Lessons on Longevity from Nikki’s Lemon Tree
It is over 40 years since I left the chalky soil of the South of England and planted my roots firmly in the land of the Long White Cloud. However, the novelty of being able to pick a lemon from my own tree in NZ never seems to diminish. I inherited a mature lemon tree […]
The Joy (or Thrill) of…..Speed
Motorsport is often more than just a little bit of excitement; it can be bloody terrifying. A little bit of terror is good for the soul. Balanced against a whole lot of excitement it’s just such a great thing. There is excitement in every sport you undertake. With motorsport come an element of speed and […]
The Lifespan Issue
Lives may not be endless, but human lifespans will continue through the generations, to be an increasingly important topic of discussions. “The Long View” takes permanent interest in the scientific, social and moral impacts created by changing lifespans across the globe. Living for 1000 years!? A recent headline raises the question; “can we live to […]
Editorial – The Wonderful World of Eccentricity
I have been reading recently about a few remarkable people. Just to mention some examples: Captain Sir Tom Moore, whose passing away this month at 100 was unfortunately blighted by hundreds of anonymous trolls who begrudged him a holiday trip to the Caribbean; Carlos Soria, the 81 year old mountain climber featured in the last […]
Remarkable Kiwis – Roscoe Brown
An easy, helpful manner – except on the wrestling mat! At age 82, Ross “Roscoe” Brown retains an active working life, doing handyman work mainly. He has experienced almost every job that exists on New Zealand farms, and although he never got round to formal training, he can build anyone a house from scratch. One […]
And you thought Yoga was good for you? Try Ayurveda
Ayurveda originated in India over 5,000 years ago. In ancient Sanskrit it means “The Science of Life.” and is often called the “Mother of All Healing.” Many of the principles of the natural healing systems that are now familiar in the West have their roots in Ayurveda.Your Constitution and Its Inner BalanceAyurveda places great emphasis on […]
Remarkable Kiwis – David Serville
His 61st Birthday is approaching and he told the National Business Review (NBR), this month “I feel like my best work is ahead of me.” David Serville is in one way, typically Kiwi; it takes some coaxing for him to talk about himself. But he possesses a self-confidence to willingly talk about any “weaknesses” he […]
A Bunch of Reasons to Eat Bananas
This edited article is reproduced from the WebMD website which Longevity International recommends for readers who enjoy stimulating ideas for good health and energy).https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-clean-living Bananas have been described as the first “superfood”They’re packed with fibre to make you feel full and vitamins that do your body good. Americans go bananas for them. They eat more […]