Longevity

Lifestyle

Matters!(scripture references)

Arlene R. Taylor PhD

www.arlenetaylor.org

Brain References

Religion (religiosity): individuals who have chosen

to affiliate with a group or denomination that

typically has a defined set of doctrines or beliefs

and espouses regular proscribed worship practices

Spiritual (spirituality): the spirit in which one lives

life, the practice of love-based attitudes and high-

level wellness living integrated into daily life that can

be shared with others but do not require adherence

to organized religion for their practice

Note: Religiosity and spirituality do not always align or come

together in the same package (Crusades, Holy Wars)

Definitionswww.ArleneTaylor.org

1. Dieting generally does not work long term—within

about three years most people gain back whatever

they lost—and sometimes even more—which can

result in negative outcomes

2. A person is diagnosed with diabetes every 20

seconds in the USA—most with diabetes type 2 that

can move to diabetes type 3 or diabetes mellitus

3. There is an obesity pandemic and obesity is

linked with more than 50 diseases—cardiovascular,

type 2 diabetes, cancers, autoimmune conditions,

hormone imbalances, dementia, and more

Studies have Shownwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Brain-based because everything starts in the

brain ― this is the Age of the Brain

Aligns with research studies about what works

Affordable for the average person and for

organizations that want to present a program

Aligns with social networking for community

presentations ― this is the age of networking

Spiritual ― to follow Christ’s model but not

religious per se (human mind may be ‘naturally

calibrated to embrace spiritual perceptions’

―Newberg & Waldman)

LLM Programwww.arlenetaylor.org

1. As a personal lifestyle choice

You role-model all the time but only

what you know AND have implemented in your life

Applied in combination, the components of a

Longevity Lifestyle can help you create a brain

friendly lifestyle that can improve your own health,

increase your likelihood of living younger longer,

and role-model current research to others that can

help them be healthier, happier, more hopeful, and

live younger for longer

Use it Yourselfwww.arlenetaylor.org

2. So you can give a reason for what you do

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone

who asks you to give the reason —I Peter 3:15 NIV

Scripture tells you what to do—designed to help

you be well and live a long time with high levels of

mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health

Research is providing valuable brain-function

and longevity study conclusions that provide

reasons for scriptural admonition

Use it Yourself, Cont’dwww.arlenetaylor.org

Share Because You Carewww.arlenetaylor.org

Reportedly, within 7/10 of a second, a person

meeting you will gain an instant impression that

will be lasting—difficult to change—and based on:

Body language – 75% (how you look and act)

Actual words – 10% (what you say)

Tonality / voice inflection – 15% (how you sound)

What are you role-modeling? Living a Longevity

Lifestyle can enhance your role-modeling…

Share Because You Care, Cont’dwww.arlenetaylor.org

The LLM Program is a wonderful follow-up outreach

to the clinics many churches and communities run:

• 12 weeks for attendees to get to know you

• 12 weeks to become good friends

• 12 weeks to alter behaviors and see results

All you need to do is to Facilitate—the LLM team has

done everything else

LLM program definitions with its 14 components and

researched reasons follow

LLM Descriptionwww.arlenetaylor.org

Longevity Lifestyle Matters is a brain-

based program—one of the first of its

kind. It is not about dieting. Within the

space of about three years most people

gain back all they lost and more. Neither is it about

deprivation, which can lead to bingeing. Nor is it

about a negative mindset. That can lead to failure.

And it is not about over-exercising or compulsively

counting calories or embracing prolonged fasting or

any other ’fad’—all of which can lead to failure,

discouragement, and depression. Rather, it

embraces the exponential power of science working

hand-in-glove with the brain / body and scripture.

Slow and steady wins. Not a short term fix,

the researched components are designed

to be implemented in balance, since the brain and

body work best in balance. Each component links

back to the brain in some way, because everything

starts in the brain. And because every brain is

different, each implements the principles in a way

that will work for it for the rest of the person’s

life—to help reduce risks for multiple diseases and

chronic conditions and increase the potential for

living healthier and younger for longer.

A Longevity Lifestyle Matters.

Description, Cont’dwww.arlenetaylor.org

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

—Romans 12:2

A positive, active, and creative mindset provides

the foundation and direction for a Longevity

Lifestyle and a full cup—because everything starts

in the brain—optimism is associated with longevity,

health, and retention of memory and cognition

Maximize a ‘growth’ can-do attitude. If you have an

enemy outpost of negativity inside your brain, get

rid of it. Avoid worry and anxiety as they tend to

trigger the stress response.

1 - Mindsetwww.arlenetaylor.org

Think on these things (true, noble, right, pure,

lovely, admirable, excellent, praise-worthy)

—Phil 4:8

Take responsibility for creating and living a positive

self-talk style. Studies show that people tend to

communicate with others in the way they talk to

themselves so effective communication begins with

your own habitual self-talk

Tell your brain what you are doing as if it’s a done

deal and stop talking about what you don’t want to

have happen (avoid don’t and can’t and won’t);

Say: ‘Jim/Joan, you can … You are …’

2 – Self-Talkwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Thy sleep shall be sweet —Proverbs 3:24

Sleep is independently linked with longevity

Give your brain the sleep it needs in as dark a

room as possible to avoid interfering with

melatonin production

Sleep deprivation can drain your energy,

accelerate aging, suppress both brain and immune

system functions, trigger weight gain, and shorten

your potential longevity

3 - Sleepwww.arlenetaylor.org

4 – Stay Hydratedwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Let us be given water to drink —Daniel 1:12

Dehydration can increase the production of free

radicals, which can wrinkle your internal organs as

well as your skin (outside wrinkles mean inside

wrinkles . . .)

