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By Adelekan Oluwaseun Ojo.
A Simple Health Guide for Long Life and Strength.
Growing older is a blessing — but it also comes with changes in the body. The immune system becomes weaker, energy levels drop, and organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, and joints need more care than ever.
The good news? Most sicknesses at old age can be prevented with the right lifestyle choices.
Below are practical, simple, and proven ways to stay healthy, strong, and active as you age.
1. Eat Foods That Heal, Not Harm.
Your body becomes more sensitive as you grow older. The wrong diet quickly leads to high blood pressure, diabetes, inflammation, and weak immunity.
Healthy eating tips:
Reduce salt, sugar, and fried foods
Eat more fruits, vegetables, and fibre
Choose foods rich in calcium and healthy fats
Stay hydrated — drink clean water often
Reduce processed, canned, and artificial foods
A clean diet keeps your organs functioning well and prevents sickness.
2. Keep Your Body Moving
Movement is life — especially at old age.
Even light exercise:
Improves blood circulation
Strengthens the heart
Reduces joint pain
Boosts mood
Prevents obesity and chronic diseases
Simple exercises for elderly people:
Daily walking
Stretching
Light household chores
Simple aerobics
Swimming (if available)
Just 20–30 minutes daily is enough.
3. Sleep Well and Rest Properly
Lack of sleep weakens immunity and affects the heart and brain. Many illnesses in elderly people come from stress and poor rest.
Healthy sleep habits:
Sleep 6–8 hours every night
Reduce late-night activities
Keep your room quiet and comfortable
Limit caffeine or heavy meals before bedtime
Rest heals the body.
4. Protect Your Immune System
Your immune system is the “soldier” that fights diseases. It naturally becomes weaker with age — so you must support it intentionally.
Strengthen your immunity by:
Eating fruits rich in vitamin C
Reducing stress
Staying active
Drinking herbal supplements like Jigsimur
Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol
A stronger immune system means fewer sicknesses.
5. Manage Existing Health Conditions Early
Diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, kidney issues, or cholesterol become worse when ignored.
So:
Check your blood pressure regularly
Monitor your sugar levels
Take your medications correctly
Go for routine medical checkups
Early control prevents complications at old age.
6. Stay Social and Mentally Active
Loneliness and depression weaken immunity. Keeping your mind active helps prevent memory loss, stress, and emotional sickness.
Stay connected by:
Talking to family
Joining community or church activities
Playing games that improve memory
Reading and learning new things
A joyful mind supports a healthy body.
7. Clean Environment, Clean Health
A dirty environment exposes elderly people to infections, cough, malaria, and skin diseases.
Keep your surroundings:
Clean
Well-ventilated
Free from stagnant water
Free from smoke and pollution
Good hygiene reduces avoidable illnesses.
8. Use Natural Support to Boost Wellness
As the body gets older, natural supplements help fill nutritional gaps and support immunity, digestion, liver and kidney functions.
Products like Jigsimur are becoming popular among elderly people because they help with:
Better immunity
Cleansing the system
Reducing inflammation
Supporting kidney and liver health
Improving digestion and energy levels
Healthy aging becomes easier when the body gets natural support.
It is important to note that old age does not mean sickness. With the right choices, you can live long, strong, active, and happy.
Eat well. Move well. Rest well. Stay connected. Stay clean. Strengthen your immune system.
These simple steps create a healthy and fulfilling old age.
……… Adelekan Oluwaseun Ojo, is a counseling psychologist, and a business & health consultant with Jigsimur Zdex Int’l, a company which is into the production and distribution of Jigsimur herbal health drink, a natural curative and preventive herbal medicine from South Africa.
For personal consultation, you can contact us on 07089225319 or 08035122399
