Fitness Is About Health and Staying Healthy Is About Good Body Maintenance

Some are born with an inbuilt knowledge of what one's body needs. Others are easily misguided and led by fashion, popularity, and peer pressure into things that should be avoided. There is also the bodies willingness or otherwise to partake of harmful substances. In my case my body could not tolerate chemicals or anything that affected the brain. This was guided by my keen desire for knowledge and making my intelligence number one.

The lessons learned are that what we do when we are young has an impact on ageing and on what diseases and handicaps we will face as the years pile up. Good body maintenance is about avoiding anything toxic and that includes even dangerous rides at carnivals.

The latest fad is to take rides on vehicles that cause a drop and sudden stop, as in some crazy fairground roller coaster adventures. Watching one of these recently it was hard for me to believe that people not only put their own bodies at risk but that of their children in the name of having fun. The human brain is soft and very easily damaged.

The body warns of impending danger through the adrenalin glands and the sensation that many find addictive. As adrenalin flows it increases the heart rate and provides us with a flight or fight experience. In other words, it prepares for recovery from harm.

As the body jerks into a sudden stop the cranium and brain collide. This causes a degree of bruising and can even result in death or paralysis. But that doesn't have to happen immediately as delayed response may see the effects of concussion several hours or even a day after the event.

Headaches; nausea; dizziness; memory problems; irritability; as well as balance and sleeping difficulties may follow. Look at these symptoms and compare them to those of Alzheimer's or dementia patients. With the latter there are huge changes in brain functions that include memory loss.While there is no proven correlation to support the linking of the two it doesn't mean it is not correct.

Drugs also affect the brain and taking pills on a regular basis may also be leading to the onset of Alzheimer's or dementia. While there are no studies to prove this is the case it's still a matter of common sense.

If one is looking for a fitness regime then start with the brain and all other things will surely follow. It has the ability to tell us when we are going wrong. Drugs, on the other hand, interfere with that side of nature. We educate the brain by what we do to our bodies. If we stuff ourselves with things like sweets and alcohol, and tell it that the odd adrenalin rush is OK, then changes in that vital organ will impel us to take more of it.

Norma Holt has knowledge that enables her to understand many issues. Politics, health, social and behavioural problems are usually on her list for discussion as well as anything to do with the Spirit of the Universe and reincarnation, which she experienced. She is happy to hear from any of her readers.

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Three Easy Ways to Stay Healthy After Age 50

Have you ever just sat back and looked at people? I know, it seems kind of invasive. But seriously, have you ever just sat on a park bench or in a restaurant and just looked at people? You have, haven't you? And what did you see? You saw their physical appearance more than anything else. Some looked good, some looked average and some, well, not so much.

Now as weird it may seem for you to do such a thing, it is actually very normal. Observation is just part of life. But have you ever considered that people also look at you? You have. Part of the reason we stare in the mirror as we are getting ready for any outing is because we know people will be seeing us and yes, observing us. We want to feel good about ourselves. We want people to make positive observations. But more than that we also just want to feel good. This is particularly true if you have crossed the 50 year mark of life.

So, where am I going with this? Many years ago when I was a kid in the late 1960s there was a guy on television who had a revolutionary program for the time called "The Jack LaLanne Show." Of course the man's name was Jack LaLanne.

LaLanne was enthusiastic about health and wellness for people of every age. In today's culture and world we see so many ways to "lose weight" and "get in shape." It seems that every other day there is a new program, a new diet, a new system, or a new plan that is endorsed by a famous celebrity. The health and wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar empire.

Perhaps you have tried some of those programs or diets. I certainly have. What I found was that most were too hard, too expensive, too time-consuming, too strenuous, and so forth.

So, when I needed to lose weight and keep healthy (at least as healthy as I could for my age) I sat back and said to myself, "You know Tony, this shouldn't be that hard." That's when Jack LaLanne came to my memory. I quickly searched the internet and found tons of information about LaLanne. But what I found that was most helpful was his 3-pronged formula for health and wellness. The best part was that it was not too hard, too difficult, too expensive, or too anything. And here is his 3-Pronged System...

The Three Easiest Ways to Stay Healthy After Age 50

1. Get daily exercise.

2. Eat a healthy diet that limits greasy or sugary foods.

3. Get lots of rest and recreation.

Now THAT I could do. And I did.

So, if you are over 50 and you want to look and feel your best then get back to these basics provided by Jack LaLanne. Eat sensibly, Get your heart rate up for about 20 minutes every day by doing something as simple as climbing up and down stairs at an accelerated pace. Lastly, get plenty of sleep and do the things you enjoy.

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