Taiwan: Anti-Aging Lessons to Apply - 013
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In episode 13 of the Anti-Aging Podcast I summarize the anti-aging lessons and thoughts that I had during my recent trip back home to Taiwan.

My mother is Taiwanese, and I have grown up visiting Taiwan all my life. This was my second visit to Taiwan this year alone. That being said, this was my first visit to Taiwan since starting my podcast, and I found myself paying close attention to the cultures and customs as they related to anti-aging and health. Enjoy!

Some highlights from the episode:

Are Taiwanese Healthier: A look into the obesity rates of the Taiwanese population vs Americans.

The GOOD:

Moving More: How the Taiwanese culture promotes staying active, outside and in the parks.

Gym Trends: The explosion of gyms opening in Taiwan and what it means for the population.

Fresh Everything: There are a ton of fresh fruits, greens, and meats available on the island that lead to healthier food consumption, to an extent.

Natural Remedies: Eastern medicine at it’s finest with the prevalence of pressure point therapies, natural food as medicine and the use of herbs and spices to heal the body.

Skin Care: Overall white, pure, skin is valued. That means less sun exposure and high usage of skin care products in Taiwan, at least in the main cities.

Family Oriented: Heavy emphasis on spending time with friends and family. Lots of eating out, getting tea, singing KTV, etc.

Firm Beds: Firmer beds in general are more supportive and lead to sleeping on your back, which is the optimal position for health and youth.

The BAD:

Pastries Galore: Lots of delicious pastries, breads and wheat products. Although admittedly, not much different than most places in the world.

Convenience Stores: 7-11’s, Family Marts, and OKs are everywhere. Literally everywhere. What does that mean for healthy eating?

Dishonest Beverage Claims: Turns out there’s a regulatory loophole that means you can’t always trust the nutrition labels in Taiwan, particularly when it comes to beverages.

Pollution Concerns: Like any large city with high population and motor scooter density, you will have more pollution.

Smoking Still: Higher percentage of the population still smokes, similar to European countries.

Medical Overdose: Many doctors are prescribing too many prescription drugs, leading to new health problems. Similar to the States, where we have become brainwashed into thinking there’s actually a safe pill to cure any ailment.

Westernization: How the Western culture coming to Taiwan, along with technology, is driving the explosion of obesity and health concerns in Taiwan today.

I finish the episode with Tomko Tip #13 where I talk about the power and freedom of living a more minimalist lifestyle.For a peak into my own anti-aging lifestyle you can always find me on IG as “paul_tomko”