You might have heard the words Life Span and Health Span and are interested in the difference. Living well and long: Can they share exactly the same characteristics? Could we do both? A longer period of time does not always translate to a much better life. New naturopathic medical studies have altered our notion of aging. Now we concentrate on our “health span” instead of how long we live, our longevity.
Ideally our health span (that functional, healthy period of physical, emotional and mental wellness) must equal our life span. Nevertheless, statistics show our health has steadily decreased since World War II with over fifty percent of adults experiencing just one serious condition or illness while other people experience multiple problems. Continue reading “Naturopathic Guide To Living Well And Long”