In a time where diet hacks, superfood lists, and tough workout plans are everywhere, there is something new coming up from one of Europe’s most respected experts on how people live longer lives.
Dr. Simon Feldhaus leads the medical team at The Balance Rehab Clinic’s Swiss office. He has worked for more than 30 years in this field, and he has spent over 15 years thinking about how people can live more years. In a talk with CNBC Make It, he talked about an easy and human way to live more years and make those years better. He said this idea does not really have much to do with trendy diets or hard exercise plans.
His message?
Stop worrying about strict food rules. Start to think more about good food, joy, and real time with people.
Food Quality Matters More Than Food Rules
Dr. Feldhaus says the main thing people do wrong when they want to get healthy is making it too complex. Now, many diets have become labels, like keto, vegan, fasting, low-carb, or high-protein. People feel that they need to pick the best diet. But the doctor says there is not one diet that works perfectly for everyone.
He says we should use quality instead of setting limits as our main guide. He thinks food should care for the body and also help the mind feel good. He does not want strict plans, but wants people to focus on:
He thinks diet culture can make people feel bad about what they eat. This guilt can hurt more than the food does. He says being healthy should not feel like a punishment. It needs to be something you can keep doing. Health should feel happy and be just right for each person.
Protect Your Mitochondria: The Real Key to Longevity
Dr. Feldhaus focuses a lot on how the body can fix itself. He looks closely at the mitochondria, which are often called the tiny “powerhouses” in every cell. The mitochondria help control energy, aging, and how strong you feel each day. If they get weaker, the whole body gets weaker too.
To help them, he uses certain supplements and even special sugars like galactose. Galactose gives energy but does not cause big insulin spikes. This way helps the body’s processes stay steady, and it can make cell stress go down.
When it comes to exercise, he does not follow what many people think. Many believe you have to spend long hours in the gym for a long life. He does not. He works out with high-intensity interval training on a Power Plate machine only a few times each week. He says the goal is not to last longer. The goal is to get stronger muscles. Strong muscle can help keep your body healthy, support you as you get older, and can stop problems that come with age.
The takeaway?
Small but hard bursts of activity may work much better than long runs or tiring gym workouts.
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Brain Health: More Than Meditation
Brain health is another key part of the doctor’s plan for a long life. While many people talk about meditation today, Dr. Feldhaus says he does not meditate the way most people do. Instead, he uses short breathing times. These help the nerves relax, lower stress, and help with clear thinking.
For better thinking, he likes to eat foods that have a lot of Omega-3 and lecithin. These can be found in things like egg yolks. They help the memory and the brain work well.
He also makes time each day for joy. He likes to read, think, or just relax. He says mental peace is good for the brain, just like a supplement. He believes people should not wait for signs of problems in the brain to start. Taking care of your brain should start early.
Laughter, Relationships, and Social Fitness
One of the most surprising and also normal parts of Dr. Feldhaus’ advice for a long life is staying connected with others. He says that being alone can hurt health as much as smoking or being very overweight. Feeling cut off from others slowly harms people’s health.
His recommendation is simple:
- Spend 15 to 20 minutes each day spending real time with people.
- Real conversations.
- Shared laughter.
- Moments of compassion and presence.
- He also avoids too much negative news. He thinks that bad feelings can hurt his body and mind.
- His favorite words to live by come from a Tibetan saying:
- Eat half, walk two times more, laugh three times more, and love as much as you can.
- These are, in his view, the real things you need for a long and healthy life.
Why He Rejects Strict Diet Culture
Dr. Feldhaus says he does not like diets. He thinks strict plans usually do not help people. These plans take away the feeling and culture from eating. So, he prefers to:
He even thinks that the energy and mood of the cook can change the way people feel about the food. When you cook with stress, you might get meals that feel stressful. When you cook with love, you make food that gives good feeling and care.
He sees modern wellness in a new way. For him, true health is about how you live each day. It is not just about following a lot of rules.
A Simpler, More Human Approach to Living Long
Dr. Feldhaus shows the truth behind many health trends today. He tells us that a long and healthy life is not about strict rules or being hard on yourself. You don’t need to force yourself into every new diet. Instead, a good life comes from:
If you feel lost with all the wellness advice out there, his way seems honest and easy to follow.
Live in a simple way. Eat good food. Move your body in a smart way. Love with all your heart. And keep your happiness safe.
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