The 7 New Rules for Radical Longevity
Lifestyle recommendations to help you sharpen your brain, strengthen your body, and reverse the symptoms of aging
I’m Brandon Wilson — a health consultant helping purpose-driven people take control of their wellness and become truly wellthy.
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In today’s newsletter:
7 foundational rules for longevity and lifestyle recommendations to support your health journey
Tools to help you locate healthy options when dining out
If you saw my Beyond Conference Recap (Club Members received an exclusive deep-dive newsletter), you might be wondering what you can do today to increase your longevity and live a longer, healthier life, without spending a fortune or radically changing your diet and lifestyle.
I write a lot about biohacking gadgets, supplements, and newfangled techniques to improve your health, but we sometimes forget the simple basics of our daily lifestyles. Or maybe we don’t realize how our choices and environment are either supporting or sabotaging us.
Imagine wearing smart glasses that show an ever-changing image of you based on your daily habits and lifestyle choices. In real time, you could see how your choices, compounded over time, affect your longevity. Until we get to that future, we’ll have to rely on scientific data and the latest research from longevity studies.
In the book Radical Longevity by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, the author introduces 7 science-backed rules that serve as a foundation for longevity. While she offers many recommendations, I’m going to focus on lifestyle changes.
Rule #1: Immunity is Everything
Our immune system is the first responder defending and protecting us from potentially disruptive, harmful invaders. When the immune system is out of balance, we will age faster.
Lifestyle recommendations:
15-20 minutes of sunshine daily
Regular quality sleep
Therapeutic bath soaks
Use real soap, not sanitizers.
Keep house humidity at 40-60%
Rule #2: Take on Toxic Overload
While we must make an ongoing effort to rid our bodies of toxins as we age, we also have to address the toxic overload that has accumulated over the years. Heavy metals, pesticides, parasites, mold, and EMFs are potential disruptors that may be keeping your body out of balance.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Avoid aluminum in cookware, foil, baking powder, deodorants, cosmetics, dental work, and antacids.
Avoid smoking, secondhand smoke, and vaping.
Avoid exposure to cadmium found in chocolate, seaweed, metal containers, cookware, and antiseptics.
Avoid mercury found in dental amalgams, fish and seafood, and medications.
Avoid lead found in pottery, vintage dishware and glassware, and low-quality supplements.
Remove mold and mycotoxins from home and office.
Limit the use of cell phones, microwaves, and WiFi.
Rule #3: Stop AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products)
Advanced Glycation End Products are glycotoxins that act as glue, binding proteins together and making them stiff. Excess glycotoxins cause oxidative stress and inflammation. Animal-based proteins and fats tend to have higher levels of glycotoxins than plant-based sources. Cooking method is the primary way to minimize AGEs.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Avoid fried and processed foods.
Choose low-heat, moist, slow cooking methods: stewing, simmering, braising, or poaching.
Avoid high, dry cooking methods: grilling, roasting, baking, and air-frying.
Marinate before grilling.
Rule #4: Free Up Fascia For Youthful Movement
Fascia is connective tissue that supports your entire body. In a normal, healthy state, fascia is smooth, relaxed, and moves without restriction. Inactivity, stress, and trauma can lead to thickening of fibers and adhesions that restrict movement and can lead to pain.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Stay hydrated.
Daily weight-bearing exercise.
5 minutes a day rebounding on a mini trampoline.
Relax daily in a warm Epsom salts bath or detox bath.
Gentle exercise or Yin Yoga
Rule #5: Activate Cellular Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation and repair start at the cellular level. Healthy fats and the proper ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids help ensure healthy cellular membranes. The golden ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is approximately 4:1.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Restorative sleep
Intermittent fasting
Add organ meats to your diet.
Avoid steroids, if possible.
Avoid quinolone antibiotics, e.g., Cipro and Levaquin.
Rule #6: Mind Your Minerals
Copper and iron are key minerals that must be in balance in the body. Organic copper is an essential micronutrient, but inorganic copper (found mainly in our environment) can accumulate in the body and lead to copper toxicity. Too little or too much iron also poses challenges for the body.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Remove copper products, including copper-lined pots, pans, and other copper kitchen items, as well as copper dental components.
Eliminate cast-iron cookware.
Balance copper-rich foods (avocado, soy, shellfish, tea, chocolate, nuts, and seeds) with zinc-rich foods, such as meat, pumpkin, and eggs.
Sweating is a great iron detoxifier.
Rule #7: Optimize the Gut-Brain Connection
From mood to metabolism, the hundred trillion or so intestinal bacteria govern a wide variety of the body’s crucial functions. Your mental health is not only in your head but in your body. Emotions, trauma, and grief are stored in the body and can take a toll over time. Detoxing your emotions may be an area to explore.
Lifestyle recommendations:
Avoid overuse of antibiotics.
Eat fermented foods.
Use Bach Flower remedies, homeopathics, and essential oils.
Stay connected to groups, volunteer, and serve as a mentor.
Hopefully, you find these tips useful and decide to make some lifestyle changes to support a long and healthy life.
“To know and not do is to not know.”
If you’d like to learn more, I highly recommend Radical Longevity as a guide packed with helpful tips and strategies for longevity.
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The Daily Habit is where I share my habits related to the fundamentals: sleep, diet, physical activity, mindfulness, and stress management.
Looking for healthier choices when dining out? The Templeton List is a free directory of restaurants that have been vetted for locally sourced, organic, chemical- and pesticide-free food; healthy oils and fats; and GMO- and MSG-free status.
Another option is the app Seed Oil Scout, a community-driven map of restaurant ingredients and sourcing.
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Additional information for each rule, including supplementation and product recommendations
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