Archive for May, 2009

Fear of Aging: It Doesn’t Have to be Like That!

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

The fear of aging affects every individual at one point or another.  Ageing is change to your body and mind through the course of one person’s lifespan.  Most people have a negative perception of ageing to the point it creates extreme anxiety in their lives and devalues the quality of their life.  As one grows fear of aging may mean the loss of beauty, the loss of teeth, wrinkles, and the loss of bodily organs.

This is a transformation of the physical realm of reality of which society heavily focuses.  Indeed, society helps to feed this anxiety toward ageing.  As we age society seems t0 desire us less and less and contributes to the fear of aging.  We are no longer useful in the labor force. We are no longer attractive.  We are hidden from society by being put into homes so the rest of us don’t have to be reminded that one day we will be in this very position and in fact it is inevitable.

Making the Process More Enjoyable

Consequently we feel powerless to this undesirable process.  The fashion, cosmetic and plastic surgery industries are having a hay day over our anxieties and fear of aging.  In fact, they feed our fears because after all it is in their economic interest to keep us fearing and buying their products and services in this vain believe that we will somehow avoid impending death.

However, there is more than one way to look at ageing.  In fact, the word has many negative connotations that come along with it.  According to Buddha, in order to avoid suffering and pain we must detach from our physical reality and perceive it only as a temporary illusion.  By doing so we release ourselves from fear and suffering.  We decide to live in the moment and be grateful for good or bad and this includes the deterioration of the body.

In addition, our preoccupation with the loss of our youth prevents us from welcoming the changes and mystery the journey ahead presents. However, one can make a radical shift towards embracing the gifts of aging.  There are other ways to deal with ageing in order to create a positive, wonderful learning process.

As we grow older it is important we cultivate our relationships even more.  We need to keep in contact with someone close through thick and thin and subsequently our relationships will be based on deeper factors rather than just the way someone looks.

Become aware of your spirit and develop spirituality when through prayer, meditation, or Yoga.  We all need to feel the inner sense of our innate divinity.Lastly, make a difference in your world by doing something for people who need your help.  All over the world, love and help is needed and by helping the animals, people or the earth we can tap into our inner power and let our true beauty shine at any age rather than focusing on the fear of aging.

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Vascular Aging: What Your Doctor Knows About Vascular Disorders

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Vascular aging is something that we all have to deal with as we grow older. Although some people are fortunate not to really have problems with vascular aging, a lot of people suffer from various diseases due to vascular aging. If you are one of those people who have family history of vascular diseases, you may have inherited these diseases from your ancestors to be very careful with your health as you grow older.

Common Vascular Diseases That Are Associated with Vascular Aging

Venous disease is one of the common problems associated with vascular aging.  Actually, vascular aging is not the only reason why people suffer from this type of disease. Both the young and the old are prone to this disease. Why happens when you have venous disease? Venous disease is caused by inflammation or blockage in the veins especially around your legs. This condition can lead to difficulty in walking, pain, swelling and even leg ulcers. Although this type of disease is not exact serious, if not treated properly, this type of disease can lead to complications.

Another vascular disorder that is often linked with vascular aging is renal artery disease. This disease is caused by a blockage in the renal arteries. Unlike the venous disease that is not really serious, renal artery disease can be quite fatal. When the arteries around the renal area are blocked, kidney functions may be impaired which can lead to further complications like high blood pressure.

Aside from renal artery disease, another serious disorder that can be linked to vascular aging is abdominal aortic aneurysm.  Note that the aorta is the largest blood vessel of the body. When this blood vessel is weakened, it can burst and kill the person. Fortunately, with early diagnosis and right treatment, abdominal aortic aneurysm can be cured.

Who Are At Risk For Vascular Disorders?

According to experts, most people develop vascular diseases later in life. People who are already in their 50s and older are more prone to vascular disorders compared to those people who are still in their 40s. Note that vascular aging in a risk factor here. People who are suffering from diabetes mellitus and heart disease are at risk of suffering from vascular disorders. Moreover, people who smoke are more prone to this type of disease compared to those who do not smoke. In fact, studies show that smoking is the number risk factor when it comes to vascular disorders.

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