This document discusses concepts of holistic health and healthy aging. It defines holistic health as the ongoing movement towards accurate perception, appropriate feelings, and precise actions, bringing increasing pleasure, power, prosperity and profundity. It then discusses various physiological, psychological, and spiritual changes that occur with aging, including changes to cognition, affect, conation, organs and body systems. It argues that the common perception of aging as only involving dysfunction, dependence and helplessness is inadequate and pessimistic, and fails to recognize differences between human and animal aging.
The document is an internet competitive analysis report created by Splinternet Marketing for Brian Bateman. It analyzes rankings for 12 keywords and 1 URL on 19 search engines. It provides statistics on visibility changes between the current and previous ranking checks. It also lists detailed ranking results for each keyword and URL on each search engine.
This document provides an overview of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern and the Backbone.js JavaScript library for building web applications using MVC. It discusses how Backbone.js implements the core components of MVC - Models, Collections, Views and Routers. Models contain the data and logic, Collections are ordered sets of models, Views are responsible for rendering HTML/CSS templates, and Routers provide URL routing functionality. The document also provides code examples for defining and using Backbone.js Models, Collections, Views and Routers.
The document introduces "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel as a means to tap into the great cosmic intelligence and attract that which corresponds to one's ambitions and aspirations. It teaches how to use the power of mind constructively and creatively by first creating one's desires in thought. The Master Key explains how understanding and applying the creative processes of thought can hasten the evolution of humanity and uplift life on Earth. It promises to develop greater personality, character, and the power to achieve any worthy purpose by cultivating imagination, desire, intuition and other mental faculties.
This search engine ranking report from Splinternet Marketing analyzes the visibility of a website on search engines over time. It found that for the keyword "Internet Marketing Services", the website ranked in the top 30 on 3 search engines, with increases in ranking on Bing, Go, and Lycos. It also had a new top 500 ranking on Bing, Go, and Lycos. No changes were observed for the other keywords analyzed.
This document summarizes a training session on using social media to build community. The session covered communications planning, evaluating social media for goals, and planning next steps. Attendees learned about engaging communities, reaching target audiences, experimenting with messaging, and tracking social media effectiveness. They broke into groups to apply the concepts to sample community projects and develop social media plans. The training aimed to help attendees understand social media possibilities and determine if and how it could help achieve their goals.
The document is an internet competitive analysis report created by Splinternet Marketing for Brian Bateman. It analyzes rankings for 12 keywords and 1 URL on 19 search engines. It provides statistics on visibility changes between the current and previous ranking checks. It also lists detailed ranking results for each keyword and URL on each search engine.
This document provides an overview of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern and the Backbone.js JavaScript library for building web applications using MVC. It discusses how Backbone.js implements the core components of MVC - Models, Collections, Views and Routers. Models contain the data and logic, Collections are ordered sets of models, Views are responsible for rendering HTML/CSS templates, and Routers provide URL routing functionality. The document also provides code examples for defining and using Backbone.js Models, Collections, Views and Routers.
The document introduces "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel as a means to tap into the great cosmic intelligence and attract that which corresponds to one's ambitions and aspirations. It teaches how to use the power of mind constructively and creatively by first creating one's desires in thought. The Master Key explains how understanding and applying the creative processes of thought can hasten the evolution of humanity and uplift life on Earth. It promises to develop greater personality, character, and the power to achieve any worthy purpose by cultivating imagination, desire, intuition and other mental faculties.
This search engine ranking report from Splinternet Marketing analyzes the visibility of a website on search engines over time. It found that for the keyword "Internet Marketing Services", the website ranked in the top 30 on 3 search engines, with increases in ranking on Bing, Go, and Lycos. It also had a new top 500 ranking on Bing, Go, and Lycos. No changes were observed for the other keywords analyzed.
This document summarizes a training session on using social media to build community. The session covered communications planning, evaluating social media for goals, and planning next steps. Attendees learned about engaging communities, reaching target audiences, experimenting with messaging, and tracking social media effectiveness. They broke into groups to apply the concepts to sample community projects and develop social media plans. The training aimed to help attendees understand social media possibilities and determine if and how it could help achieve their goals.
This document is Part Four of "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel. It discusses the power of thought and how what you think indicates what you are. It explains that thought is a form of energy and the "I" or true self is a spiritual entity that can control both the mind and body. It provides exercises to strengthen the will by focusing thoughts on a goal and letting go of negative mental states like anger or worry. The key idea is that by controlling your thoughts you can manifest positive conditions in your life.
This document summarizes techniques for building web reading applications. It discusses using modular scripts and responsive design for building structured web apps. It also covers HTML5 concepts, web apps versus native apps, and keeping code DRY. Additionally, it provides examples of using Stylus and Jade for CSS preprocessing and HTML templating. Key techniques discussed include range and selection, real-time collaboration, web storage, widgets, typographic design for reflowable and fixed-layout reading, and font rendering optimizations.
This report from SEO, LLC analyzes the search engine rankings and competitive landscape for their client Brian C. Bateman's website SplinternetMarketing.com. It finds that the site ranked as the 101st result for "Internet Marketing Service" on Bing but did not previously rank, and ranked 56th but dropped 14 positions for "Internet Marketing Services". On Google, it ranked 45th as a new result for "Internet Marketing Service" and rose 16 positions to 79th for "Internet Marketing Services". The report provides an overview of its analysis scope and methodology.
