It is no longer a rarity today: the 89-year-old who swims his laps in the indoor pool early in the morning. The 96-year-old who still takes care of her household and garden by herself. Or the 104-year-old who experiences her first skydive. Many people want to follow in their footsteps. They wish to live long and remain physically and mentally fit. Their chance of achieving this goal is greater now than ever before... because we humans are living longer and longer.
But those who live long do not just gain healthy years. Eventually, ailments reduce the quality of life. People are getting older, but they are also sick for longer. We mainly lose healthy years due to cardiovascular diseases, cancer, musculoskeletal disorders such as back pain, and mental disorders such as depression.
When we translate the term "Longevity," it means longevity. But it means even more, namely to extend the health span. A long life is made easier by modern medicine, but the added years are at the end of life and not in the middle. It is precisely during this time that people are often sick or weak and gain little from the added years. Longevity, therefore, means improving the quality of the additional years, i.e., living healthy, active, and independently into old age.
Therefore, life expectancy is significantly higher and is coming into focus. It is especially indicative of the rapid progress in the fields of medicine, biology, psychology, and other natural sciences. Changes in everyday life and the working world have also contributed to our life expectancy increasing significantly.
What initially appears to be a quantum leap nevertheless has a catch. The tunnel vision on curative medicine has led to constantly new ways of healing being considered while neglecting prevention and health maintenance. Disease, disability, and frailty now partly dominate the newly gained lifetime and immensely - actually negatively - influence the quality of life.
Healthspan vs. Lifespan
While lifespan self-explanatorily reflects the total number of years we live, healthspan is understood as how many years we remain healthy, free, and far from diseases in our life. Unfortunately, the increase in life expectancy in the past has also extended the span of illness.
Science tells us that we spend the last 10 years of our lives struggling with unpleasant diseases. But that's not all. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that a child born today in Germany will spend only 71 (70.89) of the 82 (81.72) years of life in good health. The sober realization: 11 years loss of quality of life. Longevity declares war on this discrepancy. If we are now able to extend the lifespan by another 10 healthy years, then we are talking about 20 years of more active, healthy life.
Longevity experienced its first small boom back in 2013 when Google founded Calico, a biotechnology company focused on researching health, well-being, and longevity. Other scientists have also set themselves the goal of stopping aging. In 2013, about 2,500 scientific studies on the subject of Longevity were published; in 2022, there were 4,900, almost twice as many. This development in research is bearing its first fruits that can be applied to lifestyle. Recommendations against aging processes, for more health, and a good quality of life in old age can be derived. The NZZ (Neue Zürcher Zeitung) recently published a one-sided article on Longevity on November 19, 2023, showing how current the topic is and that the results of Longevity research are increasingly reaching society.
Therefore, life expectancy is significantly higher and is coming into focus. It is especially indicative of the rapid progress in the fields of medicine, biology, psychology, and other natural sciences. Changes in everyday life and the working world have also contributed to our life expectancy increasing significantly.
What initially appears to be a quantum leap nevertheless has a catch. The tunnel vision on curative medicine has led to constantly new ways of healing being considered while neglecting prevention and health maintenance. Disease, disability, and frailty now partly dominate the newly gained lifetime and immensely - actually negatively - influence the quality of life.
Healthspan vs. Lifespan
While lifespan self-explanatorily reflects the total number of years we live, healthspan is understood as how many years we remain healthy, free, and far from diseases in our life. Unfortunately, the increase in life expectancy in the past has also extended the span of illness.
Science tells us that we spend the last 10 years of our lives struggling with unpleasant diseases. But that's not all. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that a child born today in Germany will spend only 71 (70.89) of the 82 (81.72) years of life in good health. The sober realization: 11 years loss of quality of life. Longevity declares war on this discrepancy. If we are now able to extend the lifespan by another 10 healthy years, then we are talking about 20 years of more active, healthy life.
The good news is: Only a small part of aging is predetermined; much depends on personal lifestyle. Two-thirds of people only want to become very old if they never experience health problems. Almost as many would only consider this if their loved ones also lived forever, which again shows how important social contacts are for a healthy, long life.
If one becomes significantly older than the average, then one can speak of longevity. The goal here is the pursuit of the highest possible age in full health. This can be achieved through healthy and conscious living and behavior:
The diet should be healthy and balanced. No surprise that sugar and highly processed foods are not conducive to health. Especially plant-based foods are good for us as they contain many nutrients and dietary fibers, vitamins and minerals, and phytochemicals. The quality of these micronutrients is very important. Basically, anything that has grown naturally is healthier for us than heavily processed food from the factory.
An exciting micronutrient in this context is spermidine, which can be seen as the cellular waste disposal. It stimulates the so-called autophagy. This process serves to break down aged cell components and thus contributes to cell rejuvenation. Experts have researched the mode of action of this biogenic polyamine and were able to observe a slowdown in many aging processes while simultaneously supporting memory.
However, with age, the body's own spermidine concentration decreases, and thus the aging processes progress. To compensate, a spermidine-rich diet is recommended. This could extend life expectancy by about five years.
