Physician Sir James Sawyer created a list in 1897 of the rules of long lifeand he was convinced that his recipe had brought him to the age of 103 at a time when life expectancy was incredibly low by today’s standards.
According to research, it may be possible to reach 120, but this list was created in 1897. Even then, tales of exceptional old age were common according to the Irish Times, such as in 1860 with the new of the funeral of 103-year-old John May. In 1864, centenarian Patrick Maunsell died at the age of 107. In 1866, a woman named Roche died at the age of 110 “in perfect possession of her mental faculties”. Another 110-year-old longevity warrior named Margaret Holohan is said to have died in 1896 and was never ill. In the same year, John Hennue is said to have died at the age of 107. He was also never sick a single day in his long life until the day he had his first headache and passed away.
The quest for anti-aging and longevity approaches was even there at the time, and it sparked some radical research. In Paris in 1889, the eminent scientist Dr. Brown Sequard claimed to have extended lifespan by “inoculating old and weakened people with the nerves of young and vigorous animals”. to observe oneself at home with mixed feelings of curiosity, amusement and skepticism”.
In 1897, another article was published in IT which was more akin to long life recipes inspired by the warriors of longevity of the time such as: “One antique old soul, whose birth took place before Waterloo, sucks on a lemon morning and night. Another gentleman, almost as old, takes a glass of salt water as he gets up. The article also describes the “very strange” habit of a “vivacious and generous” octogenarian: “Every morning for breakfast she has a raw turnip cut into thin slices and placed between bread and butter. By promoting the longevity, she thinks turnip juice is second to none.”
The census in Ireland in 1881 may have provided clues to one of the contributors to long-term reading: “it is in the mountainous regions, near the Atlantic coasts, that centenarians abound most” . This census showed 690 centenarians, Munster had the highest number of 85 men and 205 women residing in the land mentioned.
This brings us to the famous physician Sir James Sawyer who in 1897 confided his recipe for reaching 100 to an audience in Birmingham, and it really isn’t all that different from what is being presented by A4M physicians today. inspired by their founders, Dr. Ron Klatz and Dr. Bob Goldman who also endured many years of skepticism and harsh words for their efforts, which are now widely accepted.
Sawyer’s 19 rules for longevity:
- Eight hours of sleep
- Sleep on the right side
- Keep your bedroom window open all night
- Install a rug on your bedroom door
- Don’t have your bed against the wall
- No cold bath in the morning, but a bath at body temperature
- Exercising before breakfast
- Eat little meat, and make sure it is well cooked
- (For adults) Do not drink milk
- Eat plenty of fat to feed cells that destroy disease germs
- Avoid intoxicants, which destroy these cells
- Daily outdoor exercise
- Do not allow any pets in your living rooms; they are likely to carry disease germs
- Live in the countryside if you can
- Observe the three Ds: drinking water, humidity, pipes
- Have a job change
- Take frequent, short vacations
- Limit your ambition
- keep your cool
As with anything you read on the internet, this article should not be construed as medical advice. please talk to your doctor or primary care provider before changing your wellness routine. This article is not intended to provide medical diagnosis, advice, treatment, or endorsement.
