Forget The Fountain of Youth
People have been in search for the Fountain of Youth throughout the ages. This is something like searching for the way to stay young and many people do everything they can to stay as youthful as possible. To find the real way to do this will go on forever. Doctors perform surgery doing face lifts that take years of age off a person's face and tucks on other parts of the body to tighten up the sagging skin. The look of youth will always be something to strive for, and many become rich helping people to look younger of more youthful. Many procedures are taken to preserve and enhance youth. Clothing Designers are always seeking ways of designing clothes to make us look as youthful as possible.
The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring of water that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. Florida is often said to be its location, and stories of the fountain are some of the most persistent associated with the state.
Perhaps the secret to The Fountain of Youth really is finding the right water to drink or bathe in and that will be the very thing that will work for us to stay young. However, until we do find that magical water, it should behoove us to take head to the following.
I believe there is a better way and that is through healthy aging. The center for Disease Control and Prevention report 80% of older adults have at least one chronic condition and 50% have at least two. So healthy aging is the real secret to find because healthy aging is really living with vitality instead of disability. If we have the strength and vigor to be able to do normal functions of life including love, play, work and worship we will obtain the most important things and we will be smiling and laughing while enjoying life fully.
Nutrition
To really be on the road to healthy living we need to actively participate in four things regularly.
1. Eat at least five serving of fruits and vegetables per day.
2. Supplement your diet with important nutrients such a a multiple vitamin, vitamin C and B vitamins and Omega-3. Stay away from trans fats or other fats that are unhealthy.
3. Exercise at least three times per week and five is better.
4. Get seven to eight hours sleep every night.
Nutrients are essential to healthy living. Healthy living makes healthy aging.
The vitamins and minerals are lacking in our food. Without antioxidants we would have free radicals which would cause premature aging. Vitamin C, B Vitamins and Omega-3 are necessary to add to your diet to nourish the body's system.
Exercise is vital for our health as we age. Those who exercise regularly benefit by having better balance, better weight control and most of all better vitality. The four kinds of exercise that will help our health and make us look more youthful is:
1. Endurance - This would be aerobic exercise to keep our heart and lungs strong and help our circulation.
2. Strength - This is exercise to keep our muscles strong and can be helped by lifting weights and walking.
3. Balance exercises - Stretch exercises help with balance, lengthening muscles and strength.
4. Flexibility - Bending and fitness exercises keeps the body young and vital for keeping active.
Sleep- Sleeping aides
1. Keep the room you sleep in cool and dark.
2. Find something mellow to do before retiring. Some people find reading or listening to music helpful.
3. Don't read in bed or watch TV in bed. The sleeping room needs to be where you go to sleep and your body will adapt to this more easily.
Sleep is vital to our health as it rejuvenates and repairs the body. 71/2 to 9 hours of sleep every night is recommended.
Social Involvement- Harvard School of Public Health conducted a study which showed that people that get involved and made social connections had a slower rate of memory decline than those who had fewer. So getting involved with your church and their social groups is a great way to start. People who volunteer and get involved and engaged in activities report fewer illnesses and have greater energy.
When we have others in our life we have a healthy attitude about life When we depend on how we look on the outside is superficial. When we work on the inside, taking care of ourselves, eating properly etc., we will have more energy and realize how much we have to be thankful for.
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