This document summarizes key points from a construction law summer school discussion on emerging markets. It outlines some of the interactions between civil law and common law systems that can cause conflicts in construction contracts. Cultural and political concerns in emerging markets are also discussed, such as being bound by local dispute resolution forums and public policy requirements. The document also summarizes considerations for working with local contractors, splitting EPC contracts, contract administration expectations, and managing claims in international construction projects in emerging markets.
1. The document discusses the relationship between conscious thought and subconscious mind, and how thoughts create reality. It states that all thoughts are creative, whether positive or negative, and that by withdrawing energy and attention from unsatisfactory conditions through denial, one can terminate those conditions over time.
2. It explains that the subconscious mind is simply a phase of one's overall mind that is responsive to conscious thought. Whatever one focuses on intently in the conscious mind will be given energy in the subconscious mind and can thus manifest in reality.
3. By denying unsatisfactory conditions consciously, one is cutting them off from the creative power of thought and therefore they will fade away, even if not instantly. This process
Why, What, and of How Marketing MeasurementKathy Herrmann
This document discusses the why, what, and how of marketing measurement. It explains that proactive measurement leads to insights that assess campaign value and focus, benchmark performance, gauge market trends, and evaluate audiences. These insights allow optimal alignment of marketing with strategic goals. Measurement is the starting point for gaining insights that drive better business decisions and marketing effectiveness. The document provides guidance on establishing best practices, determining supporting technology, defining measurement plans for campaigns, and determining a measurement framework. It also discusses challenges like information hoarding and how to address them.
This report analyzes the search engine rankings of SEO, LLC and related keywords over time. It found that SEO, LLC ranked in the top 5 positions for 3 keywords and the top 10 positions for 4 keywords across Google and Bing. The rankings improved for 3 keywords, remained the same for 1 keyword, and declined for 2 keywords between the dates analyzed.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information about the document:
The document is an internet competitive analysis report from Splinternet Marketing that was created on April 16, 2011 for Brian C. Bateman. The report analyzes the rankings of 2 keywords and 1 URL on 9 major search engines over time. The results show that 15 listings were new or moved up in rankings, while no listings dropped or moved down.
This document discusses various topics related to technology companies and their products. It covers browsers like IE, Chrome, and Safari, as well as companies like Google, Apple, software programs, and individuals. For each topic, it lists 2-4 related sub-topics or recent updates to products from those companies. The document ends with a bonus section asking about education level.
The manager thanks the customer for purchasing a vehicle from their company. They ask the customer to provide feedback on their experience so far by completing an attached survey. The manager wants to ensure the company meets customer expectations and provides good customer service. They include a coupon as a token of their appreciation for the customer's business.
The document discusses the concept of Namasmaran and how it relates to everyday life and romance. It was initially thought that Namasmaran was something only for people who had resigned from active life, but it is becoming clear that it is actually a process of conscious evolution that makes individuals more objective, considerate of others, and able to react in an understanding manner by reducing impulsiveness. Namasmaran can play a pivotal role in enriching everyday life and blossoming and immortalizing romance throughout one's life when embraced from a young age.
Dr. Shriniwas Kashalika wishes all readers and friends a wonderful new year in 2010. He expresses gratitude for the tolerance and affection shown to him. Through his work, millions were able to freely read and download his books and articles on Namasmaran, Geeta, and Vishnusahasranam. He plans to wake early on New Year's Day to thank God for linking him with others and these spiritual texts, which help people rise above conflicts and come together in harmony.
This document discusses the practice of Namasmaran. It states that understanding of Namasmaran deepens and becomes integrated into one's entire personality over time. The document also states that through Namasmaran, one's attention shifts from sensory desires inward to the core. It notes there are benefits like silence, absence of ill thoughts, and a focus away from sensory pursuits during the practice. The document explores how Namasmaran embodies the ingredients of yoga and has healing capacities, though it may not reveal all of its aspects to everyone. It likens Namasmaran to things like constructing a source of nectar, creating a garden, and breathing oxygen.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Y O G A, M A N A G E M E N T A N D N A M A S M A R A N D Rshriniwaskashalikar
Yoga is discussed by many scholars but often drifts from common people's lives, either becoming an ascetic practice or just physical exercises. Yoga is actually an art of managing one's life like riding a horse. Indian society was damaged by past forces like regimentation and individualism, so it's important to re-explore scriptural wisdom through the simultaneous practice of yoga, which involves reorienting oneself for individual and universal blossoming through purification. The simplest way to revitalize mainstream lifestyle through yoga is through the practice of NAMASMARAN.
This document is Part Four of "The Master Key System" by Charles Haanel. It discusses the power of thought and how what you think indicates what you are. It explains that thought is a form of energy and the "I" or true self is a spiritual entity that can control both the mind and body. It provides exercises to strengthen the will by focusing thoughts on a goal and letting go of negative mental states like anger or worry. The key idea is that by controlling your thoughts you can manifest positive conditions in your life.
