Is it really possible for anyone to live happily to 100? The good news is that your body was designed to be 100 - you just have to get out of the way.

Getting out of the way means taking an honest look at the habits and lifestyle you are living with today. Most of us have developed habits that limit our true health potential.

But don't let these bad habits of the past discourage you - it is never too late to make new choices. What you did in the past can be changed, and your body will respond in kind. What matters is what you do from this moment forward.

Top 5 Daily Habits for Your Longevity
It takes 14 to 21 days of repetitive behavior to form a new pattern in your brain. Once the pattern is formed, it becomes an automatic behavioral response.

As you develop new healthy habits, they will begin to replace bad habits. These healthy lifelong habits are adapted straight from the time-tested traditions practiced by centenarians all around the world, and I can say with certainty that they will transform and rejuvenate you!

Eat five small meals a day.
In the Western culture, meals are taken three times a day, but it is much better to eat five smaller meals. When you eat smaller portions five times a day, you deliver a steady stream of nutrients, blood sugar, and energy to your body throughout the day.

Additionally, eating this way is less taxing on the digestive and metabolic systems and also reduces your risk of heart disease.

Climb the stairs instead of using elevators.
The health benefits of a daily exercise program cannot be stressed enough. Regular exercise can help promote physiological well-being, strengthen the immune system, maintain joint mobility, increase energy - and the list goes on.

Look for opportunities all through your day to work in physical activity. Power-walk, run, or ride your bike instead of driving. Begin a daily tai chi practice. Join a gym and actually go! Practice safely and watch your health results pile up.

Laugh it up!
We know from research that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help protect the body from illness and cancer. Laughter also increases the release of endorphins, compounds that give you a sense of well-being, in your brain. Without a doubt, joyful people live longer and healthier lives.

Drink 8 glasses of water every day.
Water is essential for all healthy body functions. Centenarians from around the globe cite their native water as the source of their health and longevity - and the scientists agree with them. What they all have in common is pure water sources located far from any city, free from chemicals and toxins.

Choose filtered water; the best filtration processes are the ones that use activated charcoal, which removes the impurities but leaves the water-soluble minerals. Also, do not store water in plastic containers because the polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) can leach into the water.

Unwind with meditation.
Stress is the root cause of most of the diseases that shorten our life span. In our modern society stress will continue to increase - unless you find techniques to manage it. Meditation is the best way to release tension and revitalize your being. It teaches you to breath properly, which is critical for eliminating up to 70% of your body's toxins and wastes. It also quiets your mind, lowers your stress hormones, and teaches self-discipline, which is a necessary attribute to achieving your health and longevity goals.

Try this beginning meditation:
Sit comfortably on a chair or the floor. Breathe naturally and close your eyes. Each time a thought appears, put it inside a balloon and let it fly up into the sky and disappear. Do this until the thoughts are exhausted. After a bit, your body will feel very light, and your mind will become still. The first few times it may take a while, but it will get easier and faster with practice.

I hope you use these healthy habits for years to come! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

真的可能快乐地活到100岁吗？这里有个好消息，你的身体可以活到100，只是需要改变一下。

改变意味着诚实地检视一下你现在的生活习惯和生活方式。多数人都养成了一些不利于健康的习惯。

但是不要让过去的坏习惯影响你-----选择新的生活方式永远不会太晚。过去的行为可以改变，你的身体也会相应地改变。重要的是现在这一刻起你如何去做。

首选的五个有助于长寿的生活习惯

要在大脑中形成一种新的生活习惯需要将这种行为重复14到21天。一旦定型，就会成为一种自动的行为。

在你养成新的健康习惯后，他们会代替以前不好的习惯。这些健康的习惯来自于世界上的百岁老人实践，经得起时间考验，我敢说他们会改变你的生活并让你重返青春！

1、一天吃五顿饭。

在西方文化中一天吃三顿饭，实际上一天吃五顿饭，且每顿进餐量稍少些，这样的饮食习惯会更好些，会在一整天中给身体均衡地输送营养，血糖，能量。

一般来讲，这样的饮食习惯会减少消化系统和新陈代谢系统的负担，也会降低得心脏病的风险。

2、不用电梯改爬楼梯。

每天锻炼对身体的好处是再怎么强调也不为过的。有规律的锻炼可以保持身体的良好状态，增强免疫系统，保持关节灵活，增添活力---好处不胜枚举。

寻找机会多做一些体育活动。快步走，跑步或者不开车改骑自行车。天天练练太极拳，办个健身卡坚持去，保证安全的前提下付诸行动，你会看到身体越来越棒。

3、笑一笑，十年少！

我们从研究中知道笑声和快乐可以提高免疫功能，尤其是可以产生自然的杀菌细胞，可以使身体免受疾病和癌症侵扰。笑声也可以增加影响大脑的化学物质的排放量，从而使大脑清醒明智。毫无疑问，快乐的人会活得更健康，更长久。

4、一天喝8杯水。

水是维持机体正常运行的基本元素。全球的百岁老人都说他们居住地的水是他们健康长寿的根本---科学家们也一致同意这种说法。这些老人有一个的共同点，就是饮用的是远离城市的纯净水源，不含各种化学物质和毒素。

选择过滤水；最好的过滤程序是使用活性碳，可以去掉杂质同时保留可溶性矿物质。另外，不要将水盛放在塑料容器中，因为氯化二苯基会滤到水中。

5、冥想缓解压力。

压力是各种疾病的根源，会缩短人的寿命。在现代社会如果你没有处理压力的技巧，压力会越来越大。冥想是释放紧张恢复精神的最好办法。它教会你正确地呼吸，可以去掉身体中70%的毒素和废物，也会使大脑平静，降低压力荷尔蒙，教会你自律，这对于健康长寿是必不可少的。

冥想的开始阶段你可以这样做：

坐在一把舒服的椅子或者地板上。闭上双眼自然地呼吸。每次脑中有什么想法，就把它放在一个气球里让它飞上空中，慢慢消失。反复地这样做直到所有的想法都消失在空中。过一会，你的身体会感觉轻松，你的大脑会非常平静。开始几次这样做会花去一点时间，但是随着你不断练习，会越来越容易，越来越快地进入状态。

我希望你在未来使用这些健康习惯。也请你经常将你健康长寿的秘诀与我分享。

祝你健康，长寿，开心，快乐！