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Welcome to the Health Stop - Your first stop for HealthIt is generally agreed that there are certain basic things we can do to stay healthier as we age.Hydration
Firstly, proper hydration is essential. Our bodies are 90% water. 8-10 glasses are needed every day just to maintain the proper fluid balance in the body for cell function.Exercise
Regular exercise is another vital part of healthy aging. 20 minutes of aerobic exercise three days a week alternating with moderate weight lifting is a good routine nearly everyone can follow. Research shows that following a weight lifting program can improve both strength and agility, no matter what your age. Of course, check with your doctor first before starting any new exercise program and take the time to learn proper technique for both safety's sake and the maximum benefit from your efforts. Be sure to take one day off each week to allow your body time to rest and recuperate.Sleep
Get sufficient sleep. Time spent asleep is grossly undervalued. It is during the sleep cycle that the body repairs and rejuvenates itself.
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A proper diet of balanced protein and complex carbohydrates with small amounts of essential fats promotes both physical health and mental alertness. The fuel you feed your body with directly impacts your performance level in a big way. Avoid processed foods, artificial colours, flavourings, sweeteners and preservatives. Eat foods as close to their natural state as possible.Nutrition
It is nearly impossible to adequately meet your nutritional needs with our modern diet alone. Our soils have been depleted of most essential nutrients. Farmers regularly replace nutrients required for plant growth, but it is up to us to replace the minerals and other nutrients missing from our diets. |
Modern food processing techniques also contribute to our lack of adequate nutrition. Produce picked in its green state, then allowed to 'ripen' in transit to market often lacks the nutritional quality of their field-ripened cousins.Poor nutrition combined with the stress of our modern lifestyle and constant exposure to environmental toxins means it is unreasonable to expect good health in our mature years without adequate supplementation.
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Relax
Take time to laugh everyday. Laughter stimulates the immune system and makes living more fun. Do the things in life that give you pleasure. After all, there is more to life than work and worry. You deserve to be happy, but it is up to you to BE happy. When it comes down to it, you are all you've got. Be someone whose company you enjoy.In Summary
Doing all these things won't guarantee you a long, healthy life but they may help the time you do have on this planet be enjoyable for you and those whose lives you impact. |
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