Since ancient times, humans have dreamed of the elixir of life, a magical potion that grants immortality and turns ordinary metals into gold. This dream, which began as a legend, has now become a subject of scientific research.
The elixir, as it is known, is not just an herbal extract but a chemical concoction believed to bestow healing and eternal youth. In the Middle Ages, the search for the elixir was the primary goal of alchemy in the East, with the aim of finding a means to prolong life.
In China, researchers conducted experiments on the elixir by mixing a variety of minerals and substances, including lead, gold, and mercury, believing that consuming precious minerals could extend life. However, in modern times, we now know that mercury, for example, can be deadly and destructive to the human body.
In modern times, pharmacy has shifted its focus to producing drugs and combating diseases, including in diverse fields such as genetics. Vladimir Skulachev, a Soviet and Russian biochemist, says, "Death is inevitable, but aging is no longer necessary."
He further states, "We will live for longer periods, and we will look younger if we stop the aging program at the right time. Today, people die before the age of 60 due to causes unrelated to age."
The mission of pharmaceutical preparations is to find a substance that can halt aging. Scientists have managed to assemble such a substance in 2005, starting with experiments on mice, then on fruit flies, crustaceans, fungi, and plants. In all cases, scientists observed a significant increase in lifespan, starting from an early age. It is worth noting that such a drug is still undergoing clinical trials.
On the other hand, American thinker Orison Marden was interested in another aspect of this issue. He believed that humans shorten their own lives by constantly dwelling on ingrained ideas about death and the end, convincing themselves that they have grown old and death is approaching. This actually happens, as wrinkles appear on their faces and their bodies deteriorate due to premature aging.
Marden advises against searching for signs of aging in the mirror and instead suggests focusing on signs of youth and positive aspects. He points out that destructive thoughts can negatively impact cells and slow down the healing process. Moreover, thoughts of aging transfer to cells, including new cells, causing them to change and appear older than their actual age.
Since ancient times, humans have dreamed of the elixir of life, a magical potion that grants immortality and turns ordinary metals into gold. This dream, which began as a legend, has now become a subject of scientific research.
The elixir, as it is known, is not just an herbal extract but a chemical concoction believed to bestow healing and eternal youth. In the Middle Ages, the search for the elixir was the primary goal of alchemy in the East, with the aim of finding a means to prolong life.
In China, researchers conducted experiments on the elixir by mixing a variety of minerals and substances, including lead, gold, and mercury, believing that consuming precious minerals could extend life. However, in modern times, we now know that mercury, for example, can be deadly and destructive to the human body.
In modern times, pharmacy has shifted its focus to producing drugs and combating diseases, including in diverse fields such as genetics. Vladimir Skulachev, a Soviet and Russian biochemist, says, "Death is inevitable, but aging is no longer necessary."
He further states, "We will live for longer periods, and we will look younger if we stop the aging program at the right time. Today, people die before the age of 60 due to causes unrelated to age."
The mission of pharmaceutical preparations is to find a substance that can halt aging. Scientists have managed to assemble such a substance in 2005, starting with experiments on mice, then on fruit flies, crustaceans, fungi, and plants. In all cases, scientists observed a significant increase in lifespan,
