Healthy and happy old age

                tags - old age, balanced food, exercise, positive  outlook:

Getting old is a natural phenomenon. We can’t stop aging; it is beyond our control. But by taking  certain positive steps we can slow down the process of aging and also various complications related  to old age such as memory loss, arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, cancer etc can be reduced to a certain  though not possible to eliminate completely.

How to slowdown the rate of aging?

It is being claimed that taking antioxidant supplements will sop up the radicals and slow down the process of aging. There are different tonics and food supplements available in the market for maintaining youth. But the efficacy  of such tonics are in doubt. The best way is to go in the natural way to remain fit in old age by leading a healthy and  tension free life. The two basic requirements in this regard are balanced food and proper exercise.

Steps

1. Positive outlook: Getting old age does not mean having to live with arthritis, loss of memory etc. Take life with a positive out look.

2. Stay curios: Lean to use modern tools and gadgets such as computer, mobile phone etc.

3. Balanced diet: Take high fiber, fat free, less carbohydrate foods. Have more fresh vegetables and fruits.

4. Exercise (Physical): Take regular moderate exercise. If required consult a doctor. Brisk walking is the best form of exercise in old age.

5. Exercise (Mental): Remain active mentally. Play chess, cards, cross word puzzle, sudoku etc to sharpen the mind.

6. Enough sleep and relaxation: Take time to relax in between hectic activity. Switch off worry and tension and have sound sleep.

7. Spend time with children: Spend  some time with children in the family and neighborhood.  Mingling with children has a positive effect on the old and aged.

Summary

·         Stop worrying about death. It happens to every one. Worry won't help you live         a  longer life.

·         Keep a balanced life between work and play

·         Make reading a regular habit.

·         Learn to lead a simple life.

·         Eat for health and for the enjoyment.

·         Think of  the  present moment.

·         Do not worry about   the future.

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Lead a happy and contented life

 

tags- happy, contented, money

All of us must try to lead a  happy and contented life. Happiness can't be purchased from market. It is rather your mental attitude - your thoughts. There is a wrong notion that  money is the main source of happiness. No doubt money has a very important role to play. For your day to day needs, for having a reasonable good accommodation, for hospital needs, for bringing up children etc etc  - for  all these requirements money is very essential. But remember - Money is not every thing. You can see many rich persons leading a very unhappy life but at the same time poor persons may be leading a contended life. Happiness automatically comes from contentment. Therefore one must try to lead a contented life. There is no limit for one's needs and aspirations. With the resources at your disposal after meeting your and your family' needs you must try to help others in whichever way it is possible. In connection with ones official or business work, one must be spending more time but must also find some time for social work.  Do not brood over the past and waste your time. Be creative and get engaged and involved in some work. It is perfectly apt to remember.

" Unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday

  Why fret ? if today be sweet! "

According to ancient  Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)

" Happiness depends upon ourselves"

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