Cross culturally around the world it is not uncommon to hear
of people living healthy productive lives well into their 90s and in some cases
beyond 100 yrs. of age. What do most of
these individuals have in common?
The elderly I have sat with identified eating well, getting
a good night sleep, drinking clean water, and having a sense of humour as the
stepping stones to living a healthy life. Incorporating some form of physical
practice into their day was another fundamental factor in maintaining this
balance.
In todays world of technology we have become sedentary beings
out of sync with the natural world and our roles within it. Physical movement is almost non existent for some.
I
don’t know about you but when I am running a 102-degree fever, my body feels
like I have been hit by a Mack truck and I am taking up residence on the
bathroom floor hugging the ‘big white’ - I certainly do not want to go out for a
brisk 30 minute walk or get my 20 minutes of yoga in.
During this treatment there are days when I can barely make
it down the block to put my garbage in the nim bins but if that is all I can
manage that day, then that's okay. I’m
moving and getting fresh air. I’ll work on training for the 5 k run in a year
when the treatment is complete.
So, beginning next week I will be dedicating Thursdays blog
entries to content focusing on alternative ways to get our bodies moving.
Until next time,
Deborah
Well Deb, today you were very productive. Although you felt as though you were limited, you sure showed me.(you're a machine)lol I enjoyed spending this beautiful day with you. Getting fresh air was just what i needed, thanks for "making" me go outside. If you wouldn't have come over, I would've stayed inside. I am grateful that you were here.
ReplyDeleteThanks my dear friend.
Val