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Staying Alive

Staying Alive. April 12, 2007 By Christine P., Jackie B., Jared D., and Liberty W. http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0511/index.html. Where is Okinawa?. http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/Info/map.asp.

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Staying Alive

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  1. Staying Alive April 12, 2007 By Christine P., Jackie B., Jared D., and Liberty W. http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0511/index.html

  2. Where is Okinawa? http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil/Info/map.asp http://www.orgs.bucknell.edu/buskc/shotokon%20webpage/web%20pages/about%20shotokan/history_about%20shoto.htm

  3. Geography • Southern most prefecture of Japan • Located amongst the Ryukyu Islands • 5th largest island of Japans • 3300 plus islands

  4. Geography • Measures about 66 miles long by 20 miles wide • North is mountainous and forested • South is rolling hills.  Naha, the capital, is located in the south

  5. History • History dates back to the 4th & 5th century. • Once broken up into many kingdoms. • Unified under one dynasty in the 1400's

  6. History • Traded with both Chinese and Japanese. • Sulfur was big to trade with the Chinese for explosives. • 16th century Westerners ended Okinawa's economic boom.  Trading amongst islands now easier - skipped over Okinawa.

  7. History • Okinawa fell into civil war • Invaded by Japanese in early 17th century. • China and Japan have meeting.  Arbitration by Ulysses S Grant, awarded Okinawa to Japan. • US gained sovereignty in 1950's, bought back by Japan in 1970's

  8. Illness and Sickness • Very little sickness • Longest, disability-free life expectancy on planet • Mean age of 81.2 • Highest percentage of centenarians (40 per 100,000) • Use nutrient dense diet, cultural traditions, elder care, and Reiki (Healing Art) for wellness http://www.earthwalker.com/japan/images/okinawa_explorer.jpg

  9. Compared to America: • Okinawa death rate from heart disease is only 18% that of Americans • 80% less breast and prostrate cancer • 50% less ovarian and colon cancer • 60% less hip fracture • 50% less dementia • Heart attacks are only 20% as common as in the U.S. and the survival rate is twice as great -The Okinawa Program (Willcox, Willcox, Suzuki)

  10. Traditions • Festivals -warding off evil spirits -celebrating food -celebrating spirits and gods http://www.nyc-shorinryu.com/dancers.gif

  11. Elder Care • Family is basis for life • Youth takes care of the elders • Sense of family value

  12. Diet and Nutrition • Diet is considered the “key” to their longevity • Plant-based diet • 78% of entire food intake is comprised of vegetables http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/longevity/images/main1.jpg

  13. Diet continued… • Wide variety of foods • Vegetables, rice, seaweed, sweet potatoes, fish, legumes, and tumeric • Protein comes from: fish, nuts, tofu, chicken or pork • Omega 3 fatty acids • Americans daily consume 3 times the avg. amount of meat eaten by Okinawans http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives/img/0806/seaweed.jpg

  14. The Purple Sweet Potato • Is a staple in Okinawan diet • Once used as base for all meals • Contains more calcium, potassium, B1, B2, vitamins than any other known food • Produces additional 23Kcal more energy per 100g weight than any other food

  15. Preparing of Meals • Meals prepared with care • Main method of cooking: stir frying using Canola oil • Many garnishes such as turmeric are used that offer numerous health benefits • Meals are enjoyed, not rushed through

  16. Exercise • Can help burn calories and boost metabolism • Strength training builds muscle as you burn fat • Weight-bearing activities can help maintain bone density http://www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/images/exercise.jpg

  17. 3 Components to Okinawan Fitness • 1. Aerobic Fitness • 2. Anaerobic Fitness • 3. Flexibility http://okinawadiet.net/images/ngcover2.jpg

  18. Requires oxygen The body’s efficiency of getting oxygen to the muscles The stronger and healthier the heart, the more efficient the oxygen transport Does NOT require oxygen Usually involves strength training Strong muscles are important in maintaining bone density Aerobic Anaerobic

  19. Flexibility • One of the secrets of looking and feeling young • Many Okinawans feel that as we age we lose our flexibility • Improves posture and helps delay loss of function

  20. Martial Arts • Aikido • Karate-do • Tai Chi http://www.cadpress.sk/budo.htm

  21. Martial Arts continued… • Aikido: means “the way of all harmony” -more aggressive or defensive -series of flowing, twisting, tumbling • Karate-do: can be a weaponless self-defense -mentally and physically demanding -have to think through strategy • Tai Chi: most relaxing of martial arts - mimics Okinawa dance – slow, deliberate, graceful movements - promotes balance, builds strength, calms the mind

  22. Stress Management • Exercise- releases endorphins to make us feel good • Meditation- simple way to calm the mind, sense of peace and absence of stress • Deep breathing techniques- improves heart rate, blood pressure, and better circulation • Muscle Relaxation Exercises- gradual release and relaxation of muscles

  23. Thank You!

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