On key is exercise.
“Perhaps the most debilitating influence in people’s health as they age
is a sedentary life, exercise of some type is all but mandatory,” Said Dr.
Jerome McAndrews, spokesperson for the ACA.
Otherwise an individual may set him or herself up for broken bones,
circulation problems and a myriad of other physical problems associated with
aging. Exercise can improve a person’s
mobility, digestive systems, circulation and can reduce anxiety. Adding a healthy diet and proper nutrition
and you have the makings of a healthy lifestyle. The following tips are suggested for seniors:
Walking:
Walking improves the elasticity of blood vessels, which makes them less
susceptible to formation of aneurysms or rupture. Start out slow, one third of a mile per day. Do that for three days a week, then double
the distance, working up gradually to one mile per day, three days per
week. Expect a little soreness in the
calf and thighs the first week or two, if you experience more soreness, check
with your chiropractor.
Stretching: The
average person should stretch to prevent the bowing or stoop caused by
shortening of ligaments. Stretch the
groin muscles by sitting on the floor and bending one leg to the side and back
as far as possible, or sit Indian Fashion on a cushion and watch
television. A relaxed stretch is the
goal. Stretch the back leg muscles by
putting your hands on a wall, one foot flat on the floor behind you. Then lean into the wall. Or stand up straight and bend over.
Eating Right:
Make sure you have a properly balanced diet. If you take vitamins, take them with a
meal. Drink 10 eight-ounce glasses a day
to help keep the kidneys active, dilute and remove toxins from the body, and
replace lost fluids.
With proper diet, exercise and stretching, you can make your
golden years some of the best of your life.
Keep fit and active and there is nothing that you can’t do.
Ask your Chiropractor today! Call our office today at (908) 813-8200 or complete our easy online form to schedule an initial consultation.
“You better start swimming, or you’ll sink like a stone”
-Bob Dylan
Dr. James Fedich
CHIROPRACTOR
info@villagefamlychiro.com
http://www.villagefamilychiro.com/
This is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor.
info@villagefamlychiro.com
http://www.villagefamilychiro.com/
This is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor.
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