The modern world has seen the
emergence and reemergence of all sorts of diseases. Some of these diseases are
curable while others are not. When we talk about health, we are not just
majoring on the lack of infirmities and diseases; it also entails being
mentally, socially and physically fit.
Prevention is better than
cure. This statement has been tested and found to be true. It has been
discovered that majority of the cases reported to the hospital are preventable.
However, only few people take preventive measures against the acquisition of
such diseases.
Over the past years, medical
practitioners have been viewed as the guardians of health. However, it is vital
to realize that matters about health need to be a personal initiative. A person
can therefore decide to be careless of his health and suffer the consequences
or safeguard it and reap the fruits of doing so.
Unhealthy behaviors can lead
to acquisition of diseases such as Malaria, Cholera, Typhoid, Diabetes, High
blood pressure or Obesity, all of which are capable of blowing out of
proportion if not watched carefully.
Adoption of healthy lifestyles
begin with a change of mindset. One has to understand that whatever he has been
doing posses a health hazard on his life as well as his family’s, before he can
turn from it. He should try finding out the best way of changing this unhealthy
lifestyle without going wrong. For instance if he realizes that his lifestyle
puts him at a high risk of developing Obesity, then he should try to avoid
eating junk foods such as French fries, most of which contain a lot of fat. He
can also seek the help of a nutritionist on the best diet to use.
Body exercise is also very
important in achieving good health. It doesn’t matter whether it is done at
home or in the gym; as long as it is effective in achieving body fitness, then
it will be a move to the right direction. Exercise helps in checking blood
glucose level as well as controlling fat content in the body. During exercise,
excess body fat is turned into glucose which is used in the production energy.
Physical exercise also relaxes the mind, which is also a factor in human health
as defined by the World Health Organization.
Social health is influenced by
the way we associate with people at home, work place or any other social
gathering. Avoid creating unnecessary friction between you and others. If you
do that, you will feel at ease and therefore avoid any social stress that has a
negative impact on your health.
Finally, it is important that
people periodically go for medical checkups at the health facilities. This is
to prevent the development of any condition that might explode into a life
threatening state if not given early diagnosis. It also prevents the infection
of close associates with the disease before knowing. No disease can be
underrated; all of them have the potential of turning fatal if carelessly
handled. Therefore do yourself a favor of monitoring your health.
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