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Jakarta, 26 August 2023 – Lately, the term ‘remaja jompo’ or ‘elderly teenagers’ has been used to describe young people who experience fatigue, back pain, and aches after physical activity. These symptoms can lead to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, gout, high cholesterol and others.
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) records that NCDs are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Based on their research, 95.5% of Indonesian people do not consume enough vegetables and fruits, 33.5% of people lack physical activity, and 29.3% of people of productive age smoke every day.*
Tokopedia's Corporate Affairs Lead, Antonia Adega, said, "Maintaining health is very important for people of all ages, including teenagers. To purchase health and personal care products, people can visit Tokopedia Zona Sehat. There are flash sales twice daily up to 90% off so that shopping can be more economical."
‘Remaja jompo’ tend to have lower back pain; check out five tips for healthy living from Tokopedia!
Tokopedia shares five tips for healthy living that young people can do to maintain health and fitness in their activities at all times.
1. Use essential oils for quality sleep
“Avoid staying up late and create a regular sleep schedule. This is important to support physical and mental health. Getting enough sleep will help to restore energy and reduce the risk of fatigue, which is common in ‘elderly teenagers’," explained Antonia.
“To improve sleep quality, use aromatherapy products such as lavender or chamomile-scented essential oils. Sales of essential oils on Tokopedia have increased almost 1.5 times throughout the first semester of 2023 compared to the previous semester," added Antonia.
You can get various aromatherapy products from local entrepreneurs on Tokopedia, like Peek Me Naturals. As the brand name suggests, Peek Me Naturals products are made fromnatural ingredients that are alcohol-free, paraben-free, and chemical compound-free. Peek Me Naturals also provides products to help overcome insomnia, such as Peek Me Rock-A-Bye Oil.
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“Almost 85% of Peek Me Naturals products are vegan-friendly to support a sustainable lifestyle. We also reduce the use of plastic in packaging during delivery by replacing bubble wrap with drawstring paper," explained Peek Me Naturals Founder, Arlin Chondro. During the second quarter of 2023, sales of Peek Me Naturals on Tokopedia increased almost 1.5 times compared to the second quarter of 2022.
2. Warm the body with telon oil
The use of telon oil is closely associated with the ‘elderly teenagers’ phenomenon. Telon oil is suitable for warming up tense bodies like necks and wrists. Inhaling telon oil is also beneficial for relieving stress and calming the mind.
Doodle Official Shop, a local business on Tokopedia, produces telon oil in roll-on form for easier use. Over the past month, Doodle sales on Tokopedia, including its telon oil products, increased almost 1.5 times compared to the average transaction during the second quarter of 2023.
“Doodle offer new formulation of telon oil that is different from otherr telon oils. "Our products consist of natural ingredients, such as coconut oil (Oleum cocos), eucalyptus oil (Oleum cajuputi), fennel oil (Oleum anise), and green tea oil to help relieve symptoms of colds, such as flatulence," said Taufiqurrahman Hidayat, Owner of Doodle.
3. Use lumbar back support to improve posture
One of the complaints often expressed by ‘remaja jompo’ is back pain. To overcome back pain, the Indonesian Ministry of Health recommends maintaining an upright posture when sitting or standing to reduce excess pressure on the muscles and spine.**
To help improve posture when sitting, people are advised to use lumbar back support. This equipment can reduce the risk of spinal and back problems in the younger generation. "Sales of lumbar back support jumped almost 1.5 times on Tokopedia during the first semester of 2023 compared to the second semester of 2022," added Antonia.
4. Exercise diligently
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the younger age group to exercise at least 150 minutes per week at moderate to low intensity. *** Nutritionist Putri MJ, S.Gz, also warned not to exercise excessively. “Your exercise duration can be built slowly, starting from 10-15 minutes. Do not immediately force heavy exercise. Also, give yourself a one-day break without exercising to rest," said Putri with Tokopedia (25/05/23).
“People are increasingly aware of the importance of exercise. This is evident from the sales of sports equipment on Tokopedia, which has more than doubled over the past month compared to the average transaction during the second quarter of 2023," said Antonia.
Indonesians can buy sports products through Tokopedia Sportacular Shopathon campaign. Welcoming the recent world basketball championship held in Indonesia, Tokopedia and seller provided the official merchandise, with discounts of up to 70% available on the campaign page.
5. Pay attention to nutritional needs
Nutritional needs must be considered during intense physical activity, especially in the dry season. “Prioritize the consumption of protein-rich foods. Generally, a person's daily protein requirement is 0.8-1.2 grams times body weight. For example, if a person's weight is 50 kg, then the protein needed is 40-60 grams daily," Putri explained with Tokopedia.
“The body needs macro and micronutrients to improve the immune system. Macro substances include protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc. Also, increase the consumption of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains with high fiber content to overcome constipation, increase body immunity, and reduce bad cholesterol levels in the blood," Putri suggested with Tokopedia.
Vegetables and fruit contain a lot of water and electrolytes, so it is essential for the ‘elderly teenagers’ to keep the body hydrated, especially during the dry season. "During the peak of the dry season in July 2023, compared to the average monthly transactions throughout 2023, sales of vegetable and fruit products through Tokopedia almost doubled. People can buy various fresh food ingredients such as vegetables and fruit in less than two hours through Tokopedia NOW!," concluded Antonia.
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**Sources: Kemenkes RI site
***Sources: WHO site
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