This document summarizes techniques for building web reading applications. It discusses using modular scripts and responsive design for building structured web apps. It also covers HTML5 concepts, web apps versus native apps, and keeping code DRY. Additionally, it provides examples of using Stylus and Jade for CSS preprocessing and HTML templating. Key techniques discussed include range and selection, real-time collaboration, web storage, widgets, typographic design for reflowable and fixed-layout reading, and font rendering optimizations.
This report from SEO, LLC analyzes the search engine rankings and competitive landscape for their client Brian C. Bateman's website SplinternetMarketing.com. It finds that the site ranked as the 101st result for "Internet Marketing Service" on Bing but did not previously rank, and ranked 56th but dropped 14 positions for "Internet Marketing Services". On Google, it ranked 45th as a new result for "Internet Marketing Service" and rose 16 positions to 79th for "Internet Marketing Services". The report provides an overview of its analysis scope and methodology.
This document summarizes key points from a construction law summer school discussion on emerging markets. It outlines some of the interactions between civil law and common law systems that can cause conflicts in construction contracts. Cultural and political concerns in emerging markets are also discussed, such as being bound by local dispute resolution forums and public policy requirements. The document also summarizes considerations for working with local contractors, splitting EPC contracts, contract administration expectations, and managing claims in international construction projects in emerging markets.
1. The document discusses the relationship between conscious thought and subconscious mind, and how thoughts create reality. It states that all thoughts are creative, whether positive or negative, and that by withdrawing energy and attention from unsatisfactory conditions through denial, one can terminate those conditions over time.
2. It explains that the subconscious mind is simply a phase of one's overall mind that is responsive to conscious thought. Whatever one focuses on intently in the conscious mind will be given energy in the subconscious mind and can thus manifest in reality.
3. By denying unsatisfactory conditions consciously, one is cutting them off from the creative power of thought and therefore they will fade away, even if not instantly. This process
Why, What, and of How Marketing MeasurementKathy Herrmann
This document discusses the why, what, and how of marketing measurement. It explains that proactive measurement leads to insights that assess campaign value and focus, benchmark performance, gauge market trends, and evaluate audiences. These insights allow optimal alignment of marketing with strategic goals. Measurement is the starting point for gaining insights that drive better business decisions and marketing effectiveness. The document provides guidance on establishing best practices, determining supporting technology, defining measurement plans for campaigns, and determining a measurement framework. It also discusses challenges like information hoarding and how to address them.
This report analyzes the search engine rankings of SEO, LLC and related keywords over time. It found that SEO, LLC ranked in the top 5 positions for 3 keywords and the top 10 positions for 4 keywords across Google and Bing. The rankings improved for 3 keywords, remained the same for 1 keyword, and declined for 2 keywords between the dates analyzed.
This 3 sentence summary provides the high level information about the document:
The document is an internet competitive analysis report from Splinternet Marketing that was created on April 16, 2011 for Brian C. Bateman. The report analyzes the rankings of 2 keywords and 1 URL on 9 major search engines over time. The results show that 15 listings were new or moved up in rankings, while no listings dropped or moved down.
This document discusses various topics related to technology companies and their products. It covers browsers like IE, Chrome, and Safari, as well as companies like Google, Apple, software programs, and individuals. For each topic, it lists 2-4 related sub-topics or recent updates to products from those companies. The document ends with a bonus section asking about education level.
The manager thanks the customer for purchasing a vehicle from their company. They ask the customer to provide feedback on their experience so far by completing an attached survey. The manager wants to ensure the company meets customer expectations and provides good customer service. They include a coupon as a token of their appreciation for the customer's business.
The document discusses the concept of Namasmaran and how it relates to everyday life and romance. It was initially thought that Namasmaran was something only for people who had resigned from active life, but it is becoming clear that it is actually a process of conscious evolution that makes individuals more objective, considerate of others, and able to react in an understanding manner by reducing impulsiveness. Namasmaran can play a pivotal role in enriching everyday life and blossoming and immortalizing romance throughout one's life when embraced from a young age.
Dr. Shriniwas Kashalika wishes all readers and friends a wonderful new year in 2010. He expresses gratitude for the tolerance and affection shown to him. Through his work, millions were able to freely read and download his books and articles on Namasmaran, Geeta, and Vishnusahasranam. He plans to wake early on New Year's Day to thank God for linking him with others and these spiritual texts, which help people rise above conflicts and come together in harmony.
This document discusses the practice of Namasmaran. It states that understanding of Namasmaran deepens and becomes integrated into one's entire personality over time. The document also states that through Namasmaran, one's attention shifts from sensory desires inward to the core. It notes there are benefits like silence, absence of ill thoughts, and a focus away from sensory pursuits during the practice. The document explores how Namasmaran embodies the ingredients of yoga and has healing capacities, though it may not reveal all of its aspects to everyone. It likens Namasmaran to things like constructing a source of nectar, creating a garden, and breathing oxygen.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Y O G A, M A N A G E M E N T A N D N A M A S M A R A N D Rshriniwaskashalikar
Yoga is discussed by many scholars but often drifts from common people's lives, either becoming an ascetic practice or just physical exercises. Yoga is actually an art of managing one's life like riding a horse. Indian society was damaged by past forces like regimentation and individualism, so it's important to re-explore scriptural wisdom through the simultaneous practice of yoga, which involves reorienting oneself for individual and universal blossoming through purification. The simplest way to revitalize mainstream lifestyle through yoga is through the practice of NAMASMARAN.
