A National Geographic article entitled, "Every Day Over 100 is a Gift" written by Dr. Alexander Leaf was written about the three valleys-one in Georgia, one in Pakistan (Hunza) and the valley of Vilcabamba (Ecuador), where 1,080 people per 100,000 lived on average to be 100.
The article compared this longevity to three per 100,000 in the United States. More important those who reached a ripe age (even over 100) remained vital, sexually active, continuing to work and participate regularly in the community.
The oldest person Dave visited was Ramon Armijos who is 130, pictured with his 94-year-old wife.
Why do they live so long? The valley offers ideal living conditions, but there are two special factors, the first being special waters acclaimed to assist long life. These waters are very alkaline.
This may also be why some residents in the Blue Ridge Mountains also live so long. A study of water alkalinity in the Blue Ridge shows that the waters in the North-west part of North Carolina are among the most alkaline in the world.
No wonder the headstones in a family cemetery at the Merrily Farms sanctuary show that the five old people buried were 86, 91, 95, 100 and 115.
So here is a simple health tip. Drink and soak in alkaline waters. We live in a fast moving, acid society, so it should not be surprising that excessive acidity in our systems can create health problems.
The shamans of the Andes (where these valleys of longevity exist) believe that even the mists are alkaline and that the free hydrogen in alkaline waters acts like a mop to absorb free radicals. The mists in their belief clean the body from the outside in.
HOW TO LOOK BETTER AND LIVE LONGER
Another reason Dr. Alexander Leaf believed that the residents of Vilcabamba live to such ripe ages is the nutrition that comes from the rich volcanic soils. The minerals and elements help sustain extraordinary longevity and health. These nutrients permeate everything in these valleys, the water, plants, every aspect of the food chain.
Such soils contain vitamin C ester. The main thing is that VITAMIN C which we all know is essential comes to us regularly in the form of an acid. Now some companies have come out with VITAMIN C Ester which is a form of VITAMIN C with the ester quality added which is formed naturally in the body.
These manufacturers take Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic acid) and add the fatty acid, derived from palmitic acid, palm oil. The chemical bond between an acid and an alcohol is called an ester bond. This small addition might not seem important but the news is this causes the L-ascorbic acid to lose its acidity.
So here is another health tip. Eat more alkaline foods! This is an important longevity secret and it will help you look younger too. Vegetables!!!
Acidity is a problem in our society. Neutralize acidity and you will not only feel better, but you will have more energy and potential for longevity as well.
