do you need to exercise harder when you get older?
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I am a GP, who has become increasingly frustrated by the fact that most patients seem to think, that the GP is able to help with illnesses and conditions, which are brought upon by lack of exercise, overeating, smoking and alcohol. It is fair to say that most common conditions including many cancers, muscular and joint problems, cardiovascular problems are only preventable by making sure one follows a daily exercise regime and tries to rely on as few medications as possible.
I have started a health campaign called "doctor yourself" which gives simple advise and shows that most chronic conditions cannot be treated, they can only be prevented.
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MrsO-UK_Surrey
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therese20488
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winfried57592
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Clearly, if you had a stroke despite living responsibly you might feel it is very unfair but unfortunately genetics and other factors are playing a part but possibly the stroke might have hit even earlier.
I can confidently say, that the majority of the chronic diseases I see in the practice have to do with self neglect, misinformation and misuse of medication.
Take the muscular skeletal system for example. There has been the rumor, that jogging might damage the knees. It turns out, it does not; keeping the muscles moving helps the joints , takes weight of the joint and prevents Arthritis.
The patients in my surgery who are slim and continued to swim, dance, garden even walking the dog are happier and healthier.
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frustrated61 winfried57592
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May I encourage you to read up on "Eat Right for your Body Type, by Dr. D'Adamo. It isn't just hearing about this by the author, I've walked the walk so to speak. Been on this diet and has helped me tremendously...I'm positive it can help others! Also, if one cannot exercise for various reasons...Pull up the New York Times and read about the research that's been "proven" that 3, 10 mins a day of any kidn of excercise is going to help...in most cases, moreso than a 30 min workout all the way through. I've stated my case in several other posts and I wish anyone having difficulites do read up on this ...don't just take the word from our posts. Our own credibility is proven by outcome, not words! Good Luck!
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reha winfried57592
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Mona_Kapo winfried57592
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Flowerlady winfried57592
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frustrated61 Flowerlady
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Good luck! oh, and also, keeping track of your carbs is also a consideration...carbs like all foods, turn into sugar. which can complicate things even worse.
If you intake 30 carbs, check the fiber. If you intake 30 carbs and the fiber is 10, you take 30 minus 10 and that's the total of the carbs you've eaten...20.
I hope I didn't confuse this issue. It's worked for me and millions of others. Good Luck
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frustrated61
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Good luck and write to let us know how you're doing.
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jessie51 winfried57592
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Flowerlady winfried57592
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frustrated61 Flowerlady
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SteV3 winfried57592
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The trouble I have is muscle related and very painful, I wish sometimes I could do more for myself because it is a nightmare having to rely on other people, even just to have a drink or pick up a tablet.
Regards,
Les.
frustrated61 SteV3
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You certainly have gone through a lot in your lifetime. I understand on dependence of others for help. While mine is not as intense as yours, I certainly can appreciate what you're talking about.
I'm sorry so much has happened to you...which seemed to start out so early in your life. Your wife is a saint...I know you know that. I tell my husband he is as well. He does get frustrated but after he removes himself from the situation, he comes back and apologizes...which I remind him it wasn't necessary to apologize because i can only imagine what he's struggling with.
My point is, you are using your lifes experience in helping others. I've seen many of your posts and see that you don't seem bitter. You've learned many things others may never experience and the good thing, you share it with anyone who asks. I commend you for that!
Keep with the positive, Les.
Warm regards,
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SteV3 frustrated61
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I look at it as, if my wife was not here - who would I turn to... On my side of the family all I have is my one brother, I lost my mother in 2004 and my father in 2008. My brother and I keep in contact by phone, since he is around 160 miles from me. At the moment he has his own problems going through a big divorce battle, which is very messy involving his disabled son, house and alot in assets. That was a 17 year marriage, I was shocked when he phoned me wayback this year to say what was going on. There is a lot going on in the case, including blackmail - his ex-wife to be is trying all angles, to get sympathy but social services were brought in, it's a long story...
I try as much as I can to be dependent, but it is very difficult when your mobility is impaired that I cannot even use a zimmer or even a quadstick. Basically, I fought to the end with my mobility, first the standard walking stick, quadstick, zimmer, quadseat-push-along, wheelchair self steer (that was a nightmare) and even an electric chair - the trouble what my brain signals to do and which muscles function is where I fail. If I try and turn left, I go right - this on a public path or road is just an accident waiting to happen. In the house I try to use the zimmer most of the time, or rely on walls. I refused any form of walking aid at the start, stupid really, I fell numerous times, but I didn't like the way people look at you, if you look different than normal. It was getting over that initial stage. Nowdays, I wouldn't go anywhere without the aids. We had to get a larger car to take just some of my aids, and we had to pay a £499 deposit. I receive DLA at the high rate, so in my case it was a good investment, considering what has happened in the past.
When I read what you put about my wife being a saint, it is very true, she has to look after me 24/7 which is not easy, and administering some medications years ago by rectal tubes I would find difficcult. I often think what life would be like without my wife, and thought deeply about what she has to do, it's then when you think that carers are not paid enough for what they have to do on a daily basis, and all our gov't pays them is just over £60 a week. A carer in my eyes is worth their weight in gold is very true.
I have no reason to be bitter about anyone, if anyone asks a question that I know about from experiencen then I see if I can help them. There is enough bitterness in this world than adding to it - we see it daily on TV, no I don't watch Tv all day either...lol I try and keep myself occupied, but I cannot sit or lie in one position for too long, or my joints start aching.
Regards,
Les.