Yoga is conceived in many ways and is a connection between one's global perspective, thoughts, emotions, and actions in every sphere of life. It also connects metabolic, endocrine, autonomic, and central nervous system activities as well as the right and left cerebral cortex. This yoga can be achieved through NAMASMARAN, as one can verify.
Nishkama karma, or action without attachment to results, is a concept in the Bhagavad Gita. While it seems impossible to act without thinking of results, subtle actions like thinking and feelings cannot be defined by their physical causes and effects. As actions evolve, they become less crude and more cosmic in nature, with results that cannot be quantified. The highest form of action is namasmāran, or remembering God, as it merges subjectivity and objectivity such that ownership of actions and results ceases. Namasmāran is widely practiced in religions and can help emancipate oneself and others.
Dr. Shriniwas Janardan Kashalikar discusses his ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita. He analyzes chapter 3, noting that Lord Krishna expresses concern for common people who follow reputed individuals in society. Kashalikar says this implies that higher centers or controls in any system, including the universe, society, and human body, are followed by other component parts. Leaders must follow their duties to provide guidance and harmony. If leaders misbehave, society will perish. Similarly, if higher centers in the human body are deranged, the whole body will dysfunction. Kashalikar then asks what karma mukti or bandha mukti means, and explains that
Q U E S T I O N S A N D U N I V E R S A L L E A R N I N G D R S H R I N ...shriniwaskashalikar
The document discusses the importance and benefits of Namasmaran, or remembering the name of God. It states that after 31 years of teaching, the author has found that asking questions and being objective are most important for learning. The practice of Namasmaran has helped the author become more objective and have easier dialogue. Namasmaran is described as reorienting one's physiological being with one's true self through remembering God or a guru. It is considered a form of yoga that can be practiced by all and helps unite individual consciousness with objective consciousness.
The document discusses how one's perceptions and reactions to things are shaped by their personality and paradigm. Seeing something impressive can lead one to either desire it due to feeling it is beyond their reach, or to condemn it with a "sour grapes" reaction by deciding it is not worth the effort. Both reactions stem from pettiness. Forced acquisition or renunciation will not lead to satisfaction and can exploit oneself or others. True bliss comes from evolving one's life in a way that leads to individual and global blossoming through remembrance of God.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of a new drug on memory and cognitive function in older adults. The double-blind study involved 100 participants aged 65-80 and found that those given the drug performed significantly better on memory and problem-solving tests than the placebo group after 6 months. The drug was found to be safe and well-tolerated with no serious side effects reported.
Every now and then, people experience sub-clinical or potential suicide through negative thoughts about failure, degradation, or destruction that make them feel self-pity, shame, guilt, and suffering. This is caused by judging oneself based on the expectations of others rather than being true to oneself. To overcome this, one should practice NAMASMARAN, which involves remembering God. NAMASMARAN allows one to experience vitality in nature, feel buoyant and dynamic, and be relieved from restrictive ways of thinking. One should try this to live happily.
The document describes the author's childhood visits to the Laxmi Narayan temple in Walaval, India. As a child, the author enjoyed the scenic drive through green areas and small shops selling snacks and tea. The centuries-old temple and nearby lake made strong impressions. As an adult, the author's beliefs drifted after learning Marxist analysis but they have since realized the importance of family deities in guiding individuals towards cosmic consciousness from a young age in a gentle way through participation in worship and cultural activities. Visiting the Laxmi Narayan temple continues to be a rejuvenating reminder of this guidance.
R U B B I N G G U M S F O R H O L I S T I C H E A L T H D R S H R I N I...shriniwaskashalikar
Rubbing the gums, palate, and underside of the tongue provides various health benefits such as improved salivation, mouth cleansing, taste sensation, reducing bad breath and mouth infections. It can also help with sinusitis, preventing mouth ulcers and infections on the face. Stimulating these areas improves neural and circulatory function and provides an overall sense of freshness by stimulating corresponding areas of the brain.
The document discusses the concept of revolution. It states that as individual and social development progresses, concepts like "god", "freedom", and "revolution" change meanings. It describes how pursuits and struggles in life revolve around survival, procreation, establishing power and control, or defending one's self, culture, or religion. Methods of revolution include warfare, public education, non-cooperation, and other forms of protest. Ultimately, the world seems to be moving towards greater global unity, international cooperation, and focusing individual lives on higher cosmic consciousness.
R E S T L E S S N E S S D R S H R I N I W A S K A S H A L I K A Rshriniwaskashalikar
The document discusses restlessness as one of life's greatest enigmas. It describes restlessness as having an unknown origin and not being related to any particular want, though it can be compounded by things like hunger, thirst, insecurity, and sexual deprivation. The author complains about many things in life and nothing seems to fulfill or alleviate their restlessness, including sports, hobbies, and other creative activities. Their restlessness is exacerbated when confronted with conflicts between ideas of morality and the harsh realities of life. To overcome restlessness, the author must channel it productively through holistic self-development and specific efforts like spiritual practice and fulfilling one's duties, rather than blaming others.
