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Live better longer

Living longer, and being more fit, healthy, vibrant and able along the way, is what Zwell is all about.  Our mission is to maximize the lifespan and - perhaps more important - the “wellness span” of our members.

We call this “Zwellspan” – the portion of our lives where the conditions normally associated with aging are not a barrier to a full and active daily life.  Our goal is to make Zwellspan and Lifespan the same thing.

When it comes to the health issues we face as we get older, it is often hard to cut through the noise and find the information and products we need – there is simply so much information.  Zwell is here to simplify your quest for total wellness.  We focus exclusively on the needs of Canadians 45+, bringing information clarity and simple solutions to the pursuit of wellness.  We believe in health promotion versus illness medicine that focuses only on symptom management. We filter the available information and provide advice towards health expansion using natural and organic solutions (versus synthetic) and in doing so, we remove the opportunity for disease to take hold. We believe in looking towards ancient traditions and the latest, most cutting edge science to make the most of the learning and create harmony between each of us as individuals and the natural world we inhabit.  We want to be your trusted source for Total Zwellness.

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."  -  Abraham Lincoln

"I want to die young at a ripe old age."  -  Ashley Montagu

 

How to be truly Zwell:  The Four Pillars of Zwellness

1        Feed your body.

It’s true, we are what we eat, but more than this we are what we absorb and assimilate. Feeding your body is about much more than simply what you put in your mouth. Feeding your body is about understanding how your body uses food and how the food you consume can help or hinder your total Zwellness. Knowing what to eat and then doing it in practice is not easy, but it is an essential cornerstone of our Total Zwellness philosophy.  We believe the keys are:

  • Drink a lot of water. Once you experience the sensation of thirst you are already dehydrated. The body’s need for water is second in importance only to its need for oxygen. It has been estimated that as many as 75% of Canadians are chronically dehydrated. When you consider that your body is approximately 75% water in infancy and as little as 50% in old age, a key to keeping biologically young is optimal hydration.
  • Focus on nutritional density. Most of us eat the wrong foods every day.  As a result, we do not get the nutrition we need from these empty calories, despite eating more than we should.  The foods you consume should offer a big nutritional pay-off for the calories they provide. A piece of fruit will always offer more nutrients and fewer calories than a glass of juice. A huge colourful salad will provide vitamins, minerals and health promoting plant compounds for very few calories, where an equal sized serving of pasta will not offer much more than excess energy.
  • Restrict your calories from empty food sources. If you want to live longer, recent research strongly suggests that caloric restriction from non-nutritive foods has more impact than any other single factor.  Simply put, most of us eat large volumes of food that take a lot of energy to be digested, detoxified and eliminated but aren’t giving anything back to the body.  When you eat the most nutritious foods available, they contribute vitality, energy and health promoting compounds that enhance your body rather than stress and strain it. Focusing on the nutritional quality and density of what we eat makes it much easier to eat less, since our bodies are getting the nutrients they need.
  • Drink alcohol in moderation. The health benefits of some drinks such as red wine are well documented.  Consuming 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks daily for men and slightly less for women is a common practice amongst those who live long and healthy lives. However, excessive alcohol consumption compromises your body’s ability to absorb and access the nutrition in food, particularly when large quantities of alcohol are consumed at one time.( J Am Coll Nutr. 1991 Dec;10(6):602-32.)
  • Supplement when needed. For most people, this means every day.  The alternative is to spend most of each day finding, buying, preparing and eating the exact right foods in the exact right amounts.  For many this is simply not an attainable goal, and since good nutrition is a cornerstone of health, it’s crucial for true Zwellness.  The right supplementation program is an essential aspect to giving your body correct and adequate nutrition.  When you add in exercise, weight control is the outcome.

2        Sweat for at least 20 minutes every day.

Your body knows only two things, growth and decay.  It’s not your brain that signals which mode to be in – it’s your large muscle groups.  With exercise, these muscle groups push chemical messengers into your bloodstream that tell every tissue in your body to stay in its youthful growth mode, rather than winding down into decay.  With the rapidly emerging genetic sciences, the proof connecting exercise to longevity is building rapidly.

3        Carry your (right) weight.

Weight is not a goal - it’s a byproduct.  You can't control it directly, and that’s why 95% of people who try to control weight, fail.  What is controllable are the Items 1 and 2 above and if you do these two things your weight will stabilize at its correct level and maintain that level over time.

4        Feed your mind.

Humans are curious and social animals to the core.  Connecting with people and constantly developing interests and ideas is proven to keep us younger. So, why not commit and connect to something bigger than yourself - your family, community, church, charity, favorite sport - whatever is important to you. Travel, play, flirt, frolic, reach out, and do new things.


"None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm."  -  Henry David Thoreau


"Love makes those young whom age doth chill, and whom he finds young. keeps young still."  -  William Cartwright


"Age does not protect you from love, but love to some extent protects you from age."  -  Jeanne Moreau

 
 

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Healthy Tidbits

Researchers found that flow-mediated dilation (FMD), a marker of blood vessel function and heart health significantly improved after resveratrol supplementation compared to placebo. These beneficial effects increased with higher doses.

A recent study of nearly 3 dozen healthy Zoomers revealed that 60-minutes of yoga, 3 times per week was able to trigger a natural “anti-anxiety” chemical in the brain called GABA,  versus the same amount of time spent walking. Those in the yoga test group had higher blood levels of the neurotransmitter GABA, which is often recommended as a dietary supplement for those experiencing anxiety and depression.

A study recently conducted states side on a group of Zoomers with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease demonstrated better balance and mobility amongst those who participated in an hour long dance class, twice per week.  Benefits lasted for several weeks after the dance classes ended and participants reported great enjoyment from partner dancing such as Tango.

According to a new study, researchers at Oxford University conducted a two-year trial with volunteers with mild cognitive impairment, characterized by slight problems with memory loss, language skills or other mental functions and found that large doses of B vitamins can halve the rate of brain shrinkage and may slow the progression towards dementia.

A recently published Swedish study, which followed over 30 thousand women during a ten year period, assessed the impact of a taking a daily multi vitamin and mineral supplement on heart disease and heart attack risk.

Of the healthy women who began the study, those taking a daily multi exhibited a 27% less change of having a heart attack versus their non-supplementing counterparts. The findings also suggest that the longer the women were taking their supplements the better the preventative effects.