Habits for Longevity

Longevity—the pursuit of a longer, healthier life—has become something of a global obsession. Dr. Peter Attia, a renowned expert in the field, emphasises the importance of extending not just your lifespan, but your healthspan—the period of life you spend in good health. He advocates for proactive health management and personalised care to prevent chronic ailments like cardiovascular disease, cancer, and metabolic disorders.

The cornerstone of your longevity strategy shouldn't be much of a surprise: focus on nutrition, exercise, sleep, cognitive health, and emotional well-being. COMO Shambhala, along with our partners DA Orchard Medsuites in Singapore and Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie in Thailand, offer a number of services to support Comoclubbers as you embark on your longevity journey.

Get your diagnostics sorted. Executive health screenings are an essential investment, enabling early detection and prevention of potential health issues. DA Orchard Medsuites offer a variety of packages and wellness initiatives at their medical centre at COMO Orchard in Singapore. These screenings go beyond the basics, offering a depth of analysis tailored to the individual’s unique health profile and lifestyle needs.

Shift to a diet rich in whole, nutrient-dense foods. Fill your plate with colourful produce, lean proteins, and healthy fats from sources like nuts, seeds, and fish. Limit processed foods, refined sugars, and excess salt. Don't forget to include fermented foods to support your gut health, which is crucial for overall well-being. SuperNature in Singapore offers a wide range of organic and sustainably sourced products, while Culina Market in Singapore—and soon in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—offers an array of fresh, high-quality ingredients, including locally-sourced produce and specialty items for preparing nutritious meals at home. For recipe inspiration, pick up a copy of COMO Shambhala’s The Pleasures of Eating Well, which is filled with healthy options for home cooks.

Embrace a well-rounded exercise regimen. Enhance your physical resilience by creating a mix of cardio, strength training, and mobility workouts. Choose low-impact options like swimming or cycling if you need to be gentle on your joints. Try tai chi or yoga to improve your balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls as you age. Incorporate resistance training to maintain muscle mass and bone density, but remember to modify exercises to suit your individual capabilities. The key is to be consistent and progress gradually, allowing your body to adapt and strengthen over time.

COMO Shambhala offers a variety of yoga classes suitable for all levels, from gentle Hatha to more dynamic Vinyasa flows, helping you improve mobility, strength, and mental clarity. Annual fitness centre memberships at COMO Shambhala Singapore include access to expert personal trainers who can design tailored exercise programs to meet your specific health and longevity goals.

Add regular massages to your regimen to help your body recover and promote self-healing. Deep tissue massages increase blood flow, allowing your muscles to operate at full capacity. Lymphatic drainage massages cleanses the body of unwanted toxins to give your body a reboot.

Prioritise quality sleep. During sleep, your body repairs tissues, consolidates memories, and regulates hormones crucial for metabolism and stress management. Practise good sleep hygiene: maintain a consistent sleep schedule, create a dark and cool sleeping environment, and limit screen time before bed. Enhance your sleep quality through calming bedtime rituals or gentle yoga to prepare your body for rest.

When in Singapore, book COMO Metropolitan Singapore's Sleep Dreams package, a three night stay with an in-room Sleep Hub, a device that has been proven to guide you into quality sleep. You can also try COMO Shambhala Singapore's contrast therapy or hyperbaric oxygen therapy which enhances the body's natural healing processes.

If you're in Thailand, Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie offers longevity assessments, along with cryotherapy and massage packages where Comoclubbers can avail of preferential rates.

Keep your mind sharp. Challenge your brain by engaging in continuous learning, social activities, and brain-stimulating pursuits. COMO Hotels and Resorts offer a variety of COMO journeys that are designed to inspire: engage the senses at a chocolate tasting at COMO Metropolitan London, embark on a cycling and zip line adventure with COMO Alpina Dolomites, or sharpen your eye for photography with renowned photographer Michael Turek at COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha in Bhutan. These efforts promote neuroplasticity and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline as you age.

Guard your emotional well-being. Manage your stress to improve your overall quality of life. Chronic stress can accelerate cellular ageing, weaken your immune system, and increase the risk of age-related diseases. Regularly engage in activities that bring you joy, foster strong social connections, and implement stress-reduction techniques like meditation or deep breathing exercises. COMO Shambhala offers mindfulness meditation classes and sound healing workshops that introduce techniques for stress reduction and promote integral healing for physical, mental, and emotional calmness.

Embark on one of five Wellness Paths at COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud, Bali. Each path is designed to cater to individual needs, to kickstart your path to holistic wellness.

  From personalised wellness programmes to nutritious eating, Comoclubbers have access to the tools and expertise they need to take a proactive approach to longevity—for a long and fulfilling life at any age.

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