R E S E R V A T I O N P O L I C Y & S U P E R L I V I N G D Rshriniwaskashalikar
The document discusses reservation policy and promoting holistic well-being in society. It argues that if people are not made helpless by pain, fear, or dependence, and do not obsess over material goods, they will not be parasitic. It also states that with self-realization and self-esteem, people will not be trapped in exploiter or exploited roles. Finally, it claims that with a holistic view of mankind's well-being, policies could be implemented to empower all people and abolish the need for reservations based on money, race, religion or caste. This would instead facilitate unity and harmony in society.
R E M E D I E S I F O U N D U S E F U L I N J O I N T P A I N S D R S...shriniwaskashalikar
Drinking 3-4 glasses of water in the morning on an empty stomach, drinking cow milk with dry ginger and turmeric, and taking fenugreek sprouted beans in the morning or evening can help with joint pains according to Dr. Shriniwas Kashalikar. He also recommends avoiding cold foods and drinks, eating chyavanaprash, gentle oil massages, breathing exercises, and practicing "superliving".
The document discusses reflections and creations, and how they can provide both pleasure and horror. It notes that people commonly enjoy watching their mirror image and receiving compliments, and performers enjoy audiences' applause. Creations like successful surgeries or films can also boost creators. However, reflections and creations sometimes show horrifying failures, which abstract thinkers working to help the world face through lack of or distorted feedback and creations. The document questions whether namasmāran, or remembrance of the divine name, could help such people, suggesting it is worth trying.
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5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT or Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves a range of roles in the human body. It is sometimes referred to as the happy chemical since it promotes overall well-being and happiness.
It is mostly found in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets.
5-HT is utilised to transport messages between nerve cells, is known to be involved in smooth muscle contraction, and adds to overall well-being and pleasure, among other benefits. 5-HT regulates the body's sleep-wake cycles and internal clock by acting as a precursor to melatonin.
It is hypothesised to regulate hunger, emotions, motor, cognitive, and autonomic processes.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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• Pitfalls and pivots needed to use AI effectively in public health
• Evidence-based strategies to address health misinformation effectively
• Building trust with communities online and offline
• Equipping health professionals to address questions, concerns and health misinformation
• Assessing risk and mitigating harm from adverse health narratives in communities, health workforce and health system
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8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
2. Before we consider the healthy aging, let us first
consider in brief the concept of HOLISTIC
HEALTH for healthy living!
HOLISTIC HEALTH
Holistic health in adult human beings is nothing
else but ongoing movement towards increasingly
accurate perception, appropriate feelings and
precise actions, with increasing pleasure, power,
prosperity and profundity.
Perception, feelings and actions are also
expressed by terms Cognition, Affect and
Conation respectively.
A] Cognition
In short, cognition means processing [appraisal]
of a huge variety of sensations impinging on us.
You can appreciate the importance of this
faculty if you consider the two important facts
viz. 24 hours of the day and twelve months of
the year, every one of us gets sensory inputs in
the form of physical, instinctual, emotional and
intellectual stimuli, which may be painful or
3. pleasurable in the form of a variety of personal,
familial, social, national and international events.
Cognition involves sensing, interpreting,
memorizing, questioning, pattern finding,
analyzing, correlating, synthesizing,
contemplating, understanding, appreciating and
hypothesizing on the basis of this information
input.
2] Affect
Affect means the effect of the variety of stimuli
which, may impinge on us. The affect is in a
way, “sandwiched” between cognition or
perception of stimuli and the conation or
response.
In general it involves the activity of various parts
of nervous, endocrine and metabolic changes.
The affect is usually experienced as a]
confidence, enthusiasm, pleasure, happiness,
love, attraction, patience, comfort etc. or b]
sadness, jealousy, hatred, depression, inhibition,
diffidence, loneliness, listlessness, impatience,
discomfort etc.
4. 3] Conation or action i.e. response
Conation is the response of an individual. This
can speaking, writing, listening, watching, and
other interactions usually referred to as behavior.
In traditional parlance this was called fulfillment
of four PURUSHARTHAs, viz. DHARMA,
ARTHA, KAAMA and MOKSHA through
practice of SWADHARMA.
DHARMA refers to accuracy in perception,
affect and conation. This leads to ARTHA i. e.
acquisition of material gains, followed by
KAAMA i. e. satisfaction of the mundane
desires [DHARMA AVIRUDDHAH KAAMAH
i. e. the desires which are not against the
DHARMA i.e. principles of global welfare.].
KAAMA is followed by MOKASHA i. e.
liberation from all sorts of bonds.
In short it must be appreciated that for most of us
holistic health refers to ever increasing and
appropriate satisfaction of physical, instinctual,
emotional, intellectual needs and fulfillment and
happiness arising from it.
5. Healthy Aging:
By the word ageing we generally think of an
unpleasant process associated with dysfunction
and disability. We think of a phenomenon full of
dependence and helplessness. It seems to
indicate only cumulative wear and tear due to
micro insults and time dependent programmed
loss of structure and function. It seems to imply
physical, psychological, intellectual and social
incapacitation. It seems to involve choking of
charm, routing of romance, decay of dreams,
annihilation of aspirations and end of new
beginnings. It seems to be an entity that signals
us to wind up every thing get ready to quit this
world- the world that we so much long to live in.
