Everyone wants to live a healthy life.
Many people have superficial reasons for this such as wanting to fit into their clothes better or wanting to finally walk around the beach shirtless with confidence, etc.
But these superficial reasons don’t accurately capture the foundational motivation for people wanting to enjoy more health and vitality.
The real reason people seek health is because they want to remain on this planet for as long as humanely possible.
No one wants to die, and health is synonymous with longevity in this context. Because of this, a lot of people do everything within their power to push that faithful day further and further into the future.
There are many ways to do this. People can take supplements, eat a vegan diet, or just eat more healthy food in general.
But all of these things represent a more random approach. Unfortunately, there is no scientific formula for longevity that everyone can follow.
Or is there?
For years people have following one health fad after another hoping to stumble upon something that will make them truly healthy.
What they failed to realize was right under their nose existed an organization that has spent a number of years trying to find out how and why some people live longer than others.
All of this research has been compiled and awaits users to find it.
The name of this organization is Blue Zone.
About Blue Zone
Blue Zone began as a National Geographic expedition that was to explore “Blue Zones”, which are areas on the planet that are home to groups of individuals that live up to 100 years old.
The people in these zones live up to age 100, 10 times more than those of us in America. Because of this amazing fact, Dan decided to take the National Geographic team to these Blue Zones to determine what influenced these greater lifespans.
The identified Blue Zones are:
- Ikaria, Greece
- Loma Linda, California
- Sardina, Italy
- Okinawa Japan
- Nicoya, Costa Rica
Even those these locations spread quite literally all over the planet, they are connected through a number of similar characteristics.
What emerged from this study was the concept of the Power 9, which are the shared characteristics all people in Blue Zones share.
The findings of these studies were compiled into two books called “Blue Zone Solution” and “Thrive”, as well as a number of public talks, including TED and others.
This work is truly revolutionary because never before have we actively categorized ways to extend life. This, in a way, is a step towards immortality.
Ok, that may be a bit extreme, but still, Dan has done something awe-inspiring here. Living to age 100 used to be a game of chance, some made it, some didn’t. There was never a scientific reason why.
What Dan has revealed to the world is that there’s a science to longevity. That there’s actual steps people can take to drastically extend their lifespan that is more detailed than the vague advice of eating healthy.
People that follow the advice present in his books, talks, and website will be on the path that leads to not only a healthier life, but a longer one.
Blue Zone Resources
People who are interested in learning more detailed information about Dan’s work have a number of different ways to go about doing it.
They can start by reading his two books, “Blue Zone Solution” and “Thrive”. People can also check out his TED talk, but the most complete compilation of his work is on his site.
Bluezones.com offers a membership section to visitors that allows them to check out the most recent science relating to Dan’s research.
One of the resources available to those who have purchased a membership is something called the Blue Zone Checklist.
This checklist is made up of different categories of checklist that will serve customers by way of changing certain aspects of their life in a way that is conducive to longevity. In short, it’s putting the concept of the Power 9 into practice.
The available checklists include:
- Home Checklist
- Kitchen Checklist
- Bedroom checklist
- Tribe Checklist
If users follow the instructions provided in these checklists, and take them seriously, it will greatly increase the likelihood of them having a lifestyle comparable to those in Blue Zones.
The Blue Zone Checklist isn’t the only educational resource offered by this website. Visitors can also check out the Blue Zone Recipes, the classroom, and the Blog, all of which serve to fully inform people on what they can do to optimize their life.
The rest of these resources are free, so it is encouraged that people start with those before they decide to purchase a full membership.
Blue Zone Review Summary
Dan and his team are changing the world with this Blue Zone information, there’s really no other way to say it.
In a way, this is some of the most important work of our time, and it’s really not garnishing the amount of attention it deserves.
Life is made of moments and rich experiences. With what we now know because of Blue Zones, we can collectively have more moments and experiences than ever before.
