THOUGHTS

THOUGHTS

Anger  for a minute robs you sixty seconds of happiness

Life goes on ,take it in a positive way

Believe you have the power within you

Build positivity in your thoughts

Positivity clears obstacles

Let your dream of your hearts overcome the obstacles

Let not fear of failure stop your attempt

Live in the present and be happy

Harmony in what you  think, say and do  leads to happiness

To win you need a positive mind

To win big you need to take risks

Spread your happiness by sharing

Thoughts lead you to the goal

Tears and smiles part of life, let you heart take the two sides of a coin flipped in life

Set a goal in your life and pursue

Live the life of your dreams

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AGING

AGING

Thinner and fragile skin

Wrinkles and skin tags appear

Skin oil production goes down

Dry and itchy feelings develop

Bones joints and muscles need care

Nerve issues leading to balance problems

Duration and sleep quality goes down

Need to take care of body with exercises

Memory care by problem solving

 

Chess , scrabbles, sudoko help

Hearing and vision issues need attenetion

Bladder control improve with specific  exercise

Easy to perform and take  control

Sleep issues bother, sleep early

Lessen your TV viewing before sleep hours

Vision problems develop, cataracts treatment necessary

Avoid getting into problems like Parkinson

Eat more vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts

Use olive oil,,cut down red meat

Boost intake of greens, reduce sweets

Coffee reduces  chances of Parkinson

Do Aerobic and breathing exercise

Strength training yoga and stretching benefits

Genetic and exposure to environments root cause

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DEPRESSION

DEPRESSION

Depression, a common old age problem

Affects  mental,  social, physical  functions

It complicates treatment of chronic diseases

Personality changes, more agitated

Neglecting self care, feelings of hopelessness

Their personality changes

Agitated, lose temper, emotional outbursts

Isolated from friends meetings

Decline in self care

Pessimism begins to dominate in them

Human connection, autonomy and security

Emotional needs for elders

Aging robs cognitive abilities like recognition

Processing speed reduces

Memory and language declines

Emotional, financial, physical security need of the hour

Suppress negative thoughts

Believe good days are always waiting for you

Avoid brooding, improve social connection

Digressions like walking and enjoying nature does good

Have friends , share your concerns lessens your burden

Pleasing messages from them is a medicine to relieve depression

Pursue creative things like arts, be positive in attitude

Physical exercise improves mental health

Think of poet Shelley

‘If winter comes can spring be far behind’

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ASHWAGANDHA

ASHWAGANDHA

Ashwagandha an Ayurvedic super food

A stabilizer of body’s physiological processes

An energy booster,  hormone  balancer.

Insomnia reliever,,stress and anxiety reliever

An immunity booster by increasing white cells

Benefits physical and mental strength

Improves focus, concentration and cognitive functions

Improves physical strength and endurance

Combats fatigue and relieves ,revitalizes energy levels

Impacts hormone balances associated with mensural irregularities

Helps thyroid health, optimisies  functioning of endocrine systems

Improves brain function and memory enhancement

Supports in terminal illness like cancer, Alzheimers and Parkinson disease

Slows down aging process

Increases testosterone levels,  improves quality and quantity of sperms in men

Lowers  cholesterol levels, promotes overall well being

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THROWING COINS......

THROWING COINS……..

Throwing coins into water bodies

Into fountains, rivers and lakes

A practice from India to Italy

Water bodies essential for life

Seeking blessings or washing off sins

Throw copper coin into the river

Helps purify water

In Rome throw a coin over your left  shoulder

Into a fountain in Rome

Will bring you back to the place 

That you so much loved

Water a symbol of movement, change,

Revered as deities a sign of reverence

Throwing a coin to seek good fortune for rains

Sailors throw a coin into sea for good luck

The Trevi fountain  in Rome  the practice

Throw one coin to bring you back to Rome again

Throw two coins you will fall in love with Italian

Throw three coins will have you marry the person you met

Filipino  place a coin for bringing prosperity to home

Hang fengshui coins on the door for good luck

Lucky Pennie in your wallet, all day long you have good luck

In Catholic weddings 13coins representing Jesus and 12 apostles

A vow to support one another for ever, sharing and caring

KSV SESHADRI