9 Signs You’re Aging Too Fast & How to Reverse Them

We’ve been told aging is inevitable, but what if you could slow it down? In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe unpacks the latest science on how lifestyle, not just genetics, shapes how long (and how well) we live. From Blue Zones eating habits to ancient herbal wisdom, you’ll learn practical, research-backed steps to protect your body at the cellular level, boost energy, and add healthy years to your life. In this episode, you’ll discover: * The 9 “hallmarks of aging” and how to address each one naturally * What Blue Zone cultures eat (and do) to live past 100 * Herbs and supplements that help fight inflammation, protect mitochondria, and support longevity * The role of gut health in slowing aging * Simple daily habits that can add years to your life—without extreme diets or workouts #longevityhacks #agingwell #healthyhabits #wellnesstips #antiinflammatory #superfoods #nutritionalhealing #healthylivingtips #wellnesslifestyle #drjoshaxe -------------------- 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Aging starts in your cells 3:29 Altered cellular communication 5:12 Microbiome dysbiosis 7:12 Epigenetic imbalances 10:46 Mitochondrial dysfunction 13:42 Oxidative stress 15:48 Inflammaging 18:35 Impaired autophagy 21:33 Cellular senescence 24:36 Stem cell exhaustion 26:47 Bloodwork ad 27:40 3 treasures of longevity 31:11 #1 Body 31:39 #2 Energy 35:30 Blue Zone diets and "Power 9" 42:07 Exercise + Pickelball 45:15 Top herbs and supplements for longevity 49:00 Longevity -------------------- Links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8786073/ https://www.bluezones.com/2016/11/power-9/ https://www.americashealthrankings.org/learn/reports/2016-annual-report/comparison-with-other-nations https://www.commonwealthfund.org/blog/2022/americans-no-matter-state-they-live-die-younger-people-many-other-countries https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6125071/ https://path-of-dao-qigong.ch/en/jing-qi-shen/ https://threetreasurestcm.com/jing-qi-shen/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3836174/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867422013770 https://www.healthylongevity.clinic/blog/nine-hallmarks-of-aging https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evidence-based-living/202409/pickleball-could-extend-your-life https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7523898/ https://time.com/4585396/sports-live-longer-exercise/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/10/812 https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(18)32010-5/abstract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599175/ https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10389-024-02192-4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30193744/ https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/5/333 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9036399/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11800443/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9228580/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51156926_Coenzyme_Q10_and_Statin-Induced_Mitochondrial_Dysfunction https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/10/221018220538.htm https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/to_live_longer_find_your_purpose_in_life https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/8/7422 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63168-4 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10373883/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9665958/ https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(18)30313-6/fulltext https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/tobacco_related_mortality/index.htm -------------------- Ads: At http://mybloodwork.com, you can uncover what’s really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism. You’ll also get a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor to help you take action. MB01AUBP3KFOA5L -------------------- ➕ CONNECT WITH DR. JOSH AXE Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/DrJoshAxe/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ X → https://x.com/drjoshaxe/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@thedrjoshaxeshow/ Website → https://thehealthinstitute.com/ -------------------- DISCLAIMER This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.