The occurrence and progression of Alzheimer's dementia – which affects about a third of people in their mid-eighties – could also possibly be delayed. Fasting is a great way to improve health and slow down the aging process. The risks for many chronic and age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, and even Alzheimer's and cancer, can be reduced through fasting. Because humans are not made to eat all day long.
In prehistoric times, we often could not eat for many hours, even several days or weeks. Human metabolism is still geared to this. Even very short fasting periods can activate many "anti-aging" mechanisms and bring significant health benefits. Regular fasting periods also stimulate cell cleaning.
Exercise is now considered a central factor for longevity, as it is assumed that sports inhibit inflammatory reactions and help reduce oxidative stress in the cells. Those who take many steps every day extend their lives.
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are other significant risk factors for the cardiovascular system and for many types of cancer. On average, smokers live ten years less than non-smokers.
Relaxation, stress reduction, and sleep: Slow, conscious breathing can not only reduce stress but also extend life. Because stress has many negative impacts on the human body: Blood pressure rises, thereby alarming the cardiovascular system, fueling inflammatory processes, and sleep disturbances can also occur as a result. We all know: when we sleep poorly, it negatively affects the entire day.
Social contacts must not be underestimated because those who have their family and good friends around them increase the chance of a long, healthy life. Maintain your social contacts, because the time we spend with our loved ones seems to actually increase life expectancy, perhaps because it reduces stress or risky behaviors.
If one becomes significantly older than the average, then one can speak of longevity. The goal here is the pursuit of the highest possible age in full health. This can be achieved through healthy and conscious living and behavior:
The diet should be healthy and balanced. No surprise that sugar and highly processed foods are not conducive to health. Especially plant-based foods are good for us as they contain many nutrients and dietary fibers, vitamins and minerals, and phytochemicals. The quality of these micronutrients is very important. Basically, anything that has grown naturally is healthier for us than heavily processed food from the factory.
An exciting micronutrient in this context is spermidine, which can be seen as the cellular waste disposal. It stimulates the so-called autophagy. This process serves to break down aged cell components and thus contributes to cell rejuvenation. Experts have researched the mode of action of this biogenic polyamine and were able to observe a slowdown in many aging processes while simultaneously supporting memory.
However, with age, the body's own spermidine concentration decreases, and thus the aging processes progress. To compensate, a spermidine-rich diet is recommended. This could extend life expectancy by about five years.
The occurrence and progression of Alzheimer's dementia – which affects about a third of people in their mid-eighties – could also possibly be delayed. Fasting is a great way to improve health and slow down the aging process. The risks for many chronic and age-related diseases, such as cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, and even Alzheimer's and cancer, can be reduced through fasting. Because humans are not made to eat all day long.
In prehistoric times, we often could not eat for many hours, even several days or weeks. Human metabolism is still geared to this. Even very short fasting periods can activate many "anti-aging" mechanisms and bring significant health benefits. Regular fasting periods also stimulate cell cleaning.
Exercise is now considered a central factor for longevity, as it is assumed that sports inhibit inflammatory reactions and help reduce oxidative stress in the cells. Those who take many steps every day extend their lives.
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are other significant risk factors for the cardiovascular system and for many types of cancer. On average, smokers live ten years less than non-smokers.
Relaxation, stress reduction, and sleep: Slow, conscious breathing can not only reduce stress but also extend life. Because stress has many negative impacts on the human body: Blood pressure rises, thereby alarming the cardiovascular system, fueling inflammatory processes, and sleep disturbances can also occur as a result. We all know: when we sleep poorly, it negatively affects the entire day.
Social contacts must not be underestimated because those who have their family and good friends around them increase the chance of a long, healthy life. Maintain your social contacts, because the time we spend with our loved ones seems to actually increase life expectancy, perhaps because it reduces stress or risky behaviors.
Most people wish to be fit and active in life at 80, 90, or even 100 years old. The bad news is: Those who live long rarely remain healthy permanently.
The good news: Genes only determine a part of aging, much is in our own hands. With the right lifestyle, you can increase your chances of a long and healthy life, also known as Longevity.
We at Chōju have developed a holistic concept that allows you to achieve a new zest for life with a new lifestyle.
The good news: Genes only determine a part of aging, much is in our own hands. With the right lifestyle, you can increase your chances of a long and healthy life, also known as Longevity.
We at Chōju have developed a holistic concept that allows you to achieve a new zest for life with a new lifestyle.
What if we could embrace life
with open arms and
fully enjoy
it in old age?
What if we could align our body
with our attitude and prepare it
for all the experiences that still await us?
By rejuvenating your cells
and energizing your body
to prepare it for the best part of your life.
What sets us apart?
Chōju is the only provider worldwide that offers a holistic concept in the field of Longevity. High-tech medicine and the latest research are the basis. For the first time, this can be very easily integrated into daily life. It is important to us that we do not offer our customers supplements, infusions, or therapies in isolation, without knowing what the situation of the individual cell looks like.
We go one step further
Therefore, we rely on these components:
- Chōju-Longevity-Enzymes and Supplements
- „My Daily Chōju“ – personalized micronutrients
- Chōju-Booster Infusions
- Chōju-Holistic Retreats
