Health, Wellness and Balance After 50

Good health, what does that mean?thus keeping them in optimal condition.
It means different things at different times in yourImproving your mental state is a lifelong challenge.
life. Having a strong healthy body is assumed in yourFinding new outlets for using your gifts in one of the
20's. By your 30's, you begin to see you can't takemany volunteer opportunities that abound, keeps
things for granted and may pay a little moreyour mind sharp while widening your worldly
attention to your diet and how much exercise youperspective of being in touch with and in service to
get. Your 40's begin to display the results of pastothers. Serving others deepens our sense of
neglect. Baking in the sun to get that golden tan ingratitude which strengthens balance.
your teens and 20's, shows up in the fine linesHave you lost touch with who you are...now? Take
accenting your eyes or possibly skin cancer.time out everyday to spend some quality time alone
By the time you turn 50 you actively try to turnwith yourself. Rediscover what energizes you. Do
back the clock. Your energy might be better spent inyou like to paint? Do that. Do you like to sing? Join a
repurposing your life to establish balance betweenlocal chorus. Look deep in your heart to determine
your Body, Mind and Spirit. This alone will prepare youwhat makes you come alive. Then take action and
for the years to come in a way that will bring bothdo those things.
optimal health and ultimate happiness.For many, care of the soul is the anchor for balance
Our body must be kept in good repair because weand good overall health. Having deep convictions and
take it with us into our old age. We feel best whenvalues can boost every aspect of well being. Belief in
we pursue a lifestyle that focuses on good healtha higher power, whatever you call that, can give you
based on disease prevention. We know that eating acourage to endure and overcome a multitude of trials
diet rich in fruits and vegetables is necessary forin life. Spirituality is critical to wellness and enables you
healthy living along with regular exercise. Haven't beento endure when you feel the weakest and most
doing a great job with this? Making changes doesn'tvulnerable. How do you feed your spirit? Again,
have to be difficult, but works better with asimplicity is the key. A walk in early morning light is
consistent effort. The wisdom of eating an apple aenergizing and helps you stay in sync with the
day has proven true, so start with that. Did youcircadian rhythm of your body. Fill your home with
know walking just 10 minutes a day can boost yourmusic or artwork that speaks to your soul. A cup of
energy level and help your joints work smoother?tea and a quiet moment can work wonders in getting
Getting adequate rest and relaxation is vital for careyou back in touch with your inner wisdom. Spending
of your whole self. Do you sleep soundly? Sleep isregular time in prayer or meditation leads you to a
recuperative. Constant sleep deprivation predisposesdeeper appreciation of life.
you to a number of health problems. If you areBody, Mind and Spirit; they all work together. Keeping
having trouble sleeping at night, increasing your dailyyour life in balance will be the best gift you can give
exercise may help. Taking a simple 15 minute nap canyourself as you grow older. You will notice subtle
help you get through your day in addition tochanges over time in your attitude, outlook and
recharging your internal healing system. Our bodiesenergy level as you become the best you can be
are wonderful machines but we need to keep themafter 50.
well oiled by paying attention to daily maintenance,