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Having been a martial artist for most of my life, I discovered that after about 45 my body just wasn't up to the punishment any more. When you're 19, martial arts is a lot of fun and involves very little pain, but with each passing year the fun declines while the pain increases, so I went looking for an alternate regimen to keep me fit as I passed through middle age.
The first regimen I discovered was Tai Chi. Though my hard-core martial arts buddies harangued me for taking a "dance class," I pressed on in spite of the ribbing. This ancient Chinese exercise regimen is practiced by many millions of Chinese. It is rooted in the movements of animals who seem to keep fit even if they're caged. Tai Chi is the manipulation of life energy (Chi) which flows smoothly through a normal fit body, but stalls where injury or illness blocks the flow. It's as much a spiritual practice as it is a physical one and it requires minimal exertion. Just because it doesn't require grunting and sweating doesn't mean it doesn't work though. A older woman was in my first class who could barely hobble in and had been stiff and sore all over her body for years. Six weeks later, she was lithe, light on her feet and totally out of pain. That sure convinced me.
Tai Chi practitioners are renown for their longevity. Near my home on a Southern California beach, every morning at sunrise, a 95-year-old Chinese man walks three blocks to the beach and goes through his morning Tai Chi regimen. He's friendly, active, flexible, and still sharp as a tack. There is little doubt that this practice has helped maintain his fitness and health.
The study of Tai Chi, led me to discover an even older, and more diverse study called Qigong (pronounced chee-goong.) Qigong is also a Chi manipulation exercise and is the practice that led to the more formalized Tai Chi. Its roots can be traced back to the origins of Chinese writing, over 4000 years ago. Qigong is repetitive, that is movements are repeated a number of times, rather than Tai Chi which is one long complex movement that must be memorized. There are thousands of Qigong movements but they're generally grouped into what are called brocades, or groups of movements. For instance, the most popular 8-section brocade consists of 8 movements done 8 times each. Some asymmetrical movements are repeated for both right and left sides. For instance, one movement is called "drawing the bow" and is done once on the right side and once on the left. That pattern of right-left is repeated eight times.
One of the most interesting Qigong patterns is called Fragrant Qigong. This form of the exercise is supposed to have incredible curative powers. In China, testimonials have attributed Fragrant Qigong from curing everything from headaches to terminal cancer. It consists of 12 very simple movements, performed with zero exertion. Each movement is repeated 20 - 30 times (you do not keep count in your head. It distracts you.) I have no idea if it cures any disease, but I can assure you, you will feel great after doing it, refreshed and de-stressed. It is called Fragrant Qigong because sometimes the practitioner smells a sweet aroma as he is performing the exercise.
While the Chinese exercises do help your body to maintain its flexibility and sensitivity, the real exercise that will keep you in-shape, flexible and agile is Yoga. Yoga is a practice from India. I'm sure you've seen the yogi masters twisted up like a pretzel and thought - no way! I thought the same thing. My wife has been a yoga practitioner for many years and has suggested that I go. Naturally I refused, thinking that is chick stuff. Wow, was I wrong. After the first class, I smacked myself on the forehead wondering why I'd waited so long to try out this fascinating practice, for two reasons. The first was that I'd spent my entire life working out with sweaty, smelly guys in baggy martial arts attire, and suddenly I found myself in a room full of shapely, sweet smelling women all in spandex.
The second reason is that yoga is not kids stuff. You work - hard. Yoga is not like pumping iron, but this exercise for mature men does require exertion. You're encouraged to breathe through the difficulties, while holding poses. You walk out of the yoga class loose as a goose and having felt like you've really been exercising. If you're big and out of shape, you will sweat - plenty. The best part though is that you can take these exercise regimens for senior men with you. The exercises you learn can be performed on your family room floor, in the park, or even in your office. (Make sure no one is watching or they'll think you've really lost it.)
I've been doing yoga now for two years and can really feel a return to a youthful flexibility and balance to my body, and an all-round well being that many men either start to lose or perhaps never had. Yoga and Qigong have become central to my life. These Asian exercises truly can help you maintain your health to keep the gold in your golden years.
Jeff Spira is an engineer, writer and historian with published works in a broad range of topics. He is one of the founders of the Silver Fox Society, an international social network for mature men, and writes blog advice for baby boomers [http://www.silverfoxsociety.com/blog/] approaching retirement age.
Chinese medicines guide
China has made significant contributions in the field of medicine and cure. There are many remedies that originated in China and have proved to be of great help in healing people across the world. According to the people of China, there is a universal life force or energy called “chi†or “qi†that pervades the entire human body. The “chi†flows via unseen energy channels known as meridians. As long as the flow of chi is smooth and unobstructed, the individual remains fit and healthy. But the moment there are irregularities in the circulation of chi, health of the person receives a setback. So in order to remain healthy, consistency in the current of chi should be maintained.
To have a sustainable flow of chi, Chinese medical philosophers devised several ways. Some of the best and eminent techniques are listed in this article.
