Natural vitality: how to stay fit in old age

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Stay naturally vital: How to stay fit in old age! Discover the longevity trend and bio-hacking for a long, healthy life.

More and more people are striving to reach the age of one hundred and still have their best years ahead of them. Imagine being able to overcome the limits of ageing and maintain your vitality into old age. This vision may sound utopian, but in this exciting era of self-optimisation and health awareness, we are discovering ways to naturally strengthen our bodies and minds and delay the signs of time: the desire for vitality and health into old age has given rise to a new trend: longevity. This trend focuses on ways of slowing down the ageing process and maintaining quality of life into old age. Nutrition and lifestyle play a crucial role in this.

One aspect of the longevity trend is "bio-hacking" - a holistic approach that aims to optimise the body through targeted measures and techniques.

The bio-hacking approach is more ubiquitous than is generally assumed. Many people are already unconsciously practising its basic principles - activities and hacks that have a positive impact on everyday life and well-being. Whether it's using a fitness watch to monitor physical activity or sleep, practising running or yoga to manage stress or consciously eating to improve well-being.

Beyond the usual health tips, there are numerous other ways to optimise personal performance.

Bio-hacking is not a new invention, but a method that is several centuries old. Bio-Hackers strive to understand their bodies as well as possible and take responsibility for their health. The focus is on self-efficacy - for a long, healthy life, maximum performance and satisfaction. The methods are varied and should be adapted to your own individual needs. Technical gadgets can be helpful here, but at its core it is about living in harmony with nature and returning to the original way of life. This holistic approach aims to bring the body and mind into harmony and realise their full potential.

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The composition of the word "bio-hacking" from the components "bio" (life) and "hacking" (decoding and controlling) already reveals the essence of this approach: bio-hackers strive to understand their bodies holistically and to take responsibility for their health and well-being into their own hands. A key figure in the world of bio-hacking is the US American Dave Asprey, who has set himself the ambitious goal of reaching the age of 180. For over two decades, he has been trying to gain control over the processes in his body using various techniques and hacks. Asprey compares the ageing process to a creeping death caused by a thousand pinpricks, which he wants to repair or prevent in the first place with the help of bio-hacks. In his books, the inventor of Bulletproof Coffee and the Bulletproof Diet talks about his experiences and routines. His approach includes the use of fitness trackers, blue light filter glasses and expensive treatments such as ozone therapy. Various dietary supplements are also part of his daily routine, as are meditation and cold showers.

Used regularly and correctly, the hacks can help to increase energy, productivity and concentration, improve performance in training and everyday life, strengthen resilience, reduce stress, promote good sleep and increase self-awareness. They can also help to achieve personal and professional goals. Establishing routines plays a crucial role here, as they help to integrate the hacks into everyday life in the long term and reinforce their effect.

It is not necessary to change your entire life in one fell swoop. Rather, it is advisable to gradually try out different measures and integrate them into everyday life step by step. It is important to find out which approaches work best and do you good. Sometimes it takes a while for the results to become visible or noticeable. The hacks should therefore be used regularly for at least four weeks. Developing routines can be helpful in this phase to maintain continuity and firmly anchor the hacks.

The road to centenarianism: tips for a long, healthy life

Optimise your diet

A balanced, plant-orientated diet plays a central role. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli and courgettes provide valuable vitamins, minerals and detoxifying substances. Pulses such as lentils, beans and peas are an excellent source of plant-based protein, fibre and healthy fats. Nuts and seeds such as walnuts, linseed and chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre. Berries and colourful vegetables provide the body with phytochemicals and antioxidants. High-quality vegetable oils such as olive and rapeseed oil provide healthy, unsaturated fatty acids. Regular intermittent fasting can also relieve the digestive tract and stimulate cell renewal.

Optimise sleep and recovery

The quality of sleep plays a crucial role in regeneration and health. Sleep tracking devices help to monitor and optimise sleep. Blue light filter glasses and melatonin supplementation can support the natural sleep-wake rhythm.

Increase exercise and fitness

High-intensity interval training such as sprint training or Tabata enables effective progress to be made in a short space of time. In addition, regular exercise, such as walks, should be integrated into everyday life.

Stress management and mindfulness

Methods such as meditation, breathing techniques and digital breaks can help to reduce stress. Practising gratitude can also increase satisfaction.

Use modern technologies

Fitness trackers and health apps enable self-measurement and monitoring of various bodily functions.

Social contacts

A strong social network contributes significantly to well-being. Maintaining relationships and being actively involved in the community are important. Regular social interaction and a sense of belonging are essential factors for a fulfilling life.

Lifelong learning

Keeping your mind fit by learning new things and satisfying your curiosity is of great importance. Whether it's a new hobby, a foreign language or a course - the possibilities are endless. Cognitive challenges and lifelong learning help to keep you mentally agile.

The raw vegan diet offers numerous benefits and can be an important building block for a long, healthy life. Our range of high-quality organic foods in raw food quality provides the body with valuable vital substances and is an ideal basis for an optimised diet in the context of organic hacking. We at Keimling Naturkost invite you to integrate more plant-based foods into your everyday life step by step and to discover the many possibilities of a more nutritious, raw vegan cuisine. After all, bio-hacking is ultimately about finding a lifestyle that suits your individual needs and goals and harmonises body and mind.