Water is your most essential nutrient—unless

medically contraindicated, drink enough pure water

to have one or two pale urines per day

Learn to differentiate between thirst and

physiological hunger—drink a big glass of water

15-30 minutes before you eat

Your body is a temple . . . you are not your own—I Cor 6:19

Protect the brain / body leased to you for use on this

planet: choose carefully what you expose them to

and what you put on, around, and into them

Avoid pugilistic sports and any games that ‘head the

ball,’ arrange your environment to prevent falls, wear

a helmet when bike-riding and for other sports

activities such as skiing and skate-boarding

Will the care of your leased brain-body be approved

when you turn them back in?

5 – Safetywww.arlenetaylor.org

6 – Move it or Lose itwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Physical training is of some value … —I Tim 4:8

Physical activity and exercise is the single best

thing you can do for your brain. It also helps tone

your body, promote balance (homeostasis), and

variety is key to keep your brain interested and

motivated; select activities you enjoy and have fun

doing them by yourself or with others

Minimize sitting and maximize physical activity; aim

to exercise for 30 minutes each a day, in sections of

10 or 15 minutes, if you prefer

7 – Challenge Your Brainwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Study to show yourself approved . . . a worker

who needs not to be ashamed —2 Tim 2:15

Read aloud for 10 minutes every day, learn to play

an instrument—minimize passive mental activities

such as TV and movies to retain memory / cognition

Engage in stimulating, mental activities for at least

30 minutes a day to keep your brain active—a gift to

yourself and everyone who knows you. Study to

learn and then turn the information into knowledge

and the practically applied knowledge into wisdom

8 – Sunlight www.ArleneTaylor.org

The sun (son) of righteousness will rise with

healing in its rays —Malachi 4:2 NIV

Plants, creatures, and humans must have sunlight

to live—flood your home with sunlight but minimize

direct exposure to bright sun. Avoid sunburn,

tanning parlors, and ultraviolet light as they may

increase your risk for skin cancer and suppress

immune system function

Christ is compared to the sun—let the ‘sun’ and the

‘son’ flood your brain and body with light

9 – Quality Nutritionwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Every plant and tree yielding seed and every

green plant (the original menu) —Genesis 1:29-30

You are what you eat—critical to brain function!

Emphasize Mediterranean-style plant-based

unrefined and unprocessed foods

Eat when you are physiologically hungry and avoid

snacking, especially of empty calories. Practice

good portion-control to role-model health and

energy and keep the body and brain—leased to you

for use on this planet—looking and working at peak

condition. Review the ‘Daniel Experiment’ Ch 1.

10 – Be Happy and Laughwww.ArleneTaylor.org

A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful

mind works healing —Proverbs 17:22 Amplified Bible

Humor and laughter are beneficial to both brain and

the immune system—laugh mirthfully a minimum of

30 times per day. Very happy people reportedly

laugh between 100 and 400 times a day—and they

tend to be healthier and often very long lived

Schedule regular opportunities for play,

relaxation, fun, and variety. As the old saying

goes: a change is as good as a rest.

11 – Support networkwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Bad company ruins good morals —I Cor 15:33

Be the person you want for your best friend.

Choose your close friends carefully because within

three years you are at risk for picking up their

habits—especially for happiness, smoking, health,

and obesity (and you also influence them)

Select those who are smart, affirming, cheerful, and

reciprocal, who have a good sense of humor and

laugh a lot, and are on a Longevity Lifestyle. Be

brave enough to let go of those who are abusive or

who drag you down.

12 – Manage Stresswww.ArleneTaylor.org

Never worry about anything —Phil 4:6

Unmanaged stress (including worry and anxiety)

pour out stress hormones, including cortisol and

adrenalin, which can kill brain cells and contribute

to dementia, accelerate aging, suppress immune

system and brain functions, and trigger eating and

drinking outside of nutritional balance.

Live the 20:80 Rule: Only 20 percent of the negative

impact to your brain and body is due to the event or

situation itself; 80 percent is due to your perception

of the event and the weight you give to it.

13 – Raise Your EQwww.ArleneTaylor.org

As you think in your heart . . . —Proverbs 23:7

Emotional Intelligence is linked with heart neurons

IQ (20%) + EQ (80%) = SQ or Success Quotient

Raise your EQ: learn to identify core emotions

quickly and accurately and manage them effectively.

Feelings follow thoughts. If you don’t like the way

you feel, change the way you think.

Avoid JOT behaviors: jumping to conclusions,

overreacting, and taking things personally. Get help

to create healthier habit patterns, as needed.

Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering,

gentleness, goodness, faith) —Gal 5:22

Studies of people who are healthy and happy and

live a long time show that ‘life satisfaction’ is key

Hone your spirituality—the spirit in which you live

life. Live in a state of gratitude. Craft your own

personal life vision and move toward it...

Leave a legacy—do something to make your corner

of the world a better place than when you arrived on

this planet—and make what you contribute count!

14 – Life Satisfactionwww.ArleneTaylor.org

Let us go across the lake —Mark 4:35

Put on your oxygen mask first —Airline Instruction

Self-care is not selfish―you cannot serve from an

empty vessel ―Eleanor Brownn

An empty cup has nothing of value to share―true

caring service comes from a full cup that just

overflows to others

Live the 14 LLM brain-based components in balance

to help you be healthier, potentially live younger

longer, and role-model ‘caring sharing’ with others

Fill Your Cup First…www.ArleneTaylor.org

Serve Otherswww.ArleneTaylor.org

As a person has received a gift, use it to

serve one another —I Peter 4:10

LLM is a brain-based networking outreach that uses

Christ’s method and is cost effective—it can be

used by schools, churches, hospitals, and other

organizations (regardless of religion or no religion)

Facilitators can become certified on line

CE credit is available for nurses in the USA

Six Steps and Application forms are available