Ageing Gracefully-- Manage Stress

Ageing Gracefully
                           
 
 Manage Stress

If stress accelerates the premature  Ageing, old age also generate stress. Hence there is a link between stress and speeding Biological ageing. It will be more appropriate if we first understand What is stress.

 *Stress is a complex dynamic process of interaction between a person and his or her life.* Stress can affect one's health, work performance, relationship with family members and social life. The stress response is a complex emotion that produces physiological changes to prepare us for fight-or-flight, to defend ourselves from the threat or flee from it.

Stress is a common factor in life. Certain amounts of stress are a part of life for people of all ages. *For seniors, stress has the potential to be especially overwhelming.*

_Here are  the most common ways to detect if a loved one's stress is cause for concern:_
--Changes in eating habits, such as over-eating or loss of appetite, can be caused by overwhelming stress.

--Mood swings due to stress may present in increased irritability, general sadness or depression.

--Memory issues may arise in the form of increased forgetfulness of names, places or other things that normally come naturally. Lack of concentration may become a problem. Some seniors may exercise poor judgment, such as excessive spending when they are already on a limited budget.
--Physical signs of stress can include body aches and pains or increased episodes of illness. Changes in sleeping patterns -- either trouble falling asleep or interrupted nighttime sleep -- can signal significant stress.

--Seniors experiencing overwhelming stress often isolate themselves from others, refusing to socialize or participate in activities they used to enjoy.

*Luckily, coping with stress is  possible, no matter your age. Here are a few stress management tips to keep you cool and calm:*
_Identify the cause._ *Address the problem at its roots*—sooner rather than later. Help of a friend or writing it down will take to potential solution. Simply looking at what’s bothering you from a different angle can make it less stressful. Role of near and dear plays a vital role in identifying the cause because most of the time affected person is not able to find out the reason behind the stress/depression.

*Change your Life Style.* Get out of the house for a bit and go on a head-clearing walk, do some window shopping, talk with everyone. Pass your time with kids as well with Senior citizen. Find a new hobby or pick up an old one you may have forgotten you enjoyed. Reading or writing may be preferred. Family members must help the man under stress to change his routine and in this endeavour nears active role is solicited.

*Try meditating.* Meditation has a variety of benefits. It not only provides stress relief, but can also help prevent future stress. You don’t need any special equipment to meditate, either. Simply find a quiet space, eliminate distractions and practice some deep breathing until you feel calm again.
*Do YOG daily.* Yog is an Indian ancient discipline designed to bring balance and health to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of an individual. Yog offers a relaxing way to let go of the stress and tension you’re holding in your body. Yog can help reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and your heart rate. It can also help you breathe easier and improve sleep. Do the yog in a class compatible to your age.

*Switch over to healthy habits.* Take care of yourself and your body. Exercise is a well-known mood-booster, so try walking, swimming, aerobic classes, biking—or anything that gets your heart rate up for 30 minutes a day and is compatible to your general health and age. Combining exercise with a nutritious diet (an ideal situation already highlighted in our previous articles on the issue) and a good night’s sleep is a great way to keep those stress levels in check.

*Laugh*

"laughter is the best medicine ". “When you laugh, it not only lightens your mental load but also causes positive physical changes in your body. Laughter fires up and then cools down your stress response.”

*It is not necessary that an ageing person wait for declaration of stress and only than start practicing the tips.* These tips will definitely be proved as a boon to every senior citizen in passing the Golden Era of life with grace which is gifted specially to you by Almighty.
Thanks

--By.  Sri Jagmohan Gautam


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सर गंगाराम अस्पताल में हुए एक महत्वपूर्ण अध्ययन में इस बात का पता चला कि दिल और डायबिटीज के मरीज भी यदि नियमित योग करें तो मेटाबॉलिक सिन्ड्रोम को कम रख सकते हैं, जो मोटापा बढ़ाने और टाइप टू डायबिटीज के लिए कारक है ।

सर गंगाराम अस्पताल की डॉक्टर एस सी. मनचंदा के अनुसार योग का मेटाबॉलिक हार्मोन पर असर जानने के लिए एक साल तक दो वर्गों के मरीजों पर अध्ययन किया गया । एक वर्ग में डायबिटीज और उच्च कोलेस्ट्रॉल के  100 मरीजों को शामिल किया गया, जिनको रोज़ाना  60 मिनट योग कराया गया, जबकि 100 दूसरे वर्ग के मरीजों को सामान्य दवाएँ दी गईं। एक साल के अध्ययन के बाद देखा गया कि योग करने वाले  81 % मरीजों का मेटाबॉलिक सिन्ड्रोम नियंत्रित था।

इसके अलावा योग के कारण बीएमआई  (बोडी मास इन्डेक्स), एलडीएल  (लो डेंसिटी लिपिक प्रोफाइल) और ब्लड प्रेशर नियंत्रित देखा गया, जबकि जिन लोगों को केवल दवाएँ दी गई उनके मेटाबॉलिक सिन्ड्रोम में अधिक अंतर नहीं देखा गया।

शोध में शामिल कार्डियोलॉजिस्ट डॉ. यू. सी. मेहरोत्रा ने बताया कि रक्त में कोलेस्ट्रॉल बढाने में मेटाबॉलिक सिन्ड्रोम का खास रोल होता है, जो सीएचडी  (कोरोनरी हार्ट डिजीज) और टाइप टू डायबिटीज के लिए कारक है।

इसीलिए मेरा सभी मित्रों से निवेदन है कि अपने जीवन से मूल्यवान कोई चीज नहीं है, हररोज केवल 15 से 30 मिनट अपने शरीर की देखभाल को दें, योग प्राणायाम करें, छोटे छोटे काम खुद पैदल चलकर करें। जो कार्य आप खुद कर सकते हों वह खुद करें। आधुनिक दवाईयाँ एक केमिकल सोल्ट है जितना हो सके उससे बचकर रहें। शारीरिक और मानसिक स्वस्थ रहेंगे, उतना ही फायदा होगा। पहले घरेलू उपचार करें, फिर किसी डॉक्टर की सलाह लें।