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Doctor's Senior Exercise and Health NewsletterThe monthly Doctor’s Senior Exercise and Health Newsletter is written solely for information to help seniors, baby boomers and anyone else who have an interest in staying healthy, living a vigorous, active lifestyle and combating the aging process. The newsletter also includes know-how in the form of useful tips and links to more extensive material on the Internet. Click here to subscribe or unsubscribe Back Issues May 1, 2007 Issue Vol. 7 No. 5 In This Newsletter Introduction Healthfully yours Health Hints Introduction*** The Doctor’s Senior Exercise & Health Newsletter is written monthly, solely for information to help seniors, baby boomers and anyone who may have an interest in staying healthy, living a vigorous, active lifestyle and combating the aging process. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and is not meant to prescribe treatments. It is offered strictly as an educational aid. Any medical problems you may have, we recommend that you seek the help of your physician or other healthcare professional. Discussing your intentions with your doctor is always the proper procedure. The newsletter also includes know-how in the form of useful tips and links to more extensive material on the Internet. You may wish to share this newsletter by sending a copy to a friend, neighbor or relative and suggesting they subscribe to it. This newsletter is scanned for viruses and is virus-free before it is sent to recipients!Website: http://www.doctorsexercise.com How to subscribe or unsubscribe: Send email address to: E-Mail address below: E-Mail address: doc1@gate.net Healthfully Yours*** A Time To Plant Gardening has been become a great pastime for many. It is a great way to get your exercise and commune with nature at the same time. Back in 2001 and again in 2004 I wrote about the benefits of gardening. However, I’m sure there are a great number of people who have the needed plot of ground to plant something and are not taking advantage of this healthy pastime. For those that don’t have that plot of ground, they can do some gardening on a smaller scale. There is no need to build your own window, patio, or balcony boxes. They are readily available in both wood and plastic in any building supply store in their gardening department. Gardening is sometimes associated as a pastime for seniors; however; gardening can be beneficial and enjoyed by people of all ages. Getting your children involved with a gardening project can be very rewarding as well as educational. Just imagine their delight in seeing a seed they planted in growing to a beautiful vegetable or flower. There are many different vegetables and herbs that are conducive to planting by the novice gardener. If the area were large enough, good choices would be tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce and potatoes. Imagine the happiness and feeling of accomplishment on your children’s faces (and yours) when you can pick these fresh vegetables and use them in your kitchen for healthy meals. For those who do not have a plot of ground, even the apartment dweller can become an indoor gardening enthusiast by using window boxes, and using small pots, placed strategically in well lighted areas. In this scenario, planting herbs is generally the way to go. Herbs such as basil, Parsley, Oregano, Dill, Cilantro, Chives and Thyme are usually the herbs of choice because of their frequency of use in cooking. A great number of these herbs can be bought in kits and ready to plant. When grown, these herbs can be used all year round in your cooking. You can also find a variety of herbs already planted in small pots and these will need very little care, while providing fresh herbs for your cooking needs. Plants and flowers are beautiful to plant, making for wonderfully colorful, displays of natural beauty, that will add serenity in your life. Gardening is an excellent way to get away from the daily stresses that are common in our daily living. Putting that little pellet (seed) in the earth and watching it grown into a gorgeous rose or other flower, is sure to bring joy to your life. There is no denying that. It has very calmative effects that will reduce stress and keep your blood pressure down. There are many caveats to remember when gardening. You should become aware of these dos and don’ts so that you do not become a victim of something that can be avoided with the proper knowledge. The novice gardener needs to be aware of these caveats. What you should know could be learned in the health hints below: Health Hints***
These are the varieties of poisonous plants you should be aware of. THE MOST POISONOUS IN THE FLOWERING VARIETY ARE: Ø Daffodil Ø Azalea Ø Mistletoe and Holly Ø Poinsettia Ø Amaryllis OTHER VARIETIES ARE: Ø Dieffenbachia, also called “Dumb Cane” Ø English Ivy Ø Philodendrons Ø Pothos, or Devils Ivy Ø Snake Plant (Mother-in-law tongue) Many individuals like to brew plant leaves to make a tea. The above plants should not be used in this manner under any circumstances. If they should be ingested, be sure to follow the advice in health hint number nine. Doc Cane
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