The Pursuit of Longevity: Insights From Centenarians and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Many people aspire to stay healthy and enjoy a long life. Drawing from real-life examples of centenarians, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner integrates ancient wisdom with modern research to identify four essential factors—diet, exercise, sleep, and mentality—that contribute to longevity. This holistic approach reveals practical ways to promote a long and healthy life.

Diet: Natural Foods and Free Radical PreventionA striking example is 94-year-old Hide Sato from Japan, whose biological age is remarkably young—36 years by basal metabolic rate and 20 years by vascular age. When interviewed, she said she often eats fish and natto for breakfast, vegetables for lunch, and meat for dinner. She has the habit of drinking tea, wine, or enjoying desserts such as ice cream.



She avoids fried foods and overly salty soups while favoring home-cooked miso soup. Notably, she relies solely on diet without supplements for nutrition. .

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