Good Health

 The one thing everybody should value the most is good health. No matter how rich, intelligent and powerful a man is, he cannot be happy if his health is poor. Good health is the best wealth.

 In order to keep ourselves in good health, we should eat balanced meals, maintain cleanliness, exercise regularly and keep away from unhealthy habits.

 What are balanced meals? Meals that contain all the essential food types are considerd balanced meals. We have to drink at least eight glasses of water each day to flush out the impurities from the body’s system. Also, eat each meal at the same time every day, and never miss breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day.

 Maintaining cleanliness is must for good health. This means living in clean surroundings, wearing clean clothes and keeping our bodies clean. A person should also have enough sleep. For an average adult, an average of eight hours of sleep at night is considered sufficient to help maintain the body’s goo health. Sleep is very important for the body and mind. The body rejuvenates itself during sleep. If possible, go to bed early and wake up early in the morning  so that one will feel fresh and energetic the next day to carry out the day’s tasks.

 Regular exercise is also a major factor in keeping in good health. Physical exercise increases blood circulation, whets the appetite, helps digestion and keeps away illnesses. Regular exercise is a habit that needs to be cultivated. With improving transportation, there are very few who are prepared to walk or climb stairs. Instead, they prefer to use the lift. Cultivating this habit requires a lot of discipline, which is a rather rare quality these days.

  There is a powerful connection between the body and mind. A strong and healthy body needs a strong mind in order to make it most useful. As the saying goes, A sound mind is lodged in a sound body. It is for this reason that great stress is put on physical exercise as well as mental training. Physical exercise is vital to develop a healthy body.

 Finally, to maintain good health, we should also stay away from unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking. Heavy drinking and smoking bring upon illnesses and shorten our lives. We must remember that it is easier to fall sick than to recover, as illustrated by the saying, sickness comes on horseback and goes away on foot. So lead a healthy lifestyle to avoid falling ill constantly.

 It is usual that we seldom miss something till we have lost it. Having said this, be aware that good health is an asset that we should never wait to lose before we start appreciating it.