Many people write to me with questions about aging. Although I am certainly not a geriatric specialist, I do have some personal thoughts on how we might reduce the effects of aging. I do NOT believe that as we age, we automatically acquire age-related conditions. I believe that we induce them by not caring for ourselves as we should. Sure, some of our physical experiences are inherited, yet there is so much we can do to slow things down.
Number one in my book is: TO STAY LIMBER! First, keep your mind limber and THINK YOUNG! Always read, read, and read. Read materials that stretch your mind in ways that are unusual. If you always read novels of a certain kind, change things; read a scientific book, a book about cooking, chemistry, world history or archeology. challenge both hemispheres of your brain; logical as well as the creative mind. Do crossword puzzles and math games. Balance your own checkbook. Memorize a poem, a grocery list, and move backward through your day to see if you can remember everything that you did. Dont take a calculator out every time you need to add a column of numbers, and learn more about computers. It is also extremely important for people to continue to write, not just type; I mean a hand-written note. Handwriting creates a different mental response. Handwritten letters and thank you notes are all ways much appreciated by the recipient.
Be certain of course, that your body stays limber too. Most of you work out and some of you still play sports. Great! Do that, and also take up a new activity. When you experience anything new, the mind must also participate. Learn to dance, play golf, cross country ski, practice yoga or swimwhatever you choose, change your activities so that you have a wonderful mix of stretching, muscle strengthening, and aerobic exercise. It is really important to have fun! For those of you who are generations behind the Boomers, take these suggestions and use them early in life and you should be far ahead of us when you reach 50.
Eat a wide variety of foods. When you feel you have been eating too much junk food, dont beat yourself up, just forgive yourself and start eating more live foods again, such as vegetables and fruits, raw seeds and nuts. You dont have to do everything right all of the time. The body needs to learn as well. If you only ate perfect foods all of the time, the bodys signals would get sluggish. Once in a while our immune systems need to be stimulated. In a way, it is like the Tuesday morning Emergency Alert Systems that need to be tested just to be sure they work. So, let go of the guilt about having an ice cream cone, or a piece of cake. You must realize by now that moderation is the key to a wonderful life.
Choose the best foods available, be with people you enjoy as often as possible, play together, work hard enough to challenge your mindand enjoy each day! Certainly take a good multi-vitamin/mineral supplement and other support elements such as antioxidants and compressed greens like Spirulina often. For those with digestive upsets include enzymes and definitely pro-biotics to keep the gut healthy. Add a little Omega rich foods like Flax Oil and Salmon and your joints will be happier. Keep a supply of purified water with you and stay hydrated.
If you are a Baby Boomer and wondering how long you have to live, click on the link below to calculate your estimated longevity. The great news is, if you have reached 50 years all ready, chances are you will be here to bounce great-grandchildren on your knee!
now, if you really want to live a longer time, research shows that Hawaii is the place where people are outliving the rest of us in this country. New Mexico and Colorado residents are not far behind one of my favorite places in the world (Hawaii), but dont move to West Virginia; for some reason they arent high on the list of people living upwards of 100. My guess is that the more beautiful your environment, he more trees, flowers, and water perhaps, the greater amounts of negative ions and oxygen in the air. My thought is this: If you cant move for one reason or another, at least try to take vacations and visit the most beautiful places in the USA. How many of you have seen Yellowstone? The Grand Canyon? Hawaii? Colorado? Montana? California? Maine? Alaska? Oregon? You owe it to yourselves to check out the more simple and serene places right here in America.
For those of you that MUST know your potential lifespan, go to your favorite search engine and just type in longevity calculator. You will see several sites that have questionnaires that will help determine your longevity.
Wishing you many healthy and fun-filled years!
Janet Angel, PhD
Janet Angel is a sought-after wellness expert with advanced degrees in nutritional biochemistry and psychology. She believes that everyone needs to educate themselves on the wellness opportunities available around the world. Dr. Angel has counseled many prominent citizens across the United States and has participated in several international research programs surrounding health. She has been a guest on many radio programs, is a public speaker, author and seminar leader. Dr. Angel believes that the body has the innate ability to heal itself in most circumstances, given the right environment, the right elements and the opportunity. For further information on her drive to help others reach their fullest potential, please go to http://www.Totallywell.com For financial wellness ideas go to http://www.LinkToCashNow.com
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