.
- Excessive production of cortisol.
- Inflammation
- Free radical exposure
- Oxidative damage to DNA and the mitochondria
- Tobacco smoking
- Toxin exposure
- Immunological dysfunction (e.g., autoimmunity, infections & allergies)
- Nutritional deficiencies
Contact Good Life Naturopathy Today
We can help you to achieve your goals with lasting success and results.
Call Sanjay Dayaseela on 0423 816 912 or e-mail sanjay@goodlifenaturopathy.com.au for an obligation free chat about your situation. I can provide a personalised treatment plan to restore balance to your health today.