A Japanese doctor has just proven that living to 100+ isn't luck...it's a formula.
Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara lived to 105 while most doctors barely make it to 70.
Here are his 8 secrets to living a long life:
Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara lived to 105 while most doctors barely make it to 70.
Here are his 8 secrets to living a long life:
1. Never fully retire
His principle was to stay purposeful and always have a goal or a plan for tomorrow.
Purpose fuels energy, and staying engaged and busy keeps your mind and spirit young, no matter your age.
His principle was to stay purposeful and always have a goal or a plan for tomorrow.
Purpose fuels energy, and staying engaged and busy keeps your mind and spirit young, no matter your age.
2. Stay in motion
His philosophy was not about intense workouts. It was about walking often, skipping elevators, and carrying your own things.
Gentle movement all day beats sedentary habits and a body that's always in motion keeps you healthy and energized.
His philosophy was not about intense workouts. It was about walking often, skipping elevators, and carrying your own things.
Gentle movement all day beats sedentary habits and a body that's always in motion keeps you healthy and energized.
3. Hara Hachi Bu
He followed a nutrition trick called eating 8 out of 10.
This means to not eat until you're stuffed, but to the point where you're at 8 out of 10 fullness.
His meals consisted of veggies, fish, rice, and minimal processed foods.
Moderation and balance are key for a long life.
He followed a nutrition trick called eating 8 out of 10.
This means to not eat until you're stuffed, but to the point where you're at 8 out of 10 fullness.
His meals consisted of veggies, fish, rice, and minimal processed foods.
Moderation and balance are key for a long life.
4. Maintain a Healthy Weight
To increase your chances of living longer, it's essential to maintain a healthy weight.
You rarely see overweight or obese people making it to 100 and there's a reason why:
Having too much fat is toxic to the body.
To increase your chances of living longer, it's essential to maintain a healthy weight.
You rarely see overweight or obese people making it to 100 and there's a reason why:
Having too much fat is toxic to the body.
5. Don't Rely On Medicine
Even though he was a doctor, he advised not to blindly follow every medical recommendation.
Even with his patients, he favored natural wellness through lifestyle over prescribing medications.
His motto was to treat the person, not the illness.
Even though he was a doctor, he advised not to blindly follow every medical recommendation.
Even with his patients, he favored natural wellness through lifestyle over prescribing medications.
His motto was to treat the person, not the illness.
6. Prioritize Sleep and Rest
You have to listen to your body and get as much rest as needed.
Quality sleep rejuvenates both the body and mind, regulates metabolism, and supports healing.
You have to listen to your body and get as much rest as needed.
Quality sleep rejuvenates both the body and mind, regulates metabolism, and supports healing.
7. Cultivate Emotional and Social Health
He recommends nurturing happiness by spending time with family, pursuing creative interests, and being present in the moment.
He advised to pass on knowledge to enrich the lives of others.
He recommends nurturing happiness by spending time with family, pursuing creative interests, and being present in the moment.
He advised to pass on knowledge to enrich the lives of others.
8. Giving Back
Whether it's through your work, volunteering, or sharing knowledge, giving back to others provides you with purpose and fulfillment.
This life is not just about serving yourself; it's about serving others.
Whether it's through your work, volunteering, or sharing knowledge, giving back to others provides you with purpose and fulfillment.
This life is not just about serving yourself; it's about serving others.
Dr. Hinohara’s longevity message extends beyond the tangible to the mental and spiritual.
What are your thoughts on his longevity principles?
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What are your thoughts on his longevity principles?
Hope you enjoyed this and follow me @fitfounder for more.
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