Jan 10, 2025

Health Tip Edition 35

Nutrition

Yogurt

• Loaded with healthy, probiotic bacteria that can have powerful effects on your health.
• Studies show that yogurt can lead to major improvements in digestive health, and may even help fight heart disease and obesity.

 

Exercise

Functional exercises: -

• Are meant for older adults who are unable to use the gym. As we get older we lose muscle strength & are unable to lift day to day products, we find it difficult to bend & twist & often lose balance. To remedy this we can do the following easy movements 5-10 times daily at home 
• Neck rotation
• Arm rotation
• Wrist rotation & finger stretches
• Waist rotation
• Spot walking for 5 minutes
• Take support & stand on each leg for 30 seconds    
• Deep knee bends or squats   
• Ankle rotation
• Deep breathing

 

Stress Management

Avoid isolation: -

• Most often the departure of children from the home or the death of a partner results in   people living alone. Living alone & being socially isolated can be harmful to your health & cause, depression & cognitive decline. The following tips can bring people, & friends back into your life.
• Make it a point to call, email & contact family & friends every week.
• Consider asking a roommate, or sharing your flat with a friend. This is also helpful in medical emergencies
• Join social groups such as, going to church, joining the choir, joining a walking group, or visit the club regularly.
• Whatever strategy you choose, human contact on a daily basis, is as important to your health as exercise &diet

 

Avoid Addictions

Medical usage of Marijuana

• Marijuana is now legal for medical usage in the USA, but its usage is not as well studied or documented as compared to normal medication.
• Marijuana is smoked, used in electronic cigarettes or consumed orally as candy.
• It can cause the heart to beat faster, cause blood pressure to rise & make you susceptible to a stroke. 
• The cannabiods contained in marijuana can also negatively impact heart related medication. However marijuana is helpful in pain relief, but its usage should be prescribed by a physician.

 

 

Medical

Lower triglycerides:

• Reduce all sweet drinks
• Avoid simple carbohydrates (rice, pasta, bread).
• Avoid saturated fats (red meats, butter, cheese)
• Avoid fried, eat grilled.
• Not more than one alcohol drink a day, preferably none.
• Avoid large meals.
• Do not skip meals.
• Do not smoke.
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