October 2003 - Tower - Page 2
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Studies have shown that performance and ability of our aging body has long been underestimated, diet, proper sleep and exercise along with rest and relaxation are all important factors in preserving our bodies.
LAUGH MORE: Laughter is one of the best things for your mental and physical state. Stress is relieved by laughter. People are attracted to others with a good sense of humor. Surround yourself with pleasant, happy people.
WORRY LESS: Chronic worriers do not have more serious problems than others - they just think they do. Many try to cope by trying not to think about their problems, but this just makes things worse. Doctors say that chronic worriers feel less anxious if they actually spend a half-hour a day thinking specifically about their problems
EXERCISE REGULARLY: Get plenty of exercise. People who are physically fit look good and feel good. A good exercise regimen will lengthen your life, improve your appearance, build self-confidence and help delay the aging process. If you don't use your joints, quite simply they'll tighten up with age to create the stooped, bent and worn out appearance we so often associate with old age. Studies have shown that people with arthritis experience less pain if they continue to keep their joints flexible. As we get older bones become brittle leading to fractures when falls occur.
EAT AND SLEEP RIGHT: Eating right, getting proper sleep and learning to relax are very valuable in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Eating healthy foods and avoiding those high in fats, sodium and cholesterol will help to decrease your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure etc. Trouble sleeping? Reduce napping during the day; Try to maintain a schedule for getting up and going to bed; Do not watch TV while in bed; Keep the bedroom at a comfortable temperature. Do not self medicate. See your doctor.
REDUCE STRESS: Recognize that stress is a killer. A life filled with stress can really wreak havoc on your body causing a number of illnesses such as heart attacks, strokes, asthma, gastric problems, menstrual disorders, ulcerative colitis, angina, irritable colon, increased blood pressure, headaches, etc. There are different types of stress such as mental, emotional and physical. Emotional stress seems to take the greatest toll on everyone. All stress is not bad. However, too much stress, too often and without an outlet, does not allow the body and soul to recuperate. Try and review a typical week to see if you can identify things that might be making you anxious or causing stress.
These are some suggestions for more relaxation and less stress. We all need to focus more on the things that will assist us in our day to day living.
Proverbs 17:22
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