So let us study what is underlying this process of
ageing. But before we do that we have to
distinguish it from the handicap or dysfunction
that results from diseases and the changes
resulting from diseases and the natural process
6. of ageing, i.e. one which would take place in the
absence of diseases.
One can appreciate that such distinction is quite
difficult. Most of us suffer from ailments such as
infections, malignancies, diabetes, IHD, as well
as environmental onslaughts in the form of
ultraviolet radiation, heat, cold, pollution, food
additives, allergic substances, physical and
chemical injuries etc apart from psychological
inflictions!
But still the ageing that results in absence history
of gross or major diseases roughly represents the
true ageing and is generally attributed to two
basic facts
1] Genetic program:
Decides the range of the longevity of life for a
specific species and determines genetic program
by virtue of which there is time dependent loss
in structure and function. Genes program
senescence and death.
7. 2] Accumulation of injuries or micro insults:
Since very little is understood in this respect
there are many theories based on these two
tenets to explain the ageing. Since they focus on
a specific change, they are inadequate. But
together they do give us some insight into the
process of ageing.
2] THEORIES OF AGEING:
A] The Error Catastrophe Theory:
Random increase in errors of protein synthesis
i.e. defects in transcription and translation. But
these seem to be post translational modifications.
Further, in senescent cells accumulation of
misspelled proteins is not found and Induction of
synthesis of erroneous proteins experimentally
does not give rise to ageing.
B] Somatic mutation theory:
8. This suggests that there is age associated
increase in chromosomal aberration.
This is suggested to give rise progressive
increase in inefficient cells leading to organ
dysfunction.
C] Free radical theory:
Accumulation of metabolic waste products and
radical mediated cell damage e.g. hydroxy
peroxide, aldehydes and ketones, superoxide
radical, singlet oxygen and hydrogen peroxide..
Lipid peroxidation at cellular level is not
demonstrated in ageing.
And antioxidants are not as yet proved to be
useful in delaying ageing.
D] Ionizing radiations and such other
environmental factors may cause cell injury.
E] Cellular dysfunction in tissues such as CNS,
endocrine and immune system and influence
other systems. Thus decrease in synthesis,
increased breakdown, decrease in receptor
9. number, decrease in H-R combination, decrease
in HR internalization etc.
F] Sedentary jobs, late night parties, noise,
crowding, stress of highly competitive life,
uncertainty of socio-political surroundings,
consistent and protracted denial of the
recognition and appreciation in life, habits such
as excessive smoking, lack of enjoyable job, lack
of promotions and incentives in jobs etc. and the
plethora of stressors either not thought of or not
given due importance and hence not mentioned
in the text books; immensely influence the
aging process; and are described; in my books
viz. “Stress: Understanding and
Management” and Conceptual Stress:
Understanding and Management”.
3] VARIOUS CHANGES TAKING PLACE
DURING AGEING PROCESS
10. Overall changes in the body are decrease in the
height, increase in the length of nose, increase in
the length of ears, decrease in the circumference
of neck, decrease in the circumference of thighs,
osteoporosis, bending of the vertebral column
causing kyphotic deformity, reduction in the
periorbital fat causing sinking of the eyes etc.
a] PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES
Broadly speaking, maximum capacity, tolerance,
peak performance and reserve are reduced.
I] Matrix:
Collagen becomes stable, more rigid, more
insoluble and also reduction in its content and
increase in its degradation. In addition there are
changes in proteoglycans and plasma proteins.
This is due to damage due cross linking, less
formation of collagen, reduction in the elastin.
Fascia, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, and
peripheral vascular disease become rigid. Skin
becomes dehydrated, devoid of subcutaneous
fact and less elastic thus skin becomes wrinkled,
11. dry, pale due to reduction in capillary bed, more
susceptible to injury.
II] Blood:
Red bone marrow is replaced by yellow bone
marrow in the long bones first, flat bones and
then vertebrae. Physiological reserve capacity
for erythropoiesis and leucopoiesis is reduced.
III] Gastrointestinal tract:
Teeth : Enamel, dentin and cement all show
decline. Loss of teeth due to caries, periodontal
infection and reduced masticatory efficiency.
Weakness of cricopharyngeus, reduction in
presure gradient and inability to relax the lower
esophageal sphincter cause dysphagia.
Stomach: Age related atrophy of mucosa causing
achlorhydria. Pancreatic lipase reduced causing
streatorrhoea.
Motility of GIT is reduced: Hence there is
tendency towards constipation. In Ayurveda this
is categorized under VAATA VRIDDHI.
Intestinal lactase activity is reduced and villi are
reduced and absorption is reduced.
12. Liver cells reduce in number fibrous tissue
increases and size of liver cells increases.
Protein synthesis and microsomal mixed oxidase
activity required for metabolism of drugs and
steroids become less. Thus functions are reduced
but since the reserve is great the tests are in
normal limit.
IV] The immune system:
shows decrease in the T cell activity, decrease in
AB production and presence of auto anti bodies
due to reduced tolerance to antigens formerly
recognized as self. There is susceptibility to
infections. Since immunological -surveillance is
believed to eliminate neoplastic cells there is
higher incidence of cancer. Following stress of
bereavement there is steep decline in cell
mediated immunity and this causes death
following death of spouse or any other near /
dear one.
