Age The Limmiting Factor

In our youthful years, we look forward to getting older so that we may be able to do more things; Being able to go to sleep late, watch rated-R movies, drive, vote, and legally drink. It's very exciting to reach those new ages and to gain the so-called benefits of being older. Along that journey of trying to get older, we get to a point where we’ve gone too far and as hard as we try we cannot force back time. We start regretting our age. We use it as an excuse to get out of doing things that we used to hold dear; such as sports, playing outside in the sun, and most importantly, being healthy. Why is it that when you are 50, 60 or even 70 you are too old to be healthy?

The older you get, the better you are supposed to be because of the vast experience you’ve gained. Age is not a limiting factor; it's a super human power. You, have so much more of an advantage over the younger generation. So if age is not the limiting factor, then what is? Unfortunately, many people have their minds set. Common phrases that slow down the "older" folk from reaching their full potential are: ‘I'm too old for this’, ‘you are much younger than me so you are able to do this’, ‘when I was your age…’, ‘I wish I could’, ‘I just don’t have the time’, or ‘when I was as young as you my metabolism was much better’. If you have ever uttered any of these phrases, know that you are not alone, but also know that there are 70 year olds

that are even more fit and healthier than most 20 year olds. Don't make excuses for your age and start
taking responsibility. Harness that super power that is age and get more efficient at living a healthy, excuse free, life. Be the one that says this to the younger generation: ‘its ok you could not beat me this time, I have years of experience over you’.

Thyroid and Unsaturated fats-How are they connected?

In recent years there have been more and more diseases popping up everywhere and are becoming more common, almost an everyday occurrence. Obesity, diabetes, thyroid issues and last but not least, the big one, cancer. What is the cause of this increase?
Since we can't tackle all the issues, we will discuss the one that many people struggle with, which makes us feel trapped thinking there’s no cure.

Thyroid issues (over-active and under-active) all stem from the foods we eat. Sure, many will argue that it's genetic but anything genetic had to have mutated from a healthy cell to an unhealthy one somewhere down the path of our lives or the lives of our parents. How is the thyroid treated now? By prescribed medication, of course. The trick is finding the right type and crossing your fingers in hopes that it will stabilize the thyroid. What should be addressed is the food that we ingest, specifically the fats.

I'm referring to fats such as soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, canola, sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, palm oil, and any others that are labeled as "unsaturated" or "polyunsaturated." Almond oil, which is used in many cosmetics, is very unsaturated. These types of fats need to be limited or eliminated from the diet completely. All systems of the body are harmed if in excess of these oils. There are mainly two reasons for this: first of all, these oils don't like heat and anytime they are ingested into our warm bodies they oxidize and become rancid. This oxidative process can damage enzymes and other parts of the cells, especially their ability to produce energy. The second reason is that many plants have adopted a protective mechanism that will keep the seeds from being eaten by animals. The oils in the seeds block the digestive enzymes in the animals' stomachs, which then leads to malabsorption of nutrients and eventually poor health. Remember, digestion is the direct link to great health.

How does that affect the thyroid? "Unsaturated oils block thyroid hormone secretion, its movement in the circulatory system, and the response of tissues to the hormone. When the thyroid hormone is deficient, the body is generally exposed to increased levels of estrogen. The thyroid hormone is essential for making the "protective hormones" progesterone and pregnenolone, so these hormones are lowered when anything interferes with the function of the thyroid. The thyroid hormone is required for using and eliminating cholesterol, so cholesterol is likely to be raised by anything which blocks the thyroid function.” (B. Barnes and L. Galton, Hypothyroidism, 1976, and 1994 references.)

Since these oils are to be avoided, what does that leave us with? Well, alternatives may include Coconut oil and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. These are the only vegetable oils that are really safe. Other great saturated fats are butter and lamb fat if not poisoned with commercial farming. Coconut oil is unique in its ability to prevent weight-gain or cure obesity, by stimulating metabolism. It is quickly metabolized, and functions in some ways as an antioxidant. Olive oil is more fattening then the corn oil but contains an antioxidant that protects from cancer and heart problems.

To sum it up: unsaturated fats cause aging, clotting, inflammation, cancer, and weight gain. These oils are used in many processed foods, so take extreme care when reading the labels. Mayonnaise, pastries, even candies are some of the common examples of where these oils are hidden. If on a journey to health, then this is one road that needs to be taken. You must eliminate the use of these oils.