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Aging doesn’t happen in a straight line. One moment, you feel strong and energetic; the next, fatigue, stress, or hormonal shifts seem to age you overnight. But what if aging follows predictable milestones—and you could adjust your habits at each stage to stay younger, sharper, and more resilient?
Dr. Tsung-Han Chou, an attending physician at Taiwan’s Mingtang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, says that wellness is never a one-size-fits-all solution. In an episode of “Health 1+1” on NTD, a sister outlet of The Epoch Times, he explains that each decade of life brings unique biological and emotional challenges—and requires its own strategy for preserving vitality.
Chou identifies two major turning points in the aging process: “The first comes after having children, and the second is menopause.”
For both men and women, the years following parenthood demand extra support to maintain energy and hormonal balance. Later, menopause—driven by dramatic hormonal shifts—ushers in the next major stage of aging.
Anti-Aging Secrets for Every Stage of Life
Beginning around age 30, your body’s needs change in distinct ways. Chou outlines what to focus on at every major milestone.
Age 30: The Time to Strive
Wellness Focus: Strengthen the spleen and stomach
In traditional Chinese medicine, the spleen and stomach represent the body’s digestive and metabolic strength—the ability to convert food into energy. A strong digestive system buffers against stress, supports immunity, and helps maintain stable energy throughout demanding work years.
Practical steps:
