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Should the elderlies go for an exercise too?

Should the elderlies go for an exercise too?

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When you reach the elderly stage, you will be prone to having body aches, joint pains, tiredness, and your body can easily catch illnesses. So, should you involve yourself in an exercise during this stage?

Physical activities or exercises for elderlies.
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You should! Because exercising has a big role in keeping the elderly’s health and wellness. That’s why it’s also a necessary activity that could help them achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Occasionally, being old and weak becomes the reason for our grandparents’ inactivity, they prefer to stay at home, watch the television or sit in their favorite chair because they feel like they don’t need it already.

But remember that, supporting their health with activities that can increase their well-being can improve their immunity to fight diseases. It improves their health and wellness, and it helps them to age gracefully.

Benefits of physical activities for elderlies:

  • It helps to improve their blood circulation.
  • Helping their internal organs to work well.
  • Reduces stress and boredom.
  • Helps to clear airways, which contributes to good breathing.
  • It can help in delaying age-related cognitive decline.
  • Keeps the brain active.
  • An exercise for elderlies helps prevent muscle loss, which can improve body posture and balance. It could help reduce falls that are at risk for elderlies.
  • It helps them avoid isolation.
  • Furthermore, it will not only improve their physical health but also their mental, emotional, and social well-being.

Light exercises that are suitable for elderlies:

  • Brisk walking
  • Jogging
  • Zumba
  • Badminton games
  • Home activities such as sweeping, gardening, watering the plants.
  • Walking the pet in the park.
  • Light arms and legs stretching.
  • Deep breathing exercises.

Take note:

Elderlies need active physical activity as much as possible. But, they need to avoid strenuous exercises at this stage of their life, and they must only do it for at least 30 minutes, depending on what their body can tolerate. For the reason that overexertion could lead to a negative outcome.

The essential contribution of an exercise in our overall health

The essential contribution of an exercise in our overall health

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An exercise is a physical activity that requires an effort to improve your fitness and wellness.

Researchers have found that a good amount of daily exercise can help reduce cardiovascular symptoms. It improves blood circulation, thus reducing mortality.

Physical activity or exercise

However, it’s difficult for us to get up early in the morning to do some exercise, or to make it late in the afternoon because we feel like it’s not necessary and will only cause us to waste our time. But we have to realize that it’s an essential part of life if we want to become healthy. Thirty minutes of physical exercise daily could already give good benefits to our body. Adding it to our daily routine is a great decision that we can make because it serves as a part of loving and taking care of ourselves.

Each time we exercise, our body becomes active, helping our circulatory and cardiovascular systems to work efficiently.

Here are some of the countless benefits of an exercise:

  • Helps you keep a healthy body.
  • Helps our lungs to be healthy, it reduces the chances of getting colds and flu.
  • Good for heart health. Reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
  • Prevents the occurrence of an illness.
  • Strengthens your immunity.
  • Helps fight viral and bacterial infections.
  • Improves your muscle strength.
  • It boosts your endurance.
  • Helps our immune cells to work at their best.
  • It increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, strengthens our antibodies, and helps to reduce stress.
  • Helps in fat burning, provides you a better fitness.
  • Improves mental health.
  • Helps strengthen your bones, muscles, and joints.
  • Controls your weight. It lowers the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol levels.
  • Exercise helps a person age gracefully.
  • It boosts your energy.
  • Promotes a better sleep at night.
  • It can be a daily fun activity, that could help you to improve socially.

What to remember in exercising?

Too much exercise is bad, it could undo the result that you wanted for your body. It could even damage your heart, veins, and arteries. Additionally, too much exercise can also lead to an injury.

An exercise should make you feel good physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It shouldn’t be a burden that you need to perform each day!

Essential health benefits of squash

Essential health benefits of squash

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Health benefits of squash.

This post will tackle about the health benefits that we can derive from eating squash, together with simple recipes that you can prepare at home!

Squash is a vegetable in food preparation. It is a superb ingredient in baking and cooking.

Health benefits of squash:

According to our health food source:

  • Squash are rich in antioxidants.
  • May help in cancer prevention.
  • It contains vitamin C and beta-carotene.
  • Slows the progression of macular degeneration, improves eye health.
  • Helps to strengthen your immunity.
  • It contains vitamins and minerals which are essential in achieving overall health.
  • Rich in vitamin B, and helps reduced mood disorders, like depression.
  • Helps to enhance skin health.
  • High in fiber content, which helps to aid digestion.

Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only!

Must know health benefits of sweet potatoes

Must know health benefits of sweet potatoes

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This food post will tackle about the health benefits that we can derive from eating sweet potatoes! Also included in this post, simple recipes that you can prepare at the comfort of your own home.

Health benefits of sweet potatoes.

Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that have a starchy, and sweet tasting flavor, specially when cooked or baked. The young leaves and soft shoots of sweet potatoes serves as green leafy vegetable. Sweet potatoes come from different varieties, sizes, and colors.