V] Reproductive system:
The hormonal secretion reduces and there is
stoppage of ova formation, ovulation in females
and there is gradual reduction in the
13. spermatogenesis causing reduction in the sperm
count.
Females show a distinct and identifiable change
in the form of menopause where has such change
is not distinct in males.
VI] Central nervous system and special senses:
Atrophy of the brain and neuronal loss.
Accumulation of lipofuscin and loss of synapses
and dendrites. Cholinergic deficit is
demonstrated in Alzheimer's disease and
Dopamine defect is demonstrated in Parkinson's
disease. Milder form of cholinergic deficit may
be responsible for commoner forms of senile
dementia and milder form dopaminergic deficit
may be responsible for milder form of hypo-
kinesia seen in old age.
There is deficit in autonomic responses leading
to postural hypo-tension and impairment of
temperature regulation
Decrease in sleep: There is difficulty in getting
sleep as well as there is tendency to wake up
during night and waking up early.
14. Presbyopia, cataract, rise in intraocular pressure.
Presbyacusis i.e. difficulty in hearing causes
difficulty in understanding speech and
localization of sound.
Sense of smell and taste also decline with age
but are not studied adequately perhaps because
they do not cause serious functional deficits.
VII] Endocrine system: There is decrease in
sympathoadrenal axis and there is reduced
tolerance to stress.
VIII] Cardiovascular system:
In those where there is no atherosclerosis, there
still reduction in elasticity of aorta. Increase in
systolic and pulse pressure. But no change in
diastolic pressure.
Atherosclerosis, Atrophy of myocardium,
Accumulation of lipofuscin, Fibrosis, Deposits
of amyloid, Contractility of heart is diminished,
contraction and relaxation time are increased,
Decrease in ventricular compliance, stenosis of
aortic and incompetence of mitral valves,
Number of pacemaker cells is reduced and so,
responses to sympathetic as well as
15. parasympathetic stimulation reduce and this
causes postural hypotension.
Maximal HR during exercise is reduced in aged
but cardiac output is maintained by increasing
stroke output.
IX] Respiratory System:
Microscopic changes:
The alveoli become flatter and narrower and
ducts enlarge. Walls of the alveoli become thin,
capillaries decrease in number. Alveolar surface
area decreases by 4 % every decade after the age
of 30. Pulmonary blood vessels show age related
increase in wall thickness.
Functionally there is decrease in total and timed
vital capacity. Increase in residual volume. Due
to reduced elastin lung compliance increases but
compliance of the total respiratory system
decreases due rigidity of chest wall after the age
of 60 years.
Due to loss of elastic recoil the pressure which
has to be built during expiration from the alveoli
so that air from alveoli forces open the airways,
is decreased. Due to this there is tendency of the
16. airways to collapse. This tendency to collapse
increases during expiration when expiration
must become active.
Due to decrease in capillaries there is reduction
in diffusion.
The response to hypoxia and hypocapnia are
reduced.
Thus ventilation, diffusion and regulation are all
impaired in elderly individuals.
X] Muscles :
Atrophy, reduction in contractility, decrease in
tone, cataract, hernia and rupture of inter-
vertebral disc etc.
XI] Excretory system :
Kidneys reduce in size, renal plasma flow and
GFR reduces 10 % per decade after 30, nephrons
and their secretory and absorptive functions
reduce and fibrous tissue increases. Kidney
vessels show age related changes irrespective of
hypertension.
It has been hypothesised that due to high protein
diet there may high solute load on the renal
capillaries leading to chronic dialation of the
17. capillaries leading to extravasation
macromolecules in renal glomeruli leading to
mesangial reaction causing renal damage.
b] PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES:
Frustration, depression, fear, anxiety, insecurity,
loneliness, vacuum, dejection, self pity, sadness
are some of the hallmarks of old age.
With ageing there is increasing restriction on the
kind of enjoyments one is accustomed to and this
can lead to frustration or depression.
The increasing chances of death especially due
death of the contemporaries cause alarm,
concern, anxiety and fear of death, diseases and
debility.
Due to lack of job after retirement or physical
inability there is always a sense of insecurity.
Lack of the children's company due to their
being increasingly independent gives a feeling of
loneliness. This can happen due to children
going abroad or away from home for their jobs.
Since most of the people of younger age groups
have their own pre-occupations the elderly are
18. left out. More over the ideas, choice, preferences
and other areas of interests differ and hence the
elderly are cut off from younger generation. This
distance gradually increases with advancing age.
This leads to vacuum, dejection, self pity and
sadness.
Thus overall the old people tend to become
increasingly melancholic.
d] ECONOMIC CHANGES
The ageing almost always associated with
reduced income and increasing economic
dependence on the others.
c] SPIRITUAL CHANGES:
In India we find that there is an increasing
tendency to visit temples and SATSANG. This is
because they want a certain kind of solace which
they do not get from day to day life and routine
activities. This is also to fill the vacuum created
due to retirement, and to get company of those
who sail in the same boat.
19. This has given to a widely prevalent yet totally
wrong notion that the spiritual pursuit should be
undertaken at old age.
But the courage, alertness, enthusiasm and other
physical and mental faculties which are
extremely important to undertake spiritual
pursuit [i.e. growth of consciousness]
considerably diminish in old age.
