4/30/2023 0 Comments Mindful movement sleep meditation![]() But still a lot of work needs to be done to add quality of life to the years of longevity to bring in positive ageing. Science and technology have helped in expanding the life span and the longevity. With increasing lifespan, the population of seniors is on the rise. Importance of recreational activities and community space for seniors to live a healthy life Similarly, mindful movements like Tai-Chi channelises the flow of life energy called Chi Practising these mindful movements refines the mind to stay focussed with positivity. Breathing efficiently through pranayama practices and meditation give clarity in thinking, thereby enabling one to respond to any situation with a positive attitude. Practising yoga helps one balance their energy. Eating dinner early improves the quality of sleep. One big serving of seasonal fruits with breakfast and fresh greens and salads provides adequate vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Millets provide adequate protein, calcium. One must have balanced nutrition with complex carbohydrates, adequate protein and fat along with vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Our ancient wisdom talks about how food plays a major role in how we act out in the world either by being reactive or by being responsive. “You are what you eat” is a famous quote. Ayurveda explains moderation in food, rest and activities and lays a path to good health. Yes, thoughts are generated by the mind and if the mind is nurtured well through the right kind of food and activities, then one can stay positive despite challenges. Is it possible to have a volitional control over our thoughts? Positive thinking helps to switch the mode of function in a balance more towards nourishing mode, thereby the cells are well nurtured and their vitality is improved. If the cells are recruited mostly for protection, then vitality of the cell gets compromised as there is not much nutrition function happening. At any given time, the cell can perform either of the functions.įear and uncertainty send a message deep down to the cells and sets them in a protective mode. The other mode is to protect itself from offending agents, for which it has to close its membrane and guard with sensors. One is to nourish itself through cellular rejuventation. ![]() Our basic functional units are called cells that function in two modes towards its survival. Positive thinking empowers one at the physiological level of the Cell. This input of negative thoughts had set in a cascade of reactions and many succumbed to this fear and hopelessness more than Covid-19 itself. What happens to our physiology with negative thoughts? With the spread of Covid-19 infection, there was also spread of hopelessness, uncertainty and fear which brought in a lot of negativity. The day started for most people by looking into the statistics /data of Covid-19 infection, more so through WhatsApp groups. The rapid spread of news on Covid-19 happened through media inputs. The pandemic has changed our perspective towards life in many ways and helped us learn a lot of new things. Even though this has its own advantages in connecting across countries, the feelings and emotions aspect in human interactions has taken a back seat. This has resulted in less human interactions and more of virtual interactions. Machines are replacing the work of human. Human beings have progressed extensively in the field of technology. On the occasion of Global Wellness Day, which is celebrated on every second Saturday of June.
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