It is undeniable that there exists a correlation between retirement and a decline in physical and mental activity. However, it is important to remember that correlation does not imply causation.  One possible contributing factor to this decline is the fact that many individuals associate their work roles with their personal identity, particularly men. 

Money Doesn't Buy Health; Real Health IS Wealth

Therefore, when they retire and lose their routine work, they may experience a sense of loss of identity. Additionally, volunteered or paid work provides a sense of routine, purpose, and belonging among colleagues, which can be difficult to replace in retirement. However, it is worth noting that those who have already transitioned into other activities such as traveling, volunteering, or pursuing personal interests tend to be happier. In fact, seniors, in general, report higher levels of happiness. This suggests that finding new sources of fulfillment and engagement can mitigate the negative effects of retirement.

On the other hand, sudden work loss can be a significant blow to one's well-being, causing feelings of being lost and stressed. This can lead to a decline in overall well-being. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals to maintain an active lifestyle and engage in activities that stimulate the brain. By doing so, they can not only lead longer and healthier lives but also find a renewed sense of purpose and fulfillment in retirement.

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Many men also tend to take very poor advice from their colleagues at work and other social places which frequently leads them down the path of apathy and eventually to the MD's office thinking their lives were saved when they "got sick."  The issue is they rarely understand why they got into that situation of "sick care" in the first place.  I myself had my mother interested in the field of systems biology, but she was less into the measuerment and systems science of things and more into the "mystical new age" side of it. 

My father would frequently call her ideas on this and many other subjects as "out in left field" mainly because he didn't understand much of what she was saying and his friends were telling him the same thing.  Because of this and other factors he also became sick with alcoholism and other latent issues which precipitated the whole family falling into a violent ending.

More importantly we cannot forget that most people who retire probably spent a life-time of thinking they were taking care of their health by following their MD doctor's generalized preventive advice of the typical "eat balanced meals, obtain frequent exercise, come back for yearly physicals and prescriptions." 

If one does not secure a new work after retirement, it is advisable to explore new hobbies or sports that were not previously pursued. Many individuals find themselves deeply intertwined with their careers, and when that chapter comes to an end, they may experience a loss of purpose. The key lies in discovering new avenues and finding renewed purpose in life after retirement. "

The critically important message is: live life while you can.  Even if death doesn't claim you, poor health may prevent you from enjoying life tomorrow.  The catch is: how do you accomplish this by only attending the Doctor's office which is typically the only source of "health treatment" that sould be called "sick treatment?"  The solution lays with individualized systems cellular nutrition analysis to make you provide what your cells need and what they do not.

Does Early Retirement Mean An Early Death?

“Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you. Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a happy life and how to work for a better world.” -- Dr Linus Pauling

Did you know that retiring early might not be as beneficial for your health as you think? A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that those who retire younger are more likely to die earlier compared to those who continue working. However, it's important to examine the data closely before drawing any conclusions. Many of us have fantasized about early retirement, imagining all the free time we would have for activities like gardening or traveling.

This study challenges that dream. It's easy to assume that the higher mortality rate among early retirees is due to pre-existing health conditions, but the researchers took this into account. The study analyzed data from 2,956 individuals who participated in the Healthy Retirement Study, which was funded by the National Institute on Aging in America.

This is the confusing propaganda that misleads us all

There's no such thing as a "balanced diet" & nutrition isn't merely food. Why is that? It's because we're all individuals. Orthomolecular nutrition is the individualized analysis application of the substances within the food which our bodies often do not obtain enough of and are often blocked by antagonists.

Participants were categorized as healthy or unhealthy retirees based on whether sickness influenced their decision to retire. Approximately two-thirds of the participants were healthy retirees, while the remaining third were unhealthy retirees. Over the course of 18 years, the study found that 12% of the healthy retirees and 25.6% of the unhealthy retirees passed away. However, after considering factors such as education and financial stability, the researchers discovered that healthy retirees who worked an additional year (beyond the age of 65) had an 11% lower risk of mortality from all causes.

Even the unhealthy retirees reduced their likelihood of dying by 9% if they delayed retirement. So, while the latest research may suggest that early retirement could lead to a shorter lifespan, it's important to consider the nuances of the study. Factors such as overall health, education, and financial stability play a significant role in determining the impact of retirement on mortality rates.

Did you know that a recent study conducted in Sweden discovered some interesting findings about retirement and its impact on health? It revealed that women in non-manual jobs who retired had a higher risk of dying from heart disease when they left work, as opposed to those who continued working. However, another Swedish study focusing on army officers found that early retirement actually decreased the likelihood of dying by the age of 70 by a significant 26%. These findings shed light on the complex relationship between retirement and health outcomes.

