Aging Naturally Scientists have long searched for ways to prevent aging and cure life-threatening illnesses such as cancer. Significant progress is being made in the field of gerontology and it is likely that in the future we will be able to slow the aging process down and live actively into old age. Taking Care Of Your Health:
 As you grow older it is important to be aware of the changes that take place in your body. You need to know how to prevent problems ocurring and how to respond to them when they do. Taking responsibility for your own health and wellbeing gives you a powerful sense of control and self-confidence. However, this does not mean excluding healthcare professionals. For example, tell your doctor if you are taking herbal medicines. Other factors which may help include:
- Listening to your body and responding appropriately.
- Learning about complementary therapies and how they can help you prevent and treat health problems.
- Exercising regularly and concentrating on staying flexible and active rather than 'going for the burn'.
- Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables
- Understanding the age-related changes that affect each body system. Learn which changes can be prevented, which ones should be accommodated and which changes may be early warning signs of health problems.
Positive Avoidance
 Many of the harmful aspects of life have been identified, which means that we can now make a positive effort to avoid the things that cause us harm. For example, stress, cigarette smoking, drinking, drinking too much alcohol and long-term exposure to the sun and pollution are five of the major contributors to the aging process. Even if we eat healthy food, exercise regularly and have plenty of sleep, these factors will still have an adverse effect on the body. Fortunately it is comparatively easy to avoid cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and exposure to the sun. It is less easy to avoid pollution and stress; these are things that we need to tackle collectively, and this is now recognized and taken seriously by scientists, employers and governments. Also, even if we cannot avoid stress and pollution there are ways of mitigating their effects on the body. There is a wide range of complimentary therapies that can help us to relax and there is some evidence that taking antioxidant supplements can mitigate the damaging effects of environmental pollution. Complementary Therapies:
 Herbalism is one of many types of complementary therapy available. Other types of recommended treatment include aromatherapy, massage, hypnotherapy, reflexology, dietary medicine and acupuncture. Complementary therapies are now recognized by many doctors and scientists as being valuable aids in assisting the body to fight illness and aging. ********************************************* Old Age Problems - Solutions | 
