Dr. Shigeki Hinohora anti-aging routine
Longevity
Habits
Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara
- Born in Yamaguchi, Japan
- Chronological age: 105 years
- Died: 18 July 2017
Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara's longevity insights:
- Work and Retirement: Dr. Hinohara recommends working as much as possible, he was working until he was 105
- Physical Activity and Diet: He did regular exercise like taking stairs and standing during talks, and recommended a diet that avoided overeating, highlighting his spartan meals and the benefits of olive oil.
- Purpose and Lifestyle: He puts into absolute the importance of having a purposeful life, minimal lifestyle restrictions, and questioned conventional medical advice, advocating for personalized care.
- Art and Well-being: Dr. Hinohara found joy and peace in art and poetry, particularly in his later years, which contributed to his emotional well-being Wake-up Routine:
- Wake up at 06:00.
- Perform morning hygiene.
Breakfast:
- Prepare a breakfast consisting of coffee, a glass of milk, a small amount of orange juice mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil.
- Consume breakfast by 06:30 to kickstart metabolism and nourish the body.
Physical Activity: Use stairs instead of elevators or escalators whenever possible. Engage in light stretching or a brief walk to maintain mobility. Balanced Dinner:
- Dine on a meal of vegetables, fish or rice around 18:00. Include 100g lean meat twice a week to maintain dietary balance.
Leisure and Community Activities:
- Engage in community service or pursue hobbies to enhance social interactions and personal satisfaction.
- Utilize relaxation techniques such as listening to music or playing with a pet as alternatives to medication for managing minor pain or stress.
- Continuous Activity: Consistently choose physically engaging options throughout the day.
- Organized and Engaged Mind: Keep a detailed planner for daily tasks and long-term projects
- Dr. Shigeki was a doctor, but he said never blindly listen to doctors, because many doctors may be not aware of the latest therapies
- Supplements: Hinohara's approach focused on natural, nutritious foods rather than relying heavily on supplements. In a video considered longevity supplements like NMN and resveratrol (prescription-only drug), based on research or medical advice
- Hydration: Maintain adequate hydration throughout the day to support overall health
- Continuous Activity: Consistently choose physically engaging options throughout the day.
- Organized and Engaged Mind: Keep a detailed planner for daily tasks and long-term projects.
- Health Conscious: Consider longevity supplements like NMN and resveratrol (prescription-only drug), based on research or medical advice.
- Hydration: Maintain adequate hydration throughout the day to support overall health
- Active Non-Retirement: Stay professionally active as long as health allows, rejecting full retirement
- Life Enjoyment: Dedicate time to activities that bring joy and fulfillment
- Proactive Stress Management: Address stress through active problem-solving and relaxation techniques
- Weekly Review: Reflect on the past week to identify successful practices and areas needing adjustment.
- Routine Modifications: Tailor activities and times based on personal health, comfort, and effectiveness.