Dear All
Just saw latest issue of Aug/08 National Geographic and saw wonderful article which says:
The stars of the new book The Blue Zones live in four places where people enjoy extraordinarily long lives: in a mountainous part of Sardinia, on Japan's subtropical Okinawa, on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, and in the Seventh-day Adventist community aroud Loma Linda California. Author Dan Buettner finds common threads among them and offers advice for longevity and happiness.
Have Purpose Nicoyans call it plan de vida - a reason to live makes life longer (and better)
Some purpose which has some long term significance and keeps your mind busy.
Be Active It doesn't have to be marathons. Many Sardinian men herd sheep, but anyone can make movement routine. Even a daily visit to a Shrine/Temple/Church or Place of worship is fine.
Eat Plants Blue Zoners eat little meat; historically, most didn't have access to it. Adventists advocate a vegetarian diet. Eat lot of greens and minimize meat.
Family First Okinawans honor their ancestors daily and live with multiple generations.
Remember your forefathers, if not daily at least once a month.
If we observe carefully, this is the way our grandparents lived in India. Do we need
research in West to prove their wisdom ? Food for Thought.
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