Ageing is a natural part of life. Although there is nothing wrong with getting older and wiser, there are steps we can take to maintain a certain youthfulness – both inside and out. From arthritis symptoms to inflammation, natural health can play a role in your holistic health care.

It all starts with an understanding of the ageing process. Free radicals have received a lot of attention in recent years, as a part of the ageing process. These particles have been associated with a process known as oxidative damage. By balancing your minerals, especially antioxidants, you might be able to reduce the

By balancing your minerals, especially antioxidants, you might be able to reduce the degenerative process of ageing. This is known as the free radical theory of ageing.

A natural health practitioner can help you to work on your nutritional choices, helping you to receive the right balance of nutrients to help address these factors. With a mindful and holistic approach, you and your natural health professional can work together to understand what ageing means for your body. In some cases, supplements or other treatments can be a useful step.

Genetic nutrition is another step that might be helpful in some cases. As part of the complex balance of our physical health, our genetics can affect our nutritional needs. By learning more about this, we can make dietary decisions that might help to support holistic health.

You can also learn more about your body through hair analysis. This is another step that your natural health practitioner might recommend, to gain more insights about what’s going on in your body. When your body is struggling to replace a particular nutrient, supplements and dietary changes can make a difference. You can help your body to stay nourished and revitalised through understanding what it needs to be healthy.

Our bodies are wonderful in their complexity and uniqueness. The ageing process – just like any other experience – is unique in everyone. To gain an understanding of your health needs, it’s a good idea to speak with a health professional.