Health benefits of sweet potatoes

According to our health food source:

  • Good sources of vitamins and minerals.
  • Rich in fiber that promotes gut health, and improves digestion.
  • Rich in antioxidants that serves as a protection of the body from free radicals. It may help in lowering the risk of developing cancer related diseases.
  • Rich in beta-carotene, which helps in achieving eye health and good immune system.
  • May help in brain functioning.
  • Also helps in achieving a healthy skin and hair.

Note: Excessive consumption of food is not good to our health and can bring a negative result or bad effects in our body. Always eat the right kind and the right amount of food.

Disclaimer: This post is intended for educational purposes only!

The Orchidarium in Baguio City, Philippines

The Orchidarium in Baguio City, Philippines

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The Orchidarium in Baguio City Philippines

This post is all about the Orchidarium in Baguio City and the health benefits of plants in our lives.

The Orchidarium is located in Shanum St. Baguio, Benguet. This is a garden like set-up store of different varieties of plants that are being sold depending on the kind of plant that you wish to buy. From cactus, ornamental plants to fruit bearing seedlings, you have many choices!

If you are a certified nature or plant lover, you will enjoy here! Just don’t forget to bring with you your money in case you want to buy some of these beautiful plants.

Below are the health benefits of plants in our lives.

Plants play a vital role in our lives:

  • They absorb carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which is essential to humans and animals.
  • They help to absorb rainwater, preventing floods.
  • Edible plants (fruit bearing and vegetables) are great sources of daily food.
  • Herbal plants are important in making herbal medicines or herbal supplements.
  • Ornamental plants improve and beautify our surroundings.
  • Plants are a great stress reliever, they have a good calming effect.
  • Not only that, plants can improve a person’s creativity and productivity.

What to do while you are in the Orchidarium?

  • Take a look and enjoy the beauty of different plants. Remember not to pick the plant’s flowers unless you would buy it.
  • Buy some of these plants as remembrance, and beautify your home.
  • You can take a photo of these plants. If you are a photo collector, you would enjoy this activity, as there are many different kinds of plants that you will be able to see here.
  • Learn about the plants’ names.
The Orchidarium in Baguio City Philippines

The Orchidarium in Baguio City Philippines

by MJMCM ♥ 5 Comments
The Orchidarium in Baguio City Philippines

This post is all about the Orchidarium in Baguio City and the health benefits of plants in our lives.

The Orchidarium is located in Shanum St. Baguio, Benguet. This is a garden like set-up store of different varieties of plants that are being sold depending on the kind of plant that you wish to buy. From cactus, ornamental plants to fruit bearing seedlings, you have lots of choices!

If you are a certified nature or plant lover, you will enjoy here! Just don’t forget to bring with you your money in case you want to buy some of these beautiful plants.

Below are the health benefits of plants in our lives. I have a separate post regarding this, you can check it out here.

Plants play a vital role in our lives:

  • They absorb carbon dioxide and releases oxygen, which is essential to humans and animals.
  • They help to absorb rainwater, preventing floods.
  • Edible plants (fruit bearing and vegetables) are great sources of daily food.
  • Herbal plants are important in making herbal medicines or herbal supplements.
  • Ornamental plants improve and beautify our surroundings.
  • Plants are a great stress reliever, they have a good calming effect.
  • Not only that, plants can improve a person’s creativity and productivity.

What to do while you are in the Orchidarium?

  • Take a look and enjoy the beauty of different plants. Remember not to pick the plant’s flowers unless you would buy it.
  • Buy some of these plants as remembrance, and beautify your home.
  • You can take a photo of these plants. If you are a photo collector, you would enjoy this activity, as there are lots of different kinds of plants that you will be able to see here.
  • Learn about the plants’ names.
Amazing health benefits of mango fruit

Amazing health benefits of mango fruit

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Health benefits of mango fruit

Mangoes are “the king of fruits” because of its sweet, delicious, fragrant smell when ripe and the various health benefits it contains that are very essential to our health.

It’s a good snack that are practical alternative to junk foods and other unhealthy foods. Mangoes can be enjoyed on its own without additional seasonings. They are also a good ingredient in numerous food recipes like, salads, juices, smoothies, jams, ice cream, cakes, quick breads, and other sweets. That can be used as a stuffing or filling for bread- just like one of the example recipe below.

Here are the wonderful health benefits of mango fruits according to our health food source:

  • Mangoes are rich in fiber that helps in digestion and elimination. It contains enzymes that help to breakdown protein.
  • Helps in weight loss management, it contains vitamin and nutrients that helps you to feel fuller. The fibers in it helps to boost the digestive functioning of the body by burning additional calories.
  • It promotes good eyesight, fights dry eyes and prevent night blindness because of the vitamin A it contains.
  • Helps you to cool down during summer preventing stroke (make a juice or smoothie out of it, and just add a little water, honey and ice chips). It is very refreshing and a healthy drink to combat the hot weather.
  • Mangoes have vitamin C, vitamin A, and carotenoids that helps to strengthen the immune system.
  • Rich in glutamine acid (an important protein for concentration and memory).
  • It helps to fight cancer, the antioxidants present in mango helps to protect the body against breast, colon, leukemia and prostate cancer.
  • Mangoes contain high level of vitamin C, pectin and fibers that helps in lowering cholesterol levels. Furthermore, it’s a rich source of potassium, which helps to control heart rate.
  • High in iron content, it’s a good help for people who are suffering in anemia.
  • Mangoes are good skin cleanser (it is done by applying thinly sliced mangoes and putting it into your face for up to 15 minutes, thereafter, you should wash your face or take a bath). It helps to unclog your pores and make the face look fresh. You can also use it as a body scrub (just mash a mango, add milk and honey). It helps your skin feel tender and smooth.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.