What Do All These Studies Miss? You Guessed it: Lack Of Individualized Help

What nearly all studies fail to take into account is how the participants in the studies took care of their health; or in most cases: how they didn't by only attending their "sick care' provider which is usually a medical doctor (if you can find one).

Large proportions of people who head into work each day face very stressful days filled with work deadlines, toxic co-workers, toxic work environments in more ways than one.  How do you think most of these workers eat each meal, and what kind of food?  It's highly doubtful most workers do not pack semi-healthy home-made lunches from a stay-at-home OR even do it themselves.  It's more likely that they purchase fast food or the more ideal "healthy" food without realizing even the former lacks what they need on an individual basis.

Humans have trillions of cells that need sustenance to survive, but the way we eat is influenced by many factors, including individual biology & lifestyle, economics, society, and culture. To have a healthy diet, we need to consider not only the nutrients in our food, but also its cultural and financial value, accessibility, taste, variety, color, and how it fits into our overall lifestyle.

However, as society becomes more urbanized and industrialized, our eating habits change, often driven by advertising and mass marketing of processed foods. This shift has a significant impact on our health and well-being.  Shift schedules, such as the much-feared midnight shift along with rotating schedules from day to night shift in a short period of time also exact a very negative effect on human health and these types of schedules have been increasingly more common with industrialization.

It's What We Absorb; Not What We Eat

"Eating well" goes beyond just consuming nutritious meals. It involves considering practical aspects that are rooted in the principles of individual analysis based on beneficial, toxic substances but also organ function. It's important to focus on consuming a diverse range of food items rather than solely focusing on individual nutrients.  When we focus on individual biology and lifestyle we see that opens a much larger "pandora's box" that few address in their daily lives mainly because they have become confused and apathetic with all the singular fad diets, fad supplements, and singular reductionist strategies benefit few people long-term.

The prevalence of cellular nutritional imbalances is a growing concern in society, with insufficient dietary intake leading to cellular nutritional deficiencies and toxicities and excessive intake resulting in obesity and toxicity-related dis-eases. Unfortunately, the latter has contributed to the rise of chronic degenerative diseases worldwide, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and various types of cancer. These health issues are often caused by poor dietary habits and an unhealthy lifestyle, among other factors and most importantly because of the lack of an individualized approach.

What form do these imbalances take?

There are many forms but we have to remember each and every one of us is epi-genetically unique and it's mainly what goes into our mouths that determines how our epi-genome turns DNA off and on and this happens trillions of times a second since each human has trillions of cells.  What are some of the factors that imbalance our cells?

Take a look under a microscope to find out!  Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, toxins, all play the roles that create the possibility of optimum cellular health.  These substances provide the foundation to make neuro-transmitters, male hormones like testosterone,  and many others.  These and many others determine how fast we age, the amount of wrinkles we develop, how many common colds we develop each year, if we develop cancer and many other 'serious' dis-eases.

The nourishing substances found in food, known as nutrients, play a vital role in enabling our body cells to carry out their necessary functions. 

"Nutrients are the nourishing substances in food that are essential for the growth, development and maintenance of body functions. Essential meaning that if a nutrient is not present, aspects of function and therefore human health decline. When nutrient intake does not regularly meet the nutrient needs dictated by the cell activity, the metabolic processes slow down or even stop." - Perspectives in Nutrition, Wardlow and Insel.  

Our bodies receive instructions on how to function from the nutrients we consume. Essentially, food acts as a source of "information" for our bodies. This perspective on nutrition goes beyond simply counting calories or grams and categorizing foods as good or bad. Instead, it encourages us to concentrate on the foods we should incorporate into our diets rather than those we should avoid. Rather than regarding food as a foe, we can view it as a tool to promote health and prevent illness by supporting our body's functions.

Our Work, Home, Leisure Envionments, Emotions Influence Our Cells & Create Feedback Loops

The nature of one's work activities can lead to compromised cellular nutrition among workers, similar to the general population's vulnerability to the impacts of modern lifestyle changes. The ability to perform efficiently at work and fulfill tasks is heavily reliant on one's health status. Furthermore, excessive nutritionally-devoid calorie intake can have detrimental effects in both the short and long term, including decreased work performance and heightened risk of workplace accidents.

Poor absorption of vital nutrients is a common issue among individuals who consume diets low in fruits, vegetables, greens, and pulses, while consuming high amounts of red meat, processed foods, sweets, the wrong fats, and sausages/salami. This is especially prevalent among postmen, bus drivers, and bank workers. Lack of time and the convenience of processed foods have been identified as factors that affect people's eating habits in certain studies.

This often leads to food choices that are high in calories but low in cellular nutritional value, resulting in an inadequate absorption of essential food groups needed for a healthy body and one of the large reasons why we need individualized assistance to determine what our body needs, in what amounts, and what times, along with determining what our bodies don't need since we tend to accumulate cellular debris and toxins in any societal setting.

