Lyndon Thomas Insurance
BEND, STRETCH, THRIVE
How Yoga Can Keep You Balanced and Resilient After 50
As you begin the stretch to your golden years, a little extra stretching might help you more than you think. Yoga has long provided people of all ages with many mental and physical health benefits. From increased strength to better flexibility and balance, this holistic and accessible form of exercise has been proven to help people lead healthier lives. So, it’s never too early to add some easy poses into your daily routine.
benefits, but incorporating yoga into your routine can help you shed pounds.
BETTER BALANCE We will all lose some flexibility with age, but yoga’s slow, focused movements can drastically improve your balance. Many yoga poses are designed to strengthen muscles and make you more limber. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injuries for older adults. So, building better balance and confidence now will help you in the future. Unlocking the secrets of vitality, clarity, and joy as we age is as simple as rolling out a yoga mat. From enhanced flexibility to a moment of peace, yoga is a timeless resource for living well at all stages
Let’s explore three of the transformative effects of practicing yoga as we age and its ability to keep us feeling young.
STRONGER BONES Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones, making them fragile and susceptible to injuries. People typically begin to experience the onset of this condition at age 50 or older. Gentle, low-impact forms of yoga, like restorative or hatha, have been shown to slow bone thinning. Aim to do non-strenuous yoga for at least 15 minutes daily to protect your bones from fractures. HEALTHY WEIGHT Maintaining a healthy weight for your age and body type is crucial to many elements of your well-being. By doing yoga for just an hour every day, a person can burn more than 2,000 calories a week. You don’t have to namaste much to enjoy the weight management
of life. Embrace this journey, savor each stretch, and build a practice of yoga that will keep your mind and body healthy.
RESPONDING TO PRESSURE
Let’s jump right in. LTIA clients are in 22 states across the nation, and everyone is feeling the pressure. It is a fact that in the past three years, our nation has absorbed within our borders a population greater than the state of Ohio. While there are differing political and even moral perspectives on this matter, what is inevitable and is touching every reader of Lyn’s Ledger is the pressure this brings to our health care system. Medical services are generally provided through emergency services and hospitals, primary care and specialty care. The major health care payment systems in the U.S. are private insurance, Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) for low income, and Medicare for those 65-plus. By law, hospitals must receive and treat all medical emergencies, regardless of the legal status of the injured or ill individual. For those without means of payment, the emergency room is where health care is accessed, putting financial pressure on already strapped hospital budgets. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 ...
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