Old people become some what disinterested and
indifferent towards life. But this should not be
taken as detached attitude described in Geeta.
Old people are generally detached because they
accept that they cannot do anything to either
prevent things which they do not like, or to make
things happen which they like. Thus their
detachment is out of giving up, or acceptance of
defeat.
Some elderly individuals develop ascetic
thoughts due to losing interest in the routine life
because they are tired of responsibilities and
20. dynamism required for their job or profession.
This may mean reduction in income. But this has
nothing do with financial sacrifice. It is only
fallout of exhaustion.
It is not a spiritual virtue of selflessness.
Some individuals lose interest in the
surroundings due to decreasing sensory
perception and decreased mobility. They become
shy about their deficiency. So they avoid
socialization. Gradually they become
increasingly self centered and selfish. They
become over-concerned about themselves and
less sensitive to others' problems. They become
more rigid, adamant and at times obstinate. In an
attempt to assert themselves; they become
unreasonable and erratic.
But the impression, which we get from the
foregoing, is quite inadequate and therefore
wrong. Further it is dangerously pessimistic and
depressing. The horror of ageing, as made out to
be by merely observing certain physical or
21. psychological changes without realizing that
there is a vast difference between the ageing
of the animals and that of the human beings,
only creates fear about ageing. As a result;
instead of helping the aged; we expedite the
process of ageing and its ill effects; not only in
the elderly; but also in the younger minds by
creating fear psychosis. I have coined new terms
for it viz. gerontophobia, and
genrontoneurosis.
The depressing notion about ageing; fails to
notice the fact that while ageing, a person
accumulates not merely micro insults and
injuries but simultaneously accumulates a
variety of experiences, associated with
increasingly appropriate and accurate
interpretation of those experiences and
increasingly accurate responses to challenges
in life.
Ageing is also associated with greater and
greater degree of fulfillment, satisfaction, and
22. contentment due to achievements in life, success
in the aims / ambitions / aspirations. In the lesser
fortunate ones it is associated with happiness of
having procreated and seen children and grand
children grow. It is associated with experience of
their love. Even in the least fortunate ones it
incorporates the satisfaction that one has lived
[has not died young!].
Further it has be realized that while ageing the
aged individual gradually learns the inevitable
nature of ageing and death and hence gradually
learns to accept them uncomplainingly and
gracefully.
Age is respected in Indian culture. Thus age
brings extra care and respect to the individual.
He or she gets more services and comforts in
preference to the younger lot.
Let us clearly and definitely understand and
appreciate without any ambiguity that the
meaning of the word ageing is not merely
23. becoming old but also developing and
maturing. Aging is actually your passage
through the body full of wonderful learning and
blossoming! It is a passage of merging with your
true self! But it is essential to catch and hold on
to this thread of wisdom of pursuing your true
self right from childhood through the practice
NAMASMARAN with topmost priority, beside
other physical measures described in fitness and
yoga guides. This can help us overcome our fear
of old age and help the aged people to help
themselves also and others and improve the
quality of everyone's life aged as well as; to be
aged.
BUT WHAT IS NAMASMARAN?
Namasmaran means; remembering the name of
God, Guru, great souls; such as prophets and
holy objects such as planets and stars. It may be
remembered silently, loudly, along with music,
dance, along with breathing, in group or alone,
either with counting by rosary (called
24. SMARANI or JAPAMALA) or without
counting. The traditions vary from region to
region and from religion to religion.
However the universal principle underlying
NAMASMARAN is to reorient your
physiological being with your true self. In fact
while reorienting with true self you aim
to establish and strengthen the bond or
connection; between; your physiological
being; with your true self. You aim at
reunification with yourself!
Since remembering your true self is the pinnacle
of or culmination of individual
consciousness, and individual consciousness is
the culmination of every activity in life,
remembering any name of God or Guru (any
symbol of your true self) is equivalent to
opening the final common pathway for the
individual consciousness associated with
every possible activity to get funneled into or
unified with objective or cosmic
25. consciousness.
Thus NAMASMARAN is in fact the YOGA of
YOGA in the sense that it is the
culmination of consciousness associated with
every possible procedure and technique in
the yoga that you are familiar with. It is the
YOGA of YOGA because it is the
culmination of consciousness associated with all
the activities in the universe, which it
encompasses as well! It is YOGA of YOGA
because everybody in the world irrespective
of his/her tradition and the beliefs; would
eventually, ultimately and naturally reach it
it; in the process of liberation. Even so called
non believers also would not “miss” the “benefit
of remembering the true self through one symbol
or another”!
Just as NAMASMARAN is YOGA of YOGA it
is meditation of meditation also! It is the natural
and ultimate climax of every form of meditation.
26. These facts however have to be realized with
persistent practice of NAMSMARAN and
not blindly believed or blindly disbelieved with
casual approach!
In short NAMSMARAN is super-bounty of
cosmic consciousness for every individual to
realize it (cosmic consciousness)! This is truly a
super-bounty because a person who
experiences it, rises above mercenary,
commercial and even professional and
charity planes and manifest super- transactions
in his or her life!
These are just few observations to give rough
idea about what is NAMASMARAN.
NAMASMARAN is an ocean of bliss. Its true
meaning is beyond description in words and has
to b experienced, most preferably, by billions!
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