pursuing some hobbies could take you closer to healthy living'
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While most of you reading this would find it difficult to relate to, some of us do fondly reminisce of a time when the fathers or husbands in the family returned from work while it was still bright outside, all cheerful and eager to join the rest of the family for the evening cup of tea and snacks and participate in discussions' patiently hearing out the children chirp about their day at school or helping out the ladies with the chores'
The situation might sound alien in context of our current lifestyles, where there's barely time to enjoy dinner and exchange a word or two with the kids or spouse before it's time to attend to the phone or start punching into the laptop. Not that you're to be blamed; yes, times are such, but while you flow with the rapids, it's also important to beware of the rocks along the way. And stress happens to be the harmful side-effect of overwork which can ramify into various health disorders. To avoid those tiring trips to the hospital and those illegible prescriptions, you couldn't merely rely on exercise alone. Hark back to your school days, when you were forced to develop hobbies: it wasn't only to help you glamourise your resume; they are also a therapeutic wellspring to draw from.
Mrs Verma had moved to Delhi from Jamshedpur, a quiet and relaxed city. She found it difficult to cope up with the hustle and bustle of the capital city and, over the years, observed her energy levels decline. On consulting a psychiatrist, she was asked to spend time on an activity that relaxed her mind. Mrs Verma started taking time out for gardening in her backyard, and within weeks her blood pressure normalised and she found that 'feel good' factor in her life. Consultant Psychiatrist at Max Healthcare, Dr Ajay Pal Singh explains that this is no myth. 'It is not scientifically proven but it has been observed on many occasions that gardening can be a stress buster. Gardening affects the mind in a positive manner because when you plant a sapling, you would want to take care of it and see it grow into a tree. This hope, in a way, gives your mind something to look forward to, which in turn affects your health in a positive way.' He further adds that it's not just gardening, but anything that relaxes the mind and especially an activity that can give one a sense of achievement should definitely be pursued. 'Many people don't realise it but it does have a positive effect and adds to one's life span. I have seen stress levels reduce in many people by pursuing hobbies like stamp collection, coin collection, visiting old monuments and antique shops. It might sound strange but it works!' said Dr Singh. Megha's father had recently recovered from a heart attack, and during one of those regular visits to the doctor, he was advised to keep a dog. 'My dad did not buy the idea. I bought a dog only to fulfill my wish of keeping a pet. And it so happened that my dog became my dad's pet. He takes care of my dog and takes him out for a walk, and my dog in turn loves playing with him,' said Megha. Little wonder that her dad's health showed tremendous improvement soon after. Doctors say that spending time with pets and seeing them react eases the mind and momentarily erases all tensions in the mind. The State University of New York at Buffalo had conducted a research comparing hypertension levels in stockbrokers. It was observed that the blood pressure of those who adopted a cat or a dog were restored closer to normal, than those without any pets. Dr Ajay Pal mentions, 'Ask anyone who has a pet, especially a dog, and he will tell you how much happiness they can get. And a happy life is a healthy life.'
Whether or not hobbies are therapeutic has yet to be scientifically proven, but it has been observed by psychiatrists and medical consultants that activities that give the mind a sense of achievement or help instill hope, is therapeutic. 'Mind games like solving puzzles, playing cards, listening to music or collecting rare objects help in de-stressing a person, and a stress-free life is a healthier and longer life,' expounds Dr Singh. So, make positive living your aim, so you don't find yourself eating more pills than meals in your twilight years.
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While most of you reading this would find it difficult to relate to, some of us do fondly reminisce of a time when the fathers or husbands in the family returned from work while it was still bright outside, all cheerful and eager to join the rest of the family for the evening cup of tea and snacks and participate in discussions' patiently hearing out the children chirp about their day at school or helping out the ladies with the chores'
The situation might sound alien in context of our current lifestyles, where there's barely time to enjoy dinner and exchange a word or two with the kids or spouse before it's time to attend to the phone or start punching into the laptop. Not that you're to be blamed; yes, times are such, but while you flow with the rapids, it's also important to beware of the rocks along the way. And stress happens to be the harmful side-effect of overwork which can ramify into various health disorders. To avoid those tiring trips to the hospital and those illegible prescriptions, you couldn't merely rely on exercise alone. Hark back to your school days, when you were forced to develop hobbies: it wasn't only to help you glamourise your resume; they are also a therapeutic wellspring to draw from.
Mrs Verma had moved to Delhi from Jamshedpur, a quiet and relaxed city. She found it difficult to cope up with the hustle and bustle of the capital city and, over the years, observed her energy levels decline. On consulting a psychiatrist, she was asked to spend time on an activity that relaxed her mind. Mrs Verma started taking time out for gardening in her backyard, and within weeks her blood pressure normalised and she found that 'feel good' factor in her life. Consultant Psychiatrist at Max Healthcare, Dr Ajay Pal Singh explains that this is no myth. 'It is not scientifically proven but it has been observed on many occasions that gardening can be a stress buster. Gardening affects the mind in a positive manner because when you plant a sapling, you would want to take care of it and see it grow into a tree. This hope, in a way, gives your mind something to look forward to, which in turn affects your health in a positive way.' He further adds that it's not just gardening, but anything that relaxes the mind and especially an activity that can give one a sense of achievement should definitely be pursued. 'Many people don't realise it but it does have a positive effect and adds to one's life span. I have seen stress levels reduce in many people by pursuing hobbies like stamp collection, coin collection, visiting old monuments and antique shops. It might sound strange but it works!' said Dr Singh. Megha's father had recently recovered from a heart attack, and during one of those regular visits to the doctor, he was advised to keep a dog. 'My dad did not buy the idea. I bought a dog only to fulfill my wish of keeping a pet. And it so happened that my dog became my dad's pet. He takes care of my dog and takes him out for a walk, and my dog in turn loves playing with him,' said Megha. Little wonder that her dad's health showed tremendous improvement soon after. Doctors say that spending time with pets and seeing them react eases the mind and momentarily erases all tensions in the mind. The State University of New York at Buffalo had conducted a research comparing hypertension levels in stockbrokers. It was observed that the blood pressure of those who adopted a cat or a dog were restored closer to normal, than those without any pets. Dr Ajay Pal mentions, 'Ask anyone who has a pet, especially a dog, and he will tell you how much happiness they can get. And a happy life is a healthy life.'
Whether or not hobbies are therapeutic has yet to be scientifically proven, but it has been observed by psychiatrists and medical consultants that activities that give the mind a sense of achievement or help instill hope, is therapeutic. 'Mind games like solving puzzles, playing cards, listening to music or collecting rare objects help in de-stressing a person, and a stress-free life is a healthier and longer life,' expounds Dr Singh. So, make positive living your aim, so you don't find yourself eating more pills than meals in your twilight years.
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