Healthy Living
It's More then What You Eat
Healthy living is more then trying to eat right and getting some excercise. Healthy living is also emotional and even spiritual. Our mental state directly affects our physical health. Living full loving, emotionally and spiritually satisfying lives is good for our overall health.
Here we will discuss many things including nutrition, different ideas for weightloss and even the the value of an active social life on your health. We won't push any specific diet plan or excercise program as THE only plan for success. We are all different and may have diffrent needs nutritionally. What is the right path for you is for you and your medical advisors to decide. Any change of diet and excercise should only go into effect after you consult with your doctor.
Don't Be Superwoman
You don't have to say "Yes" to every request made of you. Really it is okay to say "I am sorry, I really can't" You don't have to tell them why you can't fulfill their request. If you give them a reason they will try to find a solution to your reason, so you can do what they want.
Don't spend time on things that aren't important to you. Save your time for your passions, and for those you love. If you say yes, don't resent the time and effort spent. Instead find the value in it and feel good about the deed.
You Are Never to Old to Start
No matter what your age or fitness level there will be things you can do to improve your health. With medical supervision and approval you can start exercising. Some Medicare programs even offer excercise programs as part of their coverage.
Weight lifting can build bone density and improve balance. Studies show that seniors who participated in a 12 week program were able to walk up to 40% further. They were also less likely to fall and break bones. Even in their 90's they were feeling so much better they continued their excercises 3x's a week even after the study ended.
Pets and Our Health
Studies suggest that having pets in the home growing up can actually help prevent allergies and strengthen the immune system. Pet ownership has also been found to lower blood pressure, triglycerides and even cholesterol. These benefits all ultimately can lower our risk of heart attack and stroke.
The companionship of a pet increases our activity level and adds a loving presence in our homes if we live alone. Even if you don't live alone the calming effect of a pet is very beneficial, offering emotional support and stress reduction.