Doctor's Journal
A Guide For Senior Longevity
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LIVING THE GOOD LIFE
For most of us, during our early years, we have been busy working, raising a family, or just trying to get by. We never thought it necessary, we never had the time, and therefore not enough emphasis was placed on keeping our bodies physically fit. The word exercise was not in our vocabulary. The Surgeon General of the United States once said, "That more people die of a sedentary lifestyle than deaths caused by smoking".
You have heard the expression, "The Golden Years", however for too many they have become tarnished, which are unfortunate. As we grow older, the most simple things we used to do, become harder and harder for us to do. Putting on your sox and shoes, or getting into a pair of trousers can be a chore. Ordinary tasks that we used to take for granted become more and more difficult for some to perform.
How then are we to prevent this tarnishing of our lives? Well people, to live a healthy and vigorous lifestyle we must start to move our bodies more. Think of your body as a fine piece of machinery or even an automobile. If you don’t, what do you think will happen? Like in an automobile or machinery, yes of course, it starts it’s own insidious little processes of slow destruction. The fluids in our joints start to decrease, and in some cases disappear entirely. Arthritis, rheumatism, stiff joints are just a few of the indignities we suffer.
One of the most important things is flexibility. Without flexibility, we lose our ability to move properly and our quality for enjoying life suffers greatly. In order to remain flexible, we must constantly challenge our muscles, joints and ligaments. The only way to do that is to exercise our muscles, joints and ligaments, and to do that is to move our bodies more. Being a "couch potato" only adds insult to injury. What then must one do to get on the right path to attain a healthy body? Start with the everyday simple tasks. Say you are within walking distance to your bank, beauty parlor, or any store for that matter, then by all means walk to that bank, beauty parlor, or store. DO NOT TAKE YOUR CAR! If you live on a high floor, start by walking down one flight, and then take the elevator. When you return, get off on the floor below and walk up. You can increase the floors as you increase your stamina. Try to take a walk after breakfast or dinner if you can. It will do you a world of good.
For those of you who have access to a pool, by all means use the pool whenever possible. When you use the pool, be sure to swim. If you do not swim, walking in the pool is an excellent form of exercise. In other words, just don’t stand motionless and soak. Be sure to move your arms as you walk in the pool.
The most important thing of all is motivation. You have to motivate yourself to improving your health and living a more vital and vigorous lifestyle. What better way to do that than by starting an exercise program that will only take 15 to 20 minutes of your time? WHAT A GREAT INVESTMENT! Where can you get a better return on your investment? That is an investment that can add years to your life. Remember please, dedication and motivation are the keywords in becoming more vital, having a more vigorous lifestyle and enjoying a better quality of life.
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About the Book
This book addresses the senior demographics. The rapid aging of the population, from approximately 50 million this year to 65 million next year, is the main focus of the book. In over 50 years of practice, Dr. Cane has found that in recent years, seniors are in more of a dilemma concerning their health problems. They are constantly being bombarded with help tips, but unfortunately answers for their illnesses are not given in a manner to help them help themselves. Many of the diseases and conditions that plague them were never discussed to their satisfaction, and how they can help these conditions were never addressed satisfactorily. Even today, doctors do not take the time to answer their questions to clarify their concerns. Over the years Dr. Cane has seen patients come in with this dilemma. He has tried to answer many of these questions so that they can take an active part in the treatment of these conditions. It has been with this in mind that he has written this book. The book is informative and is written in simple straightforward language that is readily understood by the layman. Any medical terms are explained and not ignored. The reader is given a clear picture of the anatomy of the condition being written about in language that can easily be understood. Any medical terms are fully explained. The information relating to these diseases or conditions are discussed with the pertinent factors explained so that the reader will not be overburdened. Dr. Cane places particular emphasis on how the individual can help their particular ailment by self-home healthcare. The book emphasizes that because of the sedentary lifestyle of the senior, there is a need for them to be motivated in the proper ways of staying healthy, fit, and vital throughout their senior years. Throughout the book he speaks of the proper exercise program, and recommends the "Doctor’s Senior Exercise" program that he has developed and which he has made into a video. The simplicity of the suggestions found in this book will give the reader a newfound insight into their conditions and how to cope with it. This knowledge can be the greatest factor in achieving a pain-free, happy, vigorous, vital lifestyle and increasing longevity at the same time.
About the Author
Dr. Emanuel M. Cane, D.C. has been a practicing Chiropractor for over 50 years. He practiced in New York for 17 Years, in New Jersey for 20 years, and the rest in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he is still practicing. He is a member of the Florida Chiropractic Society. He attended The Chiropractic institute of New York for four years attaining the degree Doctor of Chiropractic. He also took post-graduate courses in X-ray and Laboratory techniques. Prior to attending The Chiropractic Institute of New York, he attended New York University taking courses before becoming an Inspector for the US Air Force, after which he entered the US Army where he served for 3 ½ years. The focus of his practice in recent years has been to improve the health of seniors. Towards this end, he has written the Doctor’s Journal-A-Guide For Senior Longevity. He developed an exercise program that will benefit seniors in keeping fit. The program is called "Doctor’s Senior Exercise," and he has produced a video of the program so that more seniors will be able to take advantage of this motivating way of staying fit and healthy throughout the senior years. He has written many articles covering a wide spectrum of conditions that afflict seniors and the younger population. He also realized the importance of nutrition and diet in maintaining the health of the individual. The fact that there are so many diets being foisted on the public, many of them fads, makes it all the more important for the individual to eat a properly balanced diet. He has also written a cookbook called Mamas Kitchen, Back to Basics.