Be Young in old Age

Young in old age!  Quite  interesting to hear. But is it possible to remain young in old age?  Difficult to believe.

Hours roll into months, days into months and months to years. The old saying ‘Time and tide wait for no man’ is perfectly apt.

We can’t stop time ticking off. As days pass on, we get older. Our thinking changes, our attitude changes and our physical body changes.

Ageing is a natural process. We can’t completely change the effects of old age; but we can, of course retard the deterioration of the body to a certain extent by leading a healthy and positive life style.

Effects of Ageing

As we get older, changes take place both in the physical and mental levels. Increased blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, diabetes, cholesterol, cancer …. are some of the

major common problems of old age.

The body cells start deteriorating and function less effectively; the skin loses elasticity, tissues break down, muscles weaken, eye sight reduces, hearing becomes weak, decayed teeth, increase in degenerative disease- all manifestations of old age.

The absence of care, love and affection from children and other close relatives and friends further add chances for depression and increased mental tension.

Causes of Ageing

As discussed earlier, aging is a natural process and we can’t completely reverse the process of aging. The main causes of aging are:

Faulty Life style:

Improper food, lack of physical exercise, increased mental tension- these all come under the category of faulty life style.

Heredity

The genes inherited from parents have got an important effect on aging. However one can’t do anything to influence the genes.

Free Radicals

Free radicals are highly corrosive oxidizing molecules. It is considered that free radicals are the main cause of aging and to a certain extent to cancer. The causes of these free radicals are – poor nutrition, cigarette smoking, strong sun light and air pollution.

Reversing the Process of Aging

The aging process can be reversed to a certain extent by taking the following steps.

-          Have balanced ,nutritious food

-          Take anti oxidants : Vitamins A, C & E and the mineral selenium

-          Proper physical exercise

-          Sufficient rest and sleep

-          Avoid mental tension and worry

-          Engage in some sort of mental activity

-          Have a positive attitude

-          Involve in  creative social activity

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Healthy Life Style “Time and tide wait for no man” thus goes the old adage. Days roll into months and months to years. We can’t stop the clock ticking. Human body becomes weak in old age, black hair turns to white, joints become stiff, memory weakens … like that so many problems of old age. Death is inevitable; that is a fact of life. However, we can delay the process of ageing and the problems associated with old age can be mitigated to a certain extent. We will be able to lead a healthy, happy and energetic life even after crossing the barrier at 60. But how? That is a big question. Let us try to get an answer to that. Physical Fitness: Aging is a natural process. It is a gradual degenerating phenomenon. However, the speed with which the human body degenerates is a variable factor. In addition to the heredity, geographical, climatic and racial factors, it depends on the lifestyle of the individual concerned. A faulty life style means lack of physical exercise, improper food, smoking, use of intoxicating drugs etc. The busy modern life inflicts too much mental tension. The combined effect of all these is the deterioration of health which in turn accelerates the aging process. Mental Attitude: Not only maintaining physical fitness, it is very essential to develop a positive attitude in life. Thought moulds and shapes a man. Try to keep the heart young. Never think – “I have become old “; “At 61, think I am 16. “ The old saying is perfectly apt- “As a man thinketh, so he becometh”. Your present is the result of your past thoughts, and the future is the result of present thoughts. Persons having confidence , hope and cheerfulness spread similar feelings on others. They bring happiness to others. On the other hand people with negative temperaments such as anger, envy, hatred and ill feelings infect others and do harm. Mind Body Relationship: In common parlance we consider health as physical fitness. But mental health is more important than physical health. The proverb “A sound mind in a sound body” is perfectly right. Each and every thought produces a strong vibration in every cells of our body. It is said that one can change his destiny by his own thoughts. Such is the strength of thoughts. A tension free mind and relaxed body enables us to remain young and healthy. Relaxed muscles generate less lactic acid which in excess causes premature ageing. In our day today life, tension to a certain extent is unavoidable; but excessive stress can cause nervous break down, increased blood pressure, diabetes etc. In a nut shell, to reverse the process of ageing, one has to lead a positive life .For this one has to have balanced and nutritious food, physical exercise and a calm and peaceful mind. ****************** .

Learn About Antioxidants and How They Can Improve Your Skin

Free radicals are major cause of ageing. They can be neutralized by taking antioxidants which breakdown free radicals. The most effective antioxidants are vitamins A, C, E and the mineral selenium. The diet should be supplemented with antioxidants. They protect the skin from damage by keeping away oxygen molecules from eating collagen and elastin of the skin’s tissues. The main precipitating causes of   free radicals are sunlight, smoke, air pollution and mental stress. When free radicals damage skin cells, collagen breaks down and wrinkles formed.

The main antioxidants used in the skin care products are discussed herein.

Alpha Lipic Acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant. It is 400 times more powerful than vitamin C and E. When taken internally it helps in the production of cells and keeps  them to function more efficiently.

CoQ10 produces energy from glucose in our body cells. It is used in every cell of our  body. It serves as an electron transporter for mitochondria. It is important for health and survival.  A stressful life can reduce CoQ10.

Copper peptides activate collagen and elastin. It gives skin strength and flexibility.

Vitamin C is another antioxidant. It builds up collagen and elastin. Vitamin C is unstable. Vitamin C-Ester is more stable but has to undergo changes so as to benefit the skin. L-ascorbic is a particular form of vitamin C and is more useful. It should be used at 2% strength.

Vitamin E is also another skin antioxidant. It is effective in the oil part of cell. It protects against damage from ultra violet rays.

Kinetin delays the destruction of skin fibroblasts. It is taken from plant extract.

Nayad is a patented ingredient from the cellular wall of baker’s yeast. It improves the moisture in the skin by 27%, appearance of wrinkles by 56% and elasticity by 74%.The skin will look young with the daily use of this.

Pycnogenol is another antioxidant. It is twenty times more powerful than vitamin C and fifty times more powerful than vitamin E. It works against free radicals in the water and oil phase of cells. It helps in creating a more youthful skin. Pycnogenol is called “ the magic bullet of free radicals.” It is top of all antioxidants that are currently in the market.

It is   necessary to know the ingredients of the skin care products of daily use.

                        

Old Age and Healthy Living

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 Healthy Life Style

“God, grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
the courage to change the things I can,
and the wisdom to know the difference.”

~ Reinhold Niebuhr
WE can't change every thing in our life,our surroundings.

It is beyond our control.

Then what to do?

Accept things as it is without murmuring.

We do not come into the world according to our wish.

We do not select our parents; we do not decide the date of birth,

country of our birth.

But certain things we can change.

We can change our life style, we can change our thoughts.

We change our residence, country of residence, we can change

our profession.

WE should follow a healthy life style so that we can lead

a comfortable life,having a nice,happy environment.

Our thoughts are very important. Do not ponder over the

past deeds, try to live every moment with full of energy

and vigor.

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