To better understand aging, why we
age, and why some people age slower than others, we first
have to know what causes aging. TCM remedies to slowdown
aging focuses on nourishing the kidney and spleen as the
store of essence depletes, it fails to play the role of
propelling overall physiological functioning leading to
a decline in vitality. Furthermore, the spleen which serves
as the source of nutrient essence can no longer ensure
proper replenishment and nourishment of the body, thus
greatly contributing to aging.
The most powerful antioxidants from the vitamin and mineral
family are beta-carotene, vitamin C, E, coenzyme Q10,
and minerals selenium, zinc, and etc. From the herbal
family there are garlic, grape seed, and pycnogenol. Over
the past 15 years, hundreds of medical studies have demonstrated
that the consumption of antioxidant nutrients slows cellular
aging and prevents biochemical changes that lead to heart
disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases. |