I have been interested in nutrition, diet and supplements all of my adult life. With the help of Rasaji, my Tai’ Chi Gung teacher and the system of health he’s shared with me, I’ve learned quite a bit about daily nutrition that works, and stuff that doesn’t matter all that much. (www.rasaji.com) 

It’s possible, from a biological point of view, to summarize the body’s nutritional issues in three main categories.  For a more complete view of this topic, I highly recommend that you read a book called “The Metabolic Plan” by Steven Cherniske.  It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read on nutrition, and probably one of the most important books written on the topic in the past 30 years.

If you want optimal health and longevity beyond the average person, you simply must address what the pharmaceutical industry calls inflammation.  For most people, it is hidden in the internal organs and does not register as a symptom, but the most recent medical research indicates that probably 90% of all chronic health conditions, perhaps most disease of any kind, rises out of excess inflammation in the body. 

The second issue involves oxidative stress.  Essentially, our bodies rust from the inside out over time.  That is to say, free radicals attack the cell walls, they compromise DNA replication, damage and/or weaken the body systems and accelerate the aging process leading to symptoms, what we call getting sick.

The third issue involves repair and restore signals that operate in the body via the endocrine glands.  As time passes, and/or because of stress or trauma, the body produces less of these signals, and the messages for keeping the body young gradually fall away. 

The supplement I take to address the first issue is something called Regenicare.  It keeps my joints and muscular system flexible and incredibly comfortable, and I’ve found that by taking it at night, I rest very deeply.  In fact, when it’s a short night, and I need the deep rest, I’ll double up on the dose just because I know that I’ll wake the next morning more refreshed.  It happens every time, it’s amazing. 

The supplement that I take to address oxidative stress is called AgelessXtra, and it’s more potent cousin, Xperia.  With the AgelessXtra I get the energy I need throughout the day, and I feel no desire for caffeine or carbonated drinks like I used to.  It helps balance my blood sugar so I don’t have sugar cravings most of the time.  When I cheat, which I do on occasion, I take a little more and bring myself right back into balance.  It gives me the antioxidant protection of more than 10 servings of fruits and veggies, so I know I’m getting what I need every day. 

The supplement I take for the signal system is based on pioneering research on the compound DHEA.  This is Steven Cherniski’s specialty.  It turns out that the faster you are aging or the worse your medical condition or the higher your stress load, the lower your DHEA levels are.  It is a hormone produced in the body that is responsible for over 150 repair and restore signals.  Keeping the DHEA levels up, basically at the level of a healthy 30 year old, keeps the body sending out the biochemical message, “I want to stay healthy and young and strong”, “Let’s make muscle instead of fat”, “Let’s have abundant energy and not try to borrow from Peter to pay Paul.”

From these three core products, along with several others they offer, I know that I’m filling all the daily nutritional gaps that might be there if I don't "eat right".  I know that  they take my nutritional vitality to a level that is extraordinary. It takes about 3 minutes to get them in my system each day and then I just go about living my life.  It’s brought an incredibly positive change over the past four and half years.  When added to a daily routine of Tai’ Chi Gung practice, I feel I’m getting the best exercise and nutrition available anywhere. 

The company that produces them is called Univera.  You can learn more about the company, its products and their benefits by going to http://davidpaul8.myunivera.com .

I really do care a lot about this.  If one of our jobs as human beings is to learn to love as much as possible… how can we do that if we’re sick or run down or tired most of the time?  I enjoy the convenience, and while I can talk about it forever sometimes, this basic guide sums up what I’ve found to be the best and most efficient combination based on my own experience, research and the guidance of my Tai’ Chi Gung Master. 

P.S.  There are specific things you can do to help get the best nutrition for children.  If that is your interest, please contact me and we can talk about what works well for them.   Children are generally much healthier than the average adult, and their needs are generally much simpler, though certainly no less important.  You can reach me at 904-294-7219 or send your e-mail to support@musicbydavidpaul.com.