Working night shifts requires individuals, especially older adults, to prioritize self-care. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating are vital for maintaining health. While many maintain daytime sleep schedules on off-days, some benefit from reverting to nighttime sleep, potentially aided by melatonin and minimal alcohol. Regular health exams are essential.
Humanity's timeless pursuit of eternal youth spans across cultures and myths, but the elixir of immortality remains elusive. Scientific research offers insights into life-enhancing factors, including supplementation and exercise. Brain health is crucial for aging well. While the "Youth Eternal" remains undiscovered, healthy living choices can promote graceful and functional aging.
To be healthy and fit requires that one address specific, basic principles. These principles must become integrated into the lifestyle as natural habits.
Physiological aging can be concurrent with the chronological aging process. Yet, one can enacts measures to mitigate the impact of chronology.
Personal health care often falls to the wayside when working twelve hour shifts. Personal time for employees is compromised during hours worked. Although, the time off can be beneficial when / if (it can be) used advantageously.
Nonetheless, I pondered his statements and it drove home the fact that (many) people (westerners) are socialized to view meditation with a HIGH Degree of circumspection. Meditation and meditating is mentioned 23 times in the (KJV) bible. Yet many still (choose to) remain ignorant as to what meditation really entails
There are five processes the are indispensable to proper functioning of the body. In increasing order of importance, they are elimination, digestion, rest, hydration, respiration.
What is rest? Although it is a necessity and the effects that it has on the body are basically understood, it is, nonetheless, treated as a circumstantial requirement. How does it affect wellness? There are many ways in which bodily processes are compromised due to lack of sleep. Still, one may function under such circumstances; … Continue reading Sleep to Live: Live to Sleep
Each night is our opportunity to unwind and renew. It is the time that our bodies rebuild and repair. It is the time that our minds unload the clutter from the day's activities. The thoughts that we entertain can help or hinder our walk through this life. We can set intentions before going to sleep. … Continue reading The importance of thoughts
% of Effort 1 item 2 items 3 items 4 items 5 items 1 – 2 days 4% 8% 12% 16% 20% 2 – 3 days 8% 16% 24% 32% 40% 3 – 4 days 12% 24% 36% 48% 60% 4 – 5 days 16% 32% 48% 64% 80% 5 – 6 days 20% 40% … Continue reading How Not to Gain Weight during the Holidays
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 