To most British people or British educated people, when they meet, the greeting is often, ‘ Hello, how are you?’. It is as if they are concerned over your well being. Who do people want to be healthy? What can healthy people do that unhealthy cannot?
You may have heard the saying that ‘health is wealth’. Having tons of money without good health to enjoy it, is meaningless.
Why do I hear chats behind my house so early in the morning by exercise freaks jogging or cycling? You see my house is located at the edge of a water catchment area where it is still green and we can still enjoy the fresh air and wildlife around it. The jogging and cycling track runs at the corner from the back to the front of my house.
Why do people sacrifice their sleep to hit the treadmill, push their bikes and butts out? Besides that, why do they watch what goes into their mouths, avoid sweet, salty and oily meals and go for nutritive and healthy lifestyle diets?
One would be rewarded for making a wise investment to lead an active and healthy lifestyle by regular exercise, adopting a healthy diet, conducting regular health screening and preventive maintenance at the healthcare clinics. The importance of a healthy lifestyle is supported by the following benefits:
1. DELAYS AGEING- INCREASE LIFE EXPECTANCY
A healthy body and mind will have no health issues The appearance of the skin, teeth and nails would improve.
The facial glow will make the person look younger. An increase in life expectancy would follow.
2. A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE
A healthy person will have the opportunity to enjoy his interests and hobbies like love for travelling. He also has the chance to
help those in need and contribute back to society.
3. INCREASE IN ENERGY LEVELS
A healthy person will have good mood swings and high energy levels. The good endorphins released during exercise promotes the
feel-good feeling.
4. AVOID DISEASE, PAIN, ILLNESS
Free radicals are being reduced in a healthy body. Coupled with the release of toxins from diet and exercise, the immune system is boosted and a healthy person would have good readings of blood pressure and cholesterol and also a reduced risk of contracting diabetes and heart disease.
5. REDUCE MEDICAL BILLS
With no life-threatening illnesses, a healthy person will have no hospitalization bills nor regular medical bills for medication and doctor visits. It is rather expensive to be unhealthy.
6. MORE PRODUCTIVE AT WORK, CLARITY OF MIND
A healthy person with high energy levels and clarity of mind would be more productive in whatever work or recreation he indulges.
7. LOOK BETTER, MORE CONFIDENT
A healthy person carries himself with confidence.
8. BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY AND PEERS.
A healthy person enjoys a better relationship with his family and peers as he has peace of mind and mental stability as he is not
saddled with health worries and other distractions.
Being healthy is not a choice but a must-have. Although often not everyone is blessed with good health, one must try his utmost best to attain it while he still can. We will talk about how to get a healthy lifestyle in the coming articles.
Please feel free to comment and add what it means to you to be healthy.
Regards,
Annhariz