Detox in the Old Age

For many people, detoxification is thought of as a cleansing activity that is strictly made by food or drinks. Modern thinking, though, elevated it to another level which includes cleansing of negative thinking and emotions. This includes meditation, tai chi, exercise, playing sports, or even going a hike to the park.

For middle-aged and old-age people, there are some physical activities that are not possible due to their weakening body. Fortunately, there are still ways that one can practice cleansing. Praying, meditation, fishing, even mountain hiking and sailing are among the ways to be relaxed. These activities allow natural therapies to alleviate and enlighten the mind and body at the same time.

Praying

One of the simplest and easiest ways of releasing the pressures of living is thru praying. Not only religious men inside the church, synagogues, mosques or temples can do this.

According to various religious teachings, praying is a mental and spiritual activity that allows an individual to talk to his creator. This is a quiet time to ask for forgiveness, guidance, direction and peace of mind. For many aging people, they find solace in saying their prayers, either inside a place of worship or at home, before they go to sleep.

Meditation

Another kind of mental and spiritual activity, meditation is way more profound than praying. It allows the body to relax, breathe methodically, and focus the mind on thinking specific objects or things.

Buddhists monks are among the experts of this kind of mind detoxification. They require their participants to forget things from the material world. They also require forgetting bad experiences from their past, the people around them and the bad decisions they made. This allows the person to “unpack his bags” and enter a state of calmness.

For people who don’t have an access to a temple, a solution is always there. Choose the best time which you will not be disturbed. Grab an audio player with meditative music or chant, allow an hour or two and start sitting with a cross-legged seating position. Focus your mind about now and forget your problems, even for a moment.

Fishing

For people who still seek for simple pleasures done outdoors, spending a quiet day in a nearby body of water is a perfect idea. Grab the fishing gears, bait and some patience because fishing is an activity that requires more from the fisher.

The wonders of fishing are simple; if one manages to catch a fish, it will give more than just food for the table. It gives the priceless satisfaction of catching a live creature. It brings unexplainable joy and happiness, especially if the person is accompanied by his friends or a relative from the younger age. It also promotes social and emotional bonding between them.

Mountain Hiking

Most Western countries are endowed handsomely by nature. Mountains, lakes, valleys, and lush forests filled with the wonders of mother earth. One way to release the stress and tension of modern living is to pack your bags and head over to the nearest national park.

The scent of trees, the sound of leaves, insects and birds, and the feel of tranquility are unmistakable. It brings more than just relaxation; it brings natural therapies to the mind, body and spirit through the overwhelming calmness of nature.