The Essence of Good Health
Here are some useful tips that would indeed make you feel and look younger and healthier. It is worth a try.
Of all the gifts in the world, health and peace are the most highly sought- after. From all walks of life comes the call for it. In an effort to promote good health amongst humans, I shall endeavor to put forth some basic truths which are necessary. But first, we must know what health is.
Health
According to the world book dictionary, it means a sound condition or well being. Some others read, “wholeness.” From this we see that one’s state of health is totally dependent on one’s well being. But it isn’t only the physical state; there are also the spiritual and mental states to consider.
As a thought to ponder on while we continue – do you know that men and women who lived to a great age accomplished such a feat by taking good care of their health at an early age?
Many who read this, might have passed the period of their youth, and might be afflicted with one disease or another. You might even say under your breath: “Is there hope for me? – Must I believe there is? – If only I was back in my youth; I might probably change some bad habits.” But am sure you know as well as I that such thoughts never help matters. Not to worry. There is more hope for the living than there is for the dead. And now, we must deal with something as heart troubling as old dirty habits.
Habits
A two syllable word, which sometimes spark a bit of secrecy within us. Are they harmful to us? Do we benefit from them as much as they take from us? Are we better off each time we try them? Could we boldly tell and share them with someone? And do you feel a tinge of guilt while answering these questions? Make no mistakes. Not all habits have negative effects on us. Some of them unleash a stream of potentials from within us. But really, if you nurture a habit as smoking or non-temperance or masturbation, then you ought to pause and hear me out.
You will agree with me that of a few I mentioned, not all are done in the secret. This goes without saying that not all habits (bad ones) are secrets. Some of them readily come with the call of our society – and they do have societal dues to be met, if you know what I mean.
Masturbation as a secret practice is found amongst both sexes. It sometimes begin as early as when the sexual organs of both the boy and girl begin to develop. At that point, a new interest in matters of sex arises. A slight touch or stroke on the genitals can cause the doer to further explore greedy desires. And while many feel it has no harmful effect, you might want to hear this.
Masturbation can lower ones self-esteem as it is practiced in private. On the other hand, it could lead to complicated problems in both late and early marriages. Also, you might want to know that this act may use up ones reserve of energy; thereby interfering with ones study, approach to life and involvement in sports.
Non-Temperance, of a truth, is one habit which dwells solely on the nerves. In recent times it has been proven that anger, envy, bitter feeling and depression all have a harmful influence upon the body. Sometimes, these acts could lead one to excessive eating which could also lead to “Diabetes.” Yes, Diabetes! It is now known that diabetes can be traced to both hereditary and obesity. So watch out! You might want to cut down on your food intake. Did you know that your temperament is closely related to whether you drink or smoke? That my friend, could earn you the company of a smoker’s cough and the experience isn’t at all pleasing.
To be temperate in one’s doing is to be cautious in life: to be cautious in your eating or drinking … is to quest for good health. Really, if you did away with many of these things, you would look and indeed feel younger and healthier.
I have come to believe that while old habits die hard, it is highly possible to trade an old dirty one, for a new clean habit. It isn’t completely easy, but it is worth your life.
The keyword here is “modesty.” You ought to be modest. Now that you know what needs to go and what needs to stay in your life, you need to constantly remind yourself that the changes you make are not some sort of programme which you could be out of once in a while, but a lifestyle which you must assume, the rest of your life.
Secondly, choose to engage yourself more in pursuits which will leave you no time to be idle. Remember now, “an idle mind is the devils workshop.” You might also want to change your company of friends.
Now is not the time to feel sorry! Now is the time to act!
And to help you act, here are some tips to a healthy lifestyle:
- When you wake up in the morning, breathe deeply
- Avoid overeating all through the day
- Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it, flows the issues of life
- Have your bowels flushed out daily
- Have more vitamins with your breakfast and vegetables with dinner
- Brush your teeth and wash your body regularly
- Ensure proper sanitation of your environment
- Think of the good you could contribute to your world
- Rest well: at least, 7-9hrs daily and don’t over work
- Make outdoor exercise a daily routine (you could take a brisk walk to the café at break time, while at work)
- Have an ear for jokes which would make you laugh. (They ease off the stress)
- Never forsake the gathering of people who are willing to encourage you on your quest
- Never go to bed without listening to a good piece of music or looking at a wonderful painting or drawing from a good book
- Pray without season
It is my sincere hope that as you continue on your quest for good health, you shall experience peace and a sound condition all about you.
Godspeed in your endeavors!
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