Vilcabamba phenomenon: where is the valley of eternal youth

When in the 50s of the last century, doctors first appeared in the town of Vilcabamba, which is located in Ecuador, their amazement knew no bounds. It turned out that among just over 600 inhabitants there are practically no people with serious chronic diseases, but there are a significant number of residents who have already celebrated their centenary. The elderly here are cheerful and active, and old age does not scare anyone. Women of this town can give birth to a child up to 60-70 years old, and men become fathers even when they are a little over 100. Since the discovery of these interesting facts, researchers from all over the world regularly come to the town of Vilcabamba, whose name is translated from the language of the Indians as “Valley of Miracles” "to try to find out the cause of this phenomenon.

Numerous studies conducted in this area allow us to conclude that the inhabitants of Vilcabamba have remained young for so long because of their lifestyle. Inhabitants of the Valley of Wonders do not eat at all like you and I do. They do not eat canned foods that are processed and stored for a long time. The long-livers of Vilcabamba mainly eat fresh fruits and vegetables that they have grown themselves, or the seeds and nuts they have gathered in the county. The basis of their diet is plant food, there is a certain amount of dairy products, while they practically do not eat meat. Thanks to this, according to scientists, residents of Vilcabamba have no problems with cholesterol, overweight and the work of the cardiovascular system.

Another important component of the life of the inhabitants of the Valley of Miracles is constant physical activity. If for an urban person physical activity is associated with a visit to the pool or fitness center on weekends, then Ecuadorian centenarians are constantly on the move. They work in the garden and on vegetable beds, make daily ascents to the mountains to search for fresh berries and nuts. And they do all this from childhood to old age, their whole life is a constant movement. Therefore, it is such an easy and at the same time honorable attitude to old age. Elderly people are not afraid to grow old; they are cheerful and cheerful.

Another feature that affects the longevity of residents of Vilcabamba, researchers consider their homes. They are mainly built of wood and clay, which, according to experts, are the most suitable materials for building a home.

These wonderful places are on our planet. In recent years, not only scientists, but also crowds of tourists began to visit Vilcabamba in order to breathe in the wonderful “rejuvenating” air of this valley. It got to the point that older people from around the world began to come here. They buy housing here and move to these amazing places in the hope of regaining their youth.