Therapies That Can Enhance Longevity

These therapies contribute to processes that can enhance longevity.

Therapy Description
Caloric Restriction Caloric restriction means minimizing empty calories. In other words, every source of calories must serve a function in the body. So, calorie sources that serve no function (such as alcohol) or are more than what the body needs are excluded from the diet.
Cardiovascular Exercise Cardiovascular Exercise is any exercise that targets the cardiovascular system. It forces the body to circulate large amounts of oxygenated blood. It often involves working large muscle groups at light to moderate intensity for long periods.
Exercise Exercise is any physical activity intended to benefit the body.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) High intensity interval training is training that has multiple high intensity periods punctuated by periods of low to moderate intensity. It provides excellent cardiovascular benefits while also providing some benefits of resistance exercise.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the person breathes 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting is regularly going for significant periods without eating foods or drinking caloric beverages. The fasting period can be for days or several hours per day. When it is done several hours daily, it is also called time-restricted feeding. The person fasting can consume non-caloric beverages such as water or unsweetened tea.
Nutrition Nutrition is eating the right amounts of the right foods at the right times to benefit health. It also means avoiding the wrong foods.
Photobiomodulation Photobiomodulation is the use of light or other electromagnetic energy to benefit physiological processes in the body. The most popular type is red light therapy, which uses wavelengths of approximately 650 nanometers. Another popular type is near infrared therapy, which uses wavelengths of approximately 850 nanometers.
Resistance Exercise Resistance exercise is any exercise that forces the muscles to work against significant resistance. The most common and versatile type is weightlifting. However, resistance exercise can include calisthenics, power yoga, or rock climbing.
Supplementation Supplementation is the direct intake of molecules beyond what is in the diet. Supplementation can take many forms including tablets, powders, liquids, etc.