· The flow of chi can be systematized by pinching small needles in the human body at specific points. This treatment or technique was termed as acupuncture. The basic principle behind acupuncture is to open the blockages to have a constant flow of energy throughout the body. The acupuncture needles are meant to puncture or open the points known as acupuncture points. This treatment primarily affects the nervous system of the individual. It helps in secreting some crucial hormones and other chemicals that are not adequately produced but are required by the body. Many diseases like asthma, problems in vision, paralysis, alopecia etc. find acupuncture a satisfying and good remedy. The diseases might not be completely eliminated but they are definitely controlled through the Chinese developed acupuncture therapy. The best point of acupuncture is that it has no side-effects, its harmless to go for it
· Chinese traditional herbal remedies are meant for hypertension and other cardiac problems. In case of hypertension a mixture of hawthorn, linden blossom, yarrow and valerian is given. The yarrow here is a diuretic while the rest act as relaxing agents. The hypertension with headache is treated with an additional wood betony while stress involves the usage of Siberian ginseng and skullcap.
· Arthritis and Inflammation also find a good treatment in Chinese herbs. Medicines like shosaikoto, sinomenium acutum and scutellaria baicalensis are found to be tremendously effective in this area.
· Chinese doctors have always emphasized the importance of exercise. They also worked out a special method or style of exercising. This method was named as ‘qigong’. Qigong is deemed to bi-function as a fitness developing and enhancing scheme and also as a springboard for superior martial arts. A set of qigong exercises has acted as perfect medicine in many cases.
· The Chinese herbs have something to offer in case of common cold, flu, fever and influenza etc. Astragalus belongs to the pea family and is found to stabilize the immune system. Schisandra vine functions in multiple ways like in preventing diarrhea, cough, stress, aids in producing of fluids by the body. Echinacea is beat in averting cold or flu. It is a purple colored coneflower that stimulates the production of infection resistant white blood cells in the body.
This however is not all. Chinese herbs and other remedies like exercises have a record-breaking significance in human life. They have largely contributed to the maintenance of a perfect health.
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Is it ok to eat junk food if you don't put on weight?
I exercise every night (Boxing, Gym, Swimming) and I go for a long run every weekend, I don't drink much and don't smoke. I drink loads of water
however
My addiction is junk food - I go to the chippy twice a week, chinese once a week, Macdonalds for lunch once a week, crisps and chocolate bars on regular basis, love fizzy drinks (I try and eat a bit of fruit and veggies as well though but not much) but I never put on any weight and am below my BMI index.
Should I carry on enjoying my fast metabolism & eating junk or am I doing any other damage to my health even though I never put on any weight? If I am doing damage is there any way to cure this powerful addiction?
What people seem to foget here is that there is a phrase that goes
"Everything in moderation".
I see no reason to ban junk completely from your diet and NEVER eat it. I also see no reason to eat it every day.
Why not just once a week or once a fortnight?
I'm very much like you. Have a good metabolism, don't put on weight, am very active (Right now am nearly 9 months pregnant but when not pregnant I do about 12 hours of dance classes a week plus performances, walk everywhere and exercise). I
never put weight on, indeed I've bearely put any on during my pregnancy.
Plus if you are very active you have higher than average energy requirements and a diet of fresh fruit and veg and porridge alone isn't going to be enough. I've often needed a choc bar before a long dance performance for the energy.
Yes there's energy in pasta, porridge etc but it fills up your stomach and takes a long time to empty into your bowel - and it can make you feel really heavy, sick and bloated if you try to dance or work out with a stomach full of food. It takes a long time to get into your system and often if you're exercising a lot an energy drink or bar of chocolate is what you need for a quick burst of energy.
This is not the same as a office worker who sits on their ar.se all day at a computer. They don't need that sort of quick fix and can get their energy from slow release sources as their gut has more time and freedom to digest slowly.
I also like "junk" food - I eat chocolate all the time and sweets, crisps etc. But I don't eat McDonalds every day nor do I eat chips or takeaways every day. I eat them once a week maybe, or a bit less and try to eat fruit and vegetables as well.
Some "junk" food is actually not that bad for you - I'm a vegetarian and a vegetable topped pizza ins't going to do you any harm. Also things like Subway sandwiches (Vegiie Delite! Mmmmm!) made with fresh salad ingredients are fine. Or if you go for a Chinese, have something like stir fried vegetables and rice. That has plenty of vitamins in because its made from Veg!
People tend to be very ignorant on this subject and have knee jerk reactions. They either think its OK to eat junk all day every day or think you have to ban it completely and never ever touch it. Presumably this is just another example of common sense going out the window and people listening to the nanny state and not using their own heads.
Everything in moderation!
Try cutting down a bit. Just have one takeaway a week (and try the healthier option like stir friend or curried veg - have a jacket potato from the chippy instead of chips) and swap McDonalds for Subway or something a bit less greasy. Try to make sure you get all your fruit and vegetables in as well. Or at least take a vitamin supplement.
Ignore the faddy eaters and fanatics. I nearly died of Anorexia as a teen and I've seen what food obsessions can do to you. Use your common sense and balance your diet rather than thinking you have to "cut things out" completely.
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