Despite hundreds of different medical terms that are used to describe them, many aging processes and most diseased conditions are nothing more than an accumulation of cellular damage. In these situations, more cells are being damaged than the body is able to repair or replace. The understanding of this concept and its implications is overwhelming when we realize that much of this cellular damage has its beginning or ending in a free radical induced chemical reaction. When the levels of free radicals are higher than the supply of antioxidant enzymes, we speak of free radical pathology which represents a more accurate definition of the cause of most conditions than the current terms being used which tend to denote the result (i.e. cancer, heart disease, etc...).
Additionally, free radical damage to certain types of cells is irreversible. Three types of cells: heart muscle cells, nerve cells (which include brain cells), and certain sensor cells of the immune system cannot be replaced in the adult human. Damage to these types of cells must be prevented to ensure a long healthy life. Once again, this is not to imply that excess free radical activity is the sole cause of aging and disease. Yet, it is true that a large majority of unnecessary cellular damage which leads to aging and disease can be avoided by following two simple guidelines. First, the free radical causing stress in our lives must be reduced or removed.
Second, the antioxidant enzyme, or anti-free radical defense system, of the body must be properly supported. If even one of these premises can be implemented effectively, the process of our own individual aging and disease potential will be altered significantly.
The unfortunate truth is that many forms of free radical forming stress that originate in our so-called civilized environment and society are completely avoidable. For example, while it is true that it is entirely up to you to give up smoking, drinking and eating junk food, you'll find it very difficult to avoid inhaling polluted air - especially if
you live in the city. Pesticide residues on food and in water are also difficult to avoid completely. Wastes and nuclear experiments, as well as increased cosmic radiation due to a weakened ozone layer, are also potentially harmful. Additionally, hundreds of other force fields generated by computers, microwaves, and power lines compound the problem. Unless you are prepared to become a hermit - in which case it would be a
different set of stresses you would have to adjust to - there is nothing you can do to eliminate all of these free radical causing stress factors.
Fortunately, there are many things you can do to support the antioxidant enzyme defense system. This is a paramount in our search for methods of counteracting unavoidable stress. Our diet can ensure that excessive free radicals from any source are removed from the body by literally enhancing the body's production of antioxidant enzymes. Supplement programs are a great start! Good cellular health must start with the water we drink! City water or treated water that has chlorine and fluoride added should be filtered to remove the harmful effects of the added chemicals.
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