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Getting Fit and Staying Healthy |
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Written by Webmaster
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By Harold Pringle
 The aging process begins from the day we are born. People may not realize it but we need to work on staying fit and healthy constantly. In the end, you'll feel and look younger all during the aging process.
There are many things you can do to stay healthy and feel good. Watch your diet and stay active throughout the course of your life. Your diet has a lot to do with aging and health. Your diet contains vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to stay healthy.
If you are overweight try getting into an exercise program. Walking is a great approach to get involved. Start out walking regularly and work your way up to 9 to 12 miles per week by walking 2 or 3 times a week. Walking brings up the heart rate to its normal stride. It will loosen the tightness and stiffness in the legs and helps to tone muscles. Combining weight lifting with your walking schedule can also be beneficial, but not mandatory. Exercising will burn vitamins to, so be sure to take vitamins and supplements to
replenish them. Consult your physician for the right vitamins and supplements for you.
As you build new activities, you will be meeting new people, which will give you new energy and something new to talk about. Look for encouragement and support throughout your goal to stay healthy from family, friends, or others with the same goals.
As we grow older high cholesterol becomes a health issue with many of us. Your new walking program is a good start to lowering your cholesterol levels. put on over the years. If walking doesn't seem to be helping to level out your cholesterol, try eating several types of nuts. The combination of both will sometimes bring it to a balance. Be sure your physician knows what you are doing as you progress.
Has your blood pressure gone up in recent years? Try adding three servings of low-fat dairy products to your diet. Calcium, magnesium and potassium are good to help lower blood pressure. Olive oil and oil in nuts is good to help lower the blood pressure and blood sugar as well. Try adding more whole grain foods to your diet and eating less meat. Instead of using, spreadable fats use olive oil and canola margarine. As a snack...remember the nuts.
Cancer is always a threat, young or old, so start early to help avoid it. Vitamin D is a good to take along with getting 10-15 minutes a week of sunshine. Watching your diet and taking proper vitamins helps reduce the risks of colon, breast, and ovarian cancer.
Women have the power to lower their risks of ovarian cancer. Green and black tea 2 times a day or eating an apple or grapefruit will help. Items high in antioxidants are good.
Mixing your foods to cover everything daily is a good idea. It is always good to have regular checkups.
Harold Pringle has studied natural remedies and organic food products for 12 years.
One recommended natural remedy can be found at The One Minute Cure
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