Healthcare Guide

I.  Prevention is Better Than Cure.  

II.  Healthcare Guide for Men..

III.  Healthcare Guide for Women..  

IV.  Healthcare Guide for Children 

V.  Healthcare Guide for Seniors.  

VI.  The Balancing Act

I.      Prevention is Better Than Cure  

Many of us try to make better decisions about behaviors related to our health, to take steps that can help us overcome the many challenges to our health and to be wiser, better informed in health matters. However, our health is affected by a variety of factors, many of which we cannot control. The good news is that there are many factors that we can control, and by finding the information and motivation to understand what they are and by planning carefully, we can make decisions that will help us lead healthier lives.

This information is designed to act as a guide about some important health issues so that you can, in consultation with your health provider, make decisions that will have a positive impact on your health and your life.

Taking Charge of Life

You would have been told that it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But, what exactly does one mean by a healthy lifestyle. A healthy person is one who tries to avoid harmful habits, has healthy eating habits and exercises regularly. Sounds easy, does it not? And yet, you may find it very difficult to implement these in reality. You may make a firm resolve to start exercising every day in the morning and even stick to your resolve the first few days. Slowly, work and family pressures take priority, and you tell yourself that you will skip one day but make up for it the next day. The next day there are some other commitments and slowly your resolve crumbles.

The trick to making changes in your lifestyle is to go slow. Do not make any drastic changes but make some healthy changes in whatever you are doing. For example, see if you can take a few more steps everyday, have an extra glass of water and add some fruits to your cereal and fresh vegetables to your dinner. This way you can slowly adopt a healthy lifestyle.

A.   Exercise  

One of the major problems that our modern generation faces is that of lack of activity. Our previous generation would have to struggle for facilities we take for granted, like clean running water, fresh bread and milk and so on. Modern conveniences have reduced the amount of labor we all put in. And though each one of is aware of the tremendous benefits to be derived from exercising, we all have our excuses for not doing so. Many of us are just too used to being sedentary to tolerate any change in our lifestyle, some are afraid that we have to exercise long and hard to see any real benefits while most of us quote the lack of time as the biggest hurdle. We should recognize them for what they are – mere excuses – and then take steps to overcome the mental barriers that are preventing us form making the changes necessary to help our health. Also, you do not have to start with very vigorous exercises. Slowly increase the amount of physical activities you indulge in – even moderate activities like gardening, walking and household chores can make a difference to your health. By adding moderate physical activities to your lifestyle you can –

·         Improve the stability of joints, which can be a problem as you age.

·         Maintain flexibility as you age.

·         Increase the range of movement.

·         Maintain your bone mass.

·         Prevent easy fractures and osteoporosis.

·         Reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes.

·         Improve your mood and considerably reduce symptoms of depression.

·         Improve your self-esteem.

·         Reduce stress and feelings of anxiety.

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