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    Stop The Clock: Can We Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process?
    Stop The Clock: Can We Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process?
    Stop The Clock: Can We Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process?
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    Stop The Clock: Can We Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process?

    By Rachita Kumar

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    "Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life." - Herbert Asquith

    The question ‘How to stop the aging processes?’ has engaged the human mind since inception of recorded civilization. Man has tried to find solution in mythology, religion, yoga and of late in scientific breakthrough.

    During the last century medical science managed to double the life span of human species mainly due to prevention of diseases. Will the trend continue in future? Will we manage to double the human life expectancy again in this century? Few renowned scientists are already saying that babies have been born who will live beyond 150 years. Is there any truth in these predictions?

    Anti-aging is an important issue because it has huge implications for us as individuals and society as a whole. There is no doubt that we will live much longer than our fore fathers.

    If we are going to live longer then it important for us to understand how the aging process works within our bodies. How it affects our mind and bodies? We don’t have to grow old with health problems and memory loss. By understanding the aging process we can increase our youth span and live a healthy and productive life enen as we age.

    According to the theories, aging is a complex interaction of genetics, chemistry, psychology and behaviour. This book examines facts from fiction as to what is happening in the field of anti-aging.

    •Does the human body follow a certain biological timeline?
    •Is aging in our genes?
    •Do hormonal structures and amount of secretion control cause aging?
    •Does the decline in immune system result in aging?
    •How does environment affect the aging process in our bodies?
    •How does metabolism rate affect the aging process?
    •How do free radicals damage cells and cause aging?
    •Is extension of life possible with breakthrough in genetic science?
    •Does calorie restriction extend life?
    •Can suspended animation extend life?

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    5.0 out of 5 stars How to Stop Aging (Volume 1): Can Medical Science Make Us Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process? (Anti-aging) April 19, 2012
    By Ashe111
    " I am a baby boomer and this book opened my eyes to the remarkable progress being made in the anti-aging field. How to stay young and maintain good health is a very important subject specially when people are living longer. I will eagerly await the next volume on the subject by Rachita Kumar. The book is full of relevant information. I definitely gained a lot from it."

    What Customers are Saying?
    This is a fascinating read that delves into the latest scientific research on aging. If you want to get a better understanding of the processes involved in aging, based on scientific facts and presented in terms you can understand, then this book will help you learn about the latest developments in research and what clues that information reveals about life extension. A good book that isn't overly technical. W Smith

    I am a baby boomer and this book opened my eyes to the remarkable progress being made in the anti-aging field. How to stay young and maintain good health is a very important subject. This book is full of relevant information. I gained a lot from it. Oded Ashe

    If you wish to grow old gracefully, in good health and full of vigour then this book will give you the right insights into what is happening in the field of anti-aging. Great read. Jose Varghese

    Fantastic read for old and young. Plan for your future Pamela Lyndsay

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRachita Kumar
    Release dateJun 15, 2014
    ISBN9781310161087
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    Rachita Kumar

    Rachita Kumar is Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Child Psychology. Since leaving college she has been keenly interested in science of anti-aging and how by eating correct foods you can slow the aging process in the body and skin. She writes books and articles on anti-aging, nutrition, health and women’s issues.

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      Book preview

      Stop The Clock - Rachita Kumar

      How to Stop Aging

      (Volume 1)

      Can Medical Science Make Us Live Longer by Reversing Aging Process?

      By Rachita Kumar

      ~~~

      Smashwords Edition

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      Copyright © 2012 by Rachita Kumar

      All Rights Reserved.

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      Disclaimer

      The advice contained in this material might not be suitable for everyone. The author obtained the information from sources believed to be reliable and from his own personal experience, but he neither implies nor intends any guarantee of accuracy.

      The author, publisher and distributors never give legal, accounting, medical or any other type of professional advice. The reader must always seek those services from competent professionals that can review their own particular circumstances.

      The author, publisher and distributors particularly disclaim any liability, loss, or risk taken by individuals who directly or indirectly act on the information contained herein. All readers must accept full responsibility for their use of this material.

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      Table of Contents

      INTRODUCTION

      CHAPTER 1 - Why we Age - Stress and Immune Response, Stress and Inflammation

      --Genetics and Aging

      --Biochemistry

      --Body Systems

      --Behavioral Factors

      --Is Aging Programmed?

      --Is Body a Machine?

      --Aging is About Evolution, Not Biology

      --Programmed Aging

      --How do Hormones affect Aging?

      --Is the Immune System to Blame?

      --Live Fast Die Young

      --Sugar and Aging Process

      --Free Radicals and Aging

      --Antioxidants – The Free Radical Sponge

      --Genetic Aging Theory

      --Mutation and Aging

      CHAPTER 2 - Is Life Extension Possible?

      --Calorie Restriction

      --Nutritional Approaches

      --Hormone Replacement Therapy

      --Body Part Replacement

      --Cryonics

      CHAPTER 3 - Hydrogen Sulfide and Longevity - Life Extension and Hibernation

      --Life Extension, Longevity and Hydrogen Sulfide

      CHAPTER 4 - Calorie Restriction and Life Extension- Cut Calories, Live Longer?

      CHAPTER 5 - Can Suspended Animation Extend Life?

      CHAPTER 6 - Is Aging in Our Genes?

      --Am I Doomed By My Genes?

      CHAPTER 7 - New Scientific Breakthroughs – Mitochondrial and Aging

      --The Genetic Connection

      --Longevity Genes

      --In the Lab of the Long-Lived Fruit Flies

      --Cell Senescence

      --Proliferative Genes

      --Tracking Down a Longevity Gene

      --Telomeres

      --Biochemistry and Aging

      --Oxygen Radicals

      --Anti-Oxidants and Aging Gerbils

      --Glucose Cross linking

      --DNA Repair

      --Frontiers

      CHAPTER 8 - Aging Glossary

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      INTRODUCTION

      "Youth would be an ideal state

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