The New Old Body – Natural Remedies in Response to the

Aging Female BodyBy

Sally J. Larm

Aging of the Human Body - Nature

Aging Defined:

1. the length of time during which a being or thing has existed; length of life or existence to the time spoken of or referred to

2. a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical development.

3. the particular period of life at which a person becomes naturally or conventionally qualified or disqualified for anything.

4. one of the periods or stages of human life: a person of middle age. (Emph. Added)

Cycles of Life – The General Impact on a woman’s body as she ages

Thesis Statement

The natural process of a woman's aging body (beyond 45 years) raises a great deal of

controversy in the care, management and well-being of the woman's health based on a

healthier, more natural and holistic approach balanced by minimal use of modern drugs and

technology versus the use of modern, man-made drugs and technology as a primary source

to remedy the aging process.

Physical Changes

External Physical impact – Appearances

Physical Changes

Internal Physical Impact - Biological– Changes in metabolism– Lower defense mechanisms– Change in muscle and bone composition– Loss of child-bearing abilities– Hormonal imbalance and changes– Decline of energy

Emotional Changes

Internal Emotional Impact - Personal– A sense of loss when child-bearing years

pass– Grieving one’s youth, or youthful appearance– Increase/Decrease in self confidence– Increased concerns for health and longevity

Emotional Changes

External Emotional Impact - Societal– Perception of Society through various forms of

media– Perception of being of use – at home, in the

community, or professionally

Remedies to the Aging Process in Women

Internal Naturally Based Remedies– Acceptance of naturally occurring changes– Nutrition, vitamins & supplements

• Adjustment to diet and caloric intake• Diet consisting of whole, healthy foods

Remedies to the Aging Process in Women

External Naturally Based Remedies– Exercise

• Cardio • strength training

– Weight management

Remedies to the Aging Process in Women

Internal - Modern medical, technology and food sources– Hormone Replacement Therapy– Various other Rx drug treatment therapy

(depression, weight loss, etc.) – Surgical removal of un-used organs and body

mass– Processed, manufactured and synthetic

vitamins, supplements and food products

Remedies to the Aging Process in Women

External - Modern medical, technology and food sources– Cosmetic Surgeries to remove or augment

various parts of the body– Hormone replacement through creams and

patches

Risks to remedies

Naturally based remedies– Nutrition– Vitamins, minerals and supplements– Exercise – toning & conditioning – Weight management

Risks to remedies

Modern medicine – Drugs– Technology and surgeries – Synthetic supplements and food products

Survey of Women and Impact

• Age of woman• Current standing – working or retired• Current familial standing• Support systems, if any• Self perception of overall health and body• Perception of self in workplace and community• Responses to negative aging processes• Outcome of use of different responses

Weigh and Balance Benefit vs. Risk

• Comparison of various treatments to a variety of aging issues

• Studies show – use of compiled information

• Summarize the comparison and study results to support thesis statement

Conclusion• Recognizing and understanding the aging

process – the new old body• Responding to the different (and, sometimes

negative) effects of the aging process• Utilizing most holistic and natural methods of

treating aging issues• Understanding the ramifications of utilizing

modern medicine, technology and drugs• Seek acceptance of nature and create a balance

for future health and a full life.

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