When we are very young, time seems to pass so slow, we endure what seems like an eternity in our teens, then it’s off to college or uni and suddenly we’re working a regular job and time seems to speed up. By the time you hit your forties, you’re starting to wonder where the years went; then comes the best part, from 40-60, two decades of good health and fitness, which matures like a fine wine; then comes retirement and for most, the body isn’t what it once was, aches and pains, a bit of surgery and those grunts and groans, as you struggle to get up from a deep armchair.
We can’t stop the ageing process, but we can slow it down, and with that in mind, here are a few tips to prolong your overall health & well-being as you move into your senior years.
Here Are Some Tips For Improving Your Overall Health
Think Positive
Research tells us that glass-half-full people live longer! Life is too short to concern yourself with small stuff; be grateful for what you have and extract as much pleasure from each passing moment as you can. Don’t worry about colon cancer radiation or heart disease, think about nice things, love everyone and everything and you will enjoy a happy life.
Regular Exercise
As we age, our body needs activity; gone are the days when we can take our fitness for granted and a daily exercise regime is the order of the day. Yoga is a popular choice, an eastern discipline that merges the physical, mind and spirit. It is no coincidence that yoga practitioners are healthy and happy – order a yoga mat online, search YouTube and experience yoga. You might like to try aquatic exercises at a local pool or get into playing a sport.
Balanced Diet
Everything in moderation; avoid processed foods and insist on organically grown fruit and vegetables, which you can order from a local farm. A weekly delivery gives you fresh fruit and veg; make delicious fruit smoothies and use the vegetables to make Thai cuisine. You know your body better than anyone, go with what feels right and don’t overdo the alcohol. You can order healthy meals online these days, which means there are no excuses for eating an unhealthy diet.
Indulge in a Passion
You work hard and if you set aside a few hours to indulge in your passion, you will get through the tough times, knowing you’ll be playing golf at the end of the week. It might be fishing, going to a soccer match or even building model ships; find the time to indulge in something you love to do, it matters.
Take a Daily Supplement
Buy a big jar of A-Z multivitamin tablets with a 90-day supply; take one every morning after breakfast and your immune system will always have the essential nutrients it needs to ward off pathogens and viruses. If you lacked vitamins or minerals in your diet, you are more prone to catching bugs and pathogens that make you sick. We recommend every 50-year-old starts a daily A-Z.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
Why worry about where the money is coming from to pay for the car insurance? It always works itself out, it always has and it always will. Stress kills and those who are carefree tend to live longer, not to mention their improved quality of life. If you are a worrier, consider taking up meditation; this practice brings about a sense of calmness and tranquility. There are many ways to meditate, or sit with oneself; the majority will sit upright in a cross-legged position, the back starts to ache, but after a while the pain goes away. Let your mind free – to meditate is not to think of nothing, that is not possible if you are conscious – rather you focus on something rhythmic like your breathing cycle or the ticking of a clock. Some prefer to lie down and listen through headphones to soft meditation music; make sure you will not be disturbed and the room is not hot or cold; minimise external sound and let the soft, soothing feeling of total relaxation take over.
Annual Health Check
Cancer can attack anyone at any time and early detection means you have a much better chance of eliminating the cancer cells completely. It is worth a few thousand baht to get a comprehensive readout on every aspect of your health; should a tumor be discovered, there are cancer clinics in Bangkok with cutting-edge treatment. If all is well, that is comforting to know and gives you the motivation to keep the active and healthy lifestyle going.
The retirement years are known as the golden years and by leading a healthy lifestyle, you will be able to enjoy the best years of your life.
