Nutritionally Speaking » gif t gu id e 201 6 By Barbara Beznos, RD/LD/N Integrated Nutrition, LLC continued from page 30 DEAR BARB, Can you explain aging? How does aging affect our bodies? THE MOMENTUM OF THE AGING POPULATION INTRODUCTION: Aging is often traced to destructive reactions in the body caused by Free Radicals over time. These highly reactive molecules initiate chain reactions of Chemical Disruptions: injuring cell membranes, enzymes, and DNA. We are not sure why and how aging begins. Damage to cells and organs slowly come about. We do know that something contributes to the aging process and body functions in time. Aging is unique to each of us as our genes, diseases, and lifestyle are all involved. Many researchers have found ways to explain that we are genetically programmed. HOW DOES AGING AFFECT OUR BODIES 1. BIOLOGICAL AND GENETICALLY A. Free Radicals (unstable oxygen molecules), cause cells to wear out B. DNA (our building blocks) malfunction, and this leads to diseases and they can’t be repaired C. Our genes go on and off overtime D. Our immune systems lead us to diseases as we become more vulnerable E. Our cells wear out F. Our hormones change by our biological clock G. The Brain, Cardio, and Nervous System age H. Individual lifestyles and individual rates affect aging 2. AGING PROCESS A. Nerve conduction and velocity decline B. Breathing capacity declines C. Strength loss D. Muscle mass reduction E. Heart rate declines (in exercise) and net heart rate at rest F. Osteoporosis G. Cancer risks H. Disability $40-$135 The Peacock Room 15 E Kirby St. Rebelnell.com Tucked away inside the historic Park Shelton Building, the Peacock Room is a Detroit gem, filled with vintage- inspired garments and jewelry. On the more modern side, it also boasts a con- siderable collection of Rebel Nell jew- elry. 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Antioxidants and Phytochemicals are needed and called upon C. Free Radicals D. Chemical disruption E. Aging is unique to each of us Contact Barb At: Integrated Nutrition, L.L.C. 31731 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 105 E Farmington Hills, Mi 48334 Phone: (248) 538-8050 E-Mail: rds@integratednutrition.com Web: www.integratednutrition.com 2097320 32 December 8 • 2016 Rebel Nell Jewelry Known for its “irreverent tone and unique edi- torial features,” Detroit’s ’90s alternative weekly Orbit, and its predecessors White Noise and Fun, are detailed in this collection. So punk is Orbit, it doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page, yet Quentin Tarantino made his Pulp Fiction cameo wearing a T-shirt with its mascot, Orby, on it. With a foreward by creator Jerry Vile, this vol- ume shows that all three publications were “distinctive in their content and uniquely Detroit in their tone.” An inde- pendent, non-fiction bookstore, Source Booksellers is owned by a retired Detroit Public Schools educator. 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