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The Real Fountain of Youth
The Real Fountain of Youth … The elusive Fountain of Youth! Throughout history, the quest for eternal youth has captivated the imagination of countless adventurers and dreamers. From mythical tales to legendary explorations, the search for the elusive “Fountain of Youth” has transcended time and culture. But is the Fountain of Youth merely a fanciful legend, or does it hide somewhere in the annals of reality? In this blog, we embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the Real Fountain of Youth and explore the science and practices associated with everlasting vitality.
According to wikipedia, “The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings of Herodotus, the Alexander romance, and the stories of Prester John”.
The myth of the Fountain of Youth has roots in various ancient civilizations, from the Greek historian Herodotus to the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León. Each tale speaks of a magical spring with the ability to restore youth and grant immortality to those who drink from it. Though these legends remain enchanting, they are ultimately allegorical and do not point to a tangible source of perpetual youth.
In contemporary times, the concept of the Fountain of Youth has evolved into the pursuit of anti-aging practices and technologies. Scientists, researchers, and medical experts have dedicated their efforts to uncovering the secrets of aging and finding ways to extend the human lifespan. Cutting-edge research in genetics, regenerative medicine, and lifestyle interventions has shown promising results in slowing down the aging process, but true immortality remains elusive.
With that said… Whew! Sometimes I look back and think of all the things I have put my body through. Being over 50 years old, I am very thankful that I am still able to do a lot of the things I did when I was 20. The question changes from where do I find The Fountain of Youth to what is The Real Fountain of Youth?
The what is using the correct supplements, working out, and eating healthy. It is not a magic pill. There is no one magic pill that will keep you eternally young. It is a formula. It takes a lot of hard work and discipline. Let’s look at my journey.
Looking Back
During my years of playing football, I suffered a few injuries, but none that took me out longer than the time it took me to heal. I owe it to myself to keep my body in tip top shape. I really didn’t have much of a choice during college if I expected to keep playing football. As we all know time stands still for no one! So, what happened when my football career came to an end? I was ready. I was already taking healthy supplements, working out and eating healthy.
But, I had to continue to follow my daily regimen of supplements, working out, and healthy eating. Don’t get me wrong, you can certainly have a cheat day because I do, however; you must make sure that cheat day does not become cheat days… then cheat weeks… and then to the point where you really don’t care. That, my friend, is when your body starts to break down and fail you. If you do that, you will never find the real fountain of youth!
Injuries
Remember, I said I suffered a few injuries when I was playing football? One of those injuries was to my knee. I tore my ligaments. I know what you are thinking, WOW!?!? How do you come back from that and not suffer pain for the rest of your life?
I had surgery on my knee to repair the ligaments – that is just the beginning of the story. Of course, I had to go through the normal rehab process and follow doctor’s orders, but I also had to make sure I kept my protein intake up and take my vitamins. I healed up well.
As I have gotten older I realize that I have to watch some of the exercises I do. For instance, instead of cardio sessions running on the pavement, I opt for elliptical work or using the stair master. Even the treadmill provides shock absorption to keep the impact low on my knees and ankles. Combine that with some of the supplements I take, and I am able to still keep my cardio sessions top-notch!
Fast Forward
Fast forward several years. How are my knees today? Let’s put it this way, I still run and I still workout with weights, and most importantly, I am not in any pain. On leg day I don’t go as heavy as I did in college, but I do still make it worth the effort I put in to keep healthy. Another injury I suffered was to my thumb. Again, I tore ligaments.
You don’t realize how much you use your thumb until you can’t use it. I used the same formula as before to heal quickly and completely – surgery, doctor’s orders, rehab, supplements. And the last injury I suffered was a broken toe. This one happened long after I had graduated college. It was a stupid, careless mistake. One that taught me a lesson! I wasn’t paying attention to what I was doing and dropped a 125 pound dumbbell on my big toe. This one did not require surgery, but it did take time to heal.
Respect
You must treat your body with respect. When I work out, I make sure I use the proper equipment, form, and support. That is why I use knee sleeves on my knees and a weight belt for my waist and back. After I work out, I make sure to grab my protein shake to help my muscles to rebuild. And don’t forget that ever important rest day. Resting is important to prevent overtraining. I talk about that in another post that you can find here.
You will find that the stronger your muscles are, the better support your skeletal structures and tendons and ligaments will have. That is the key to keeping your joints healthy. The other key is your supplements – black seed oil, apple cider vinegar, moringa, probiotics and a good multi-vitamin.
When you follow a good regimen with your workouts and your supplements, you have found the proverbial fountain of youth! The real fountain of youth!
Finally, you have to remember that on your destination to find the real fountain of youth, you have to keep pushing. The biggest part of the real secret is to never let yourself be defeated. Let me say that again… NEVER LET YOURSELF BE DEFEATED! That is the REAL secret!
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Final Words
You know that I really enjoy to see what you think. I would love to hear your thoughts on the Real Fountain of Youth. Do you agree? Do you have more suggestions? Do you have something you do that I can add? As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions. Remember, we all learn from each other and that is the point of my blog. Sharing to learn to live a better and healthier life!
My thoughts on the fountain of youth, it never was a place to be found in some rain forest.
To be found and controlled over by governments of countries. The fountain of youth is a spring that is found within oneself where one can access
Freely.
Great analogy! Love what you said.