The most recent Family Budget Surveys (FBS) conducted in Brazil have confirmed the portrait painted by the results. These surveys, conducted in 2002-2003, 2008-2009, and 2017-2018, reveal a concerning trend. It appears that unprocessed or minimally processed foods, along with culinary ingredients, are being replaced by processed foods and, even more alarmingly, ultra-processed foods. This finding directly contradicts the recommendations of the Food Guide for the Brazilian population, which advises a diet based on unprocessed or minimally processed foods and their culinary preparations, while urging the avoidance of ultra-processed foods.

Unhealthy eating habits often result in the emergence of high-risk conditions that are triggered by lifestyle changes. These conditions may take time to diagnose and can be chronic, with a tendency to worsen or relapse. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that once diagnosed, adopting protective measures can greatly reduce the severity and risk of these diseases, thereby improving one's quality of life.  The only way to do this is to obtain individualized help from a systems biology practitioner.

It is crucial to highlight that the work settings of the individuals under examination might have had an adverse impact on the development and reinforcement of these behaviors. These habits encompass a range of concerning and detrimental elements, including excessive intake of processed foods, sausages/salami, refined sugars, and the wrong fats. These dietary choices not only reflect a poor eating regimen but also align with a lifestyle that has become prevalent and ingrained.

The Problems With Establishment Studies

The problem with many establishment studies is they rarely incorporate a holistic or systems biology approach with enough detail even though may be claim the opposite.  This is because there are many factors in human biology that establishment organizations do not recognize (but some are starting to).  Some of the large ones is the role of toxins such as heavy metals, the wrong types and combinations of fatty acids, the role of optimal nurient amounts play in health.  The role of optimal levels of various nutrients such as water and fat soluble vitamins are often not mentioned or studied because these reviews are based on the very inexact Recommended Daily Intakes or RDI rather than the more accurate and more individual Optimal Daily Intakes or ODIs.  They also do not delve deep enough into the role of the types of amino acids (protens) and there are many of them that help the body in optimal maintenance.  

They do not delve into how the micronutrients, macronutrients are needed at optimal individual levels just like any other animal or plant.  They also seldom delve into how toxins generated from your cells and obtained from the diet and the environment around you.  

How Do You Know What YOUR Levels Of These & More Are?

• Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, plays a crucial role in converting nutrients into energy. Some foods rich in this vitamin include white rice, fortified breakfast cereals, and black beans.
• Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is essential for energy production, cell function, and fat metabolism. You can find it in foods like instant oats, fat-free yogurt, and milk.
• Niacin, or vitamin B3, is responsible for driving the production of energy from food. Chicken breast, turkey breast, salmon, and tuna are excellent sources of this vitamin. Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, aids in fatty acid synthesis. Shitake mushrooms, sunflower seeds, and avocados are some foods that contain this vitamin.
• Pyridoxine, or vitamin B6, helps release sugar from stored carbohydrates for energy and plays a role in creating red blood cells. Chickpeas, tuna, and potatoes are good sources of this vitamin.
• Biotin, or vitamin B7, is involved in the metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and glucose. Eggs, salmon, pork chops, and sweet potatoes are foods that contain this vitamin.
• Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is important for proper cell division. Spinach, fortified breakfast cereals, white rice, and asparagus are some foods rich in this vitamin.
• Cobalamin, or vitamin B12, is essential for red blood cell formation, as well as proper nervous system and brain function. Beef liver, salmon, milk, and yogurt are excellent sources of this vitamin.
• Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, is necessary for the creation of neurotransmitters and collagen. Red peppers, oranges, grapefruits, and kiwis are foods that provide this vitamin. There are many more and these all interact in the cellular matrix.

Micronutrients are essential minerals that our body needs in small amounts to function properly.

• Calcium is a vital mineral that helps in building strong bones and teeth, and also aids in muscle function. You can get calcium from foods like yogurt, cheese, milk, and orange juice.
• Magnesium is another important mineral that regulates blood pressure and can be found in foods like pumpkin seeds, almonds, and spinach.
• Sodium is necessary for maintaining optimal fluid balance and blood pressure. Lastly,
• potassium is crucial for muscle function and nerve transmission, and can be found in foods like apricots, lentils, prunes, and raisins.  Like above, there are many more and these all interact in the cellular matrix.

Toxins and Anti-nutrients

There has been a growing body of research that has raised concerns about the health benefits of plant-based foods due to the presence of certain compounds known as 'anti-nutrients'. These anti-nutrients, such as lectins, oxalates, phytates, phytoestrogens, and tannins, are believed to hinder the absorption of essential nutrients. However, other studies suggest that they may actually have positive effects on health (table below).