Surprising health benefits of avocado

Surprising health benefits of avocado

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Health benefits of avocado fruit

Avocado also called as “alligator pear” has a rich, creamy, and a mild flavor when fully ripe.

This fruit is incredibly healthy and nutritious! That’s why it is used in many recipes including both sweet and savory dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, ice cream, milkshakes, and other desserts.

Here are the health benefits of avocado according to our health food source:

  • Promotes eye health, it protects against age-related macular degeneration.
  • Contains soluble fiber, which helps to keep a steady blood sugar levels.
  • Has high amount of folate, which is essential in the prevention of birth defects.
  • Good at maintaining a healthy heart.
  • It can help to control blood pressure and cholesterol level.
  • Helps in reducing the risk of inflammatory and degenerative disorders.
  • Contains anti-aging properties, can cure bad bread, increase nutrient absorption, and helps in skin care.
  • It can reduce the risk of stroke, helps to protect against cancer, and fight free radicals.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.

Essential health benefits of strawberries

Essential health benefits of strawberries

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This delicious, red, fragrant and sweet fruits when fully ripe are among the most popular berries.

It can be eaten raw and can be used as an ingredient in making salads, ice cream, smoothies, yogurt, shakes, jellies, jams, also in baking such as pies, cakes, and muffins. It can also be added as flavorings to desserts, candies, and other sweet products.

Health benefits of strawberries.
Fresh strawberries
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Here are the health benefits of strawberries according to our health food source:

  • Rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, folate.
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties, contains a good amount of vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid.
  • Have potassium, vitamin K and magnesium that are important for bone health.
  • Good for the eyes, helps in proper brain functioning, relief from high blood pressure, arthritis, gout, and heart diseases.
  • Contains anti-aging properties
  • Can help in weight loss management.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.

Important health benefits of carrots

Important health benefits of carrots

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Health benefits of carrots.

Carrots are root vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked.

As raw food it is good as snack, appetizer, and salad. Cooking methods that you can do with carrots are boiling, steaming, sautéing, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, omelettes, soup, stews, can also be added in baking your favorite bread, muffins, and cookies.

According to our health food source, here are the important health benefits of carrots:

  • Has anti-aging properties, contains a high level of beta-carotene that acts as antioxidant. The vitamin A and antioxidant properties protects the skin from sun damage and premature skin aging, leaving a glowing skin.
  • Vitamin A in it also assists the liver in flushing out the toxins from the body.
  • It may help in cancer prevention, according to studies, it reduces the risk of lung cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
  • Helps to improve eyesight, the beta-carotene in it can protect the eyes against macular degeneration and senile cataracts.
  • Carrots can help to clean your teeth and mouth, leaving a healthy teeth and gums. It stimulates gums and trigger a lot of saliva, which being alkaline balances out the acid forming and cavity forming bacteria.
  • Studies show that carrots which are high in carotenoids helps to lower the risk of heart diseases.
  • Regular consumption of carrots also reduces cholesterol levels.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.

Health benefits of mung beans

Health benefits of mung beans

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Health benefits of mung beans or munggo.

The mung bean, also known as monggo, or munggo is a plant species in the legume family. It is commonly known in Asia and Indian countries, and according to our health food source:

  • Mung beans contain healthy nutrients that can benefit our body.
  • Rich in protein, potassium, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Helps during constipation
  • It helps to lower high cholesterol levels.
  • Low in glycemic index and can help manage blood sugar levels.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.

Essential health benefits of cabbage

Essential health benefits of cabbage

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Health benefits of cabbage.

One of the most common type of cabbage is the smooth-leafed, green and firm headed. It can be used in culinary by cooking or in making raw dishes.

Some common methods of cooking cabbage are sauté, soup, stews, steamed, stir-fried, salad, coleslaw, it can be included in sandwiches, also can use as food wrapper for other foods.

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Below are the essential health benefits of cabbage according to our health food source:

  • Good source of beta-carotene, which is good for the eyes.
  • Helps prevent the growth of certain types of cancers.
  • It contains high levels of vitamin C, which helps the body in fighting free radicals, thus strengthening the body’s immunity.
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties, which relieves muscle soreness, giving relief when suffering from inflammation.
  • Helps to achieve beautiful and healthy skin, the free radical fighting property is responsible to protect the skin from damage that can make the skin age.
  • It is rich in fiber, which can help to relieve constipation.
  • Lastly, it can help to treat stomach ulcers, a study revealed that the juice derived from cabbage is one of the most effective natural remedies for people suffering from peptic ulcers.

Disclaimer: The list shown above is merely for information purposes only.