Most people unconsciously hold themselves upright in one way or another. Perhaps they began imitating their parents at an early age. The son shuffles like his father; the daughter adopts her mother’s posture.

It works fine for a while. Eventually, the problems set in. That’s just the way it is; there’s nothing you can do about it. Gravity is to blame. There are artificial joints, after all. And later, walking aids… The way things are going, the boomer generation is headed for disaster.

People who are active, dancers, and athletes have a better relationship with their bodies—as long as their bodies are functioning properly.

Posture can be trained—at any age. Our bones remain malleable as long as we live. That is the promise behind CANTIENICA® Body in Evolution: You can decide how you want to live to be 100 years old. Upright in body and mind, with healthy bones and joints, supported by active ligaments, fascia, tendons, and muscles. In an upright body with good posture, the organs are also in their proper places; they do not become fatty. Much less tumor tissue develops than in a flaccid, crumpled body. The tubular systems remain healthy, particularly the esophagus, trachea, and rectum. In a compressed posture, these tubes also become compressed and cause discomfort—difficulty swallowing, reflux, acid reflux, and side stitches are all caused by poor posture. Breathing difficulties and asthma are related to posture. Digestive problems are as well. Conversely, good posture can positively influence all of these issues and even eliminate many of them entirely.

“It’s a tragedy how little preventive medicine addresses posture and its effects,” says Benita Cantieni. “Maybe this promise will come true: Good posture promotes health—and it makes you beautiful.”