Society & Culture

Growing old gracefully without depression

Society & Culture

Posted by: Rose

9th Oct 2011 08:59pm

getting older is not talked about, so knowing what to expect would be a little bit easyer if there was more information about coping can anyone nelp. THANKS


Lynstar007
  • 20th Oct 2011 11:41am

Dear Rose,

You have two options submit or fight back. Myself personally, I fight everyday with the following:

1. Diet is the most important thing as you grow older If you glow from the inside it will eventually shine on the outside.
With me I cut out the following:
Bread, eggs, cheese and alot of red meat
Might seem extreme but I replaced them with the following:
Cruskits light are not as heavy as bread which is supposed to be packed with fibre depending on what type of bread you have.
If you don't want to cut out eggs only have the white of the egg not the yolk.
Replaced cheese with cottage cheese which is alot lighter.
Red meat I only have once a week and have replaced alot of my meals with fish, chicken and vegetarian meals.
As for skin care a good moisturiser. Does not have to be expensive but make sure it has SP30 plus and avoid the sun between 10 -2 pm during the day.
Water, water, water flushes the system out and is good for a number of complaints.
Alcohol comsumption should be limited to 2 - 3 glasses a week.
If you want to have a drink Have a good red wine or a glass of port
Witch hazel which you can buy at the supermarket for about six dollars is wonderful for around the eyes and reduces puffiness.
Exercise is wonderful. Even if you go for a short walk or gardening.
Stress is a killer for any age So try deep breathing and relaxation techniques.
I hope this helps but eventually we all get older so it is how you except it.


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