Monday, December 13, 2010

Defeating Entropy (Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Chopra)

     Entropy is the universal tendency for order to break down into disorder.  It has been around since the beginning of creation with heat, light and all other forms of energy which have been dissipating over time explains Chopra, in Ageless Body, Timeless Mind.  Entropy is on a one-way path, with no option of reversal.  It is similar to how an aged body cannot automatically turn young again, says Chopra.  In order to defeat aging, we need to learn how to defeat entropy.
    One way to defeat entropy is through exercise.  It's common knowledge that exercise is for more than looking good physically.  Exercise has been well documented as vital to a healthy life, overall.  "No group is at higher risk for depression, disease, and early death than people who are completely sedentary..." states Chopra.   In a tufts study it was found that a group between 60 and 75 years old who lifted weights 3 times a week for three months, lowered their biomarkers, blood pressure, blood-sugar tolerance, and metabolic decline was reversed. 
  Through exercise we can love ourselves by giving ourselves a great chance at a long life with good health.  The good news is that when we are healthy it gives us more time to spend with our loved ones.  It gives us the opportunity to experience fun activities.  Mostly, it allows us to experience life the way we were meant to.

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