Health is Wealth, this is a very frequently used phrase that emphasizes the importance of good health in our lives. It underscores the fact that good health is critical in achieving life dreams and aspirations. We hear conclusions like “there is nothing like being healthy”.
“When health is absent, wealth is useless” said Herophilus, the ancient Greek physician. What does this really mean?
Good health affords you with the zeal and mental clarity needed to pursue and achieve your goals and even your leisure activities. We tend to take our health for granted. Basically, as long as the body gets up in the morning, moves when we ask it to and doesn’t break on us, we assume that it is in perfect condition(kind of like the way some of us treat our cars). Many times, we find ourselves procrastinating with regards to our health and not taking the required steps to ensure complete wellbeing, sometimes due to other “pressing needs” or demand for our time, at other times it may be competing financial obligations etc. However, long term skimping on health checks can lead to bigger health problems which have even greater financial implications which could have been avoided.
As a matter of fact, periodic health checks (and sticking to the recommendations after the health checks) can help you save money in the long run. Think of the medical bills an individual may incur if they were to fall sick, especially for an ailment that could have been caught and treated early, or the income that may be lost if hospitalised.
All over the world, health practitioners advocate for early detection and treatment of diseases such as Diabetes, Cancer and most other illnesses that plague humans today to be able to achieve a more positive treatment outcome. They opine that a considerable number of illnesses are preventable and curable if detected early. This means that we cannot afford to be lax about matters which relate to our health.
When we take periodic health checks seriously, we are on the right path to increasing our chances of living longer, healthier lives physically, mentally, financially, and otherwise, thus creating a profitable cycle. Simply put, we get to invest our income in profitable endeavors, rather than spend it treating preventable illnesses when we do not pay attention to our bodies.
As we get older, taking care of our health becomes increasingly important and periodic comprehensive health checks are one of the preventive steps you can take to ensure well-being. Some others are regular exercise, a healthy diet and prioritizing rest.
In all this, your mental health is vital to achieving overall well-being and is a key component of living a satisfying and prosperous life. Some of the practical steps to prioritize your mental health are identifying your stress triggers and managing it, taking time out to rest, talking to someone, friend, family, professional about your concerns and whatever is triggering stress or worry. These seemingly cliché steps go a long way towards achieving a healthier and happier life. I would say this is your cue to visit your health care service provider to find out about comprehensive health checks and schedule an appointment.
