Health explained

We should all aspire to our highest potential. A constant state of mediocrity, conformity and constant unhappiness are the most common effects on people of our modern society. You deserve better and the primary tool you have to achieve your maximum potential is your health.

Health however is a poorly understood concept. Most people think of health as simply the absence of obvious disease. But health is more. In 1946 the World Health Organization defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This means that to be healthy is to find our comfort and enjoyment of life in all its dimensions. And keeping your health is what will allow you to reach your full potential.

So given that definition here are some tips to reach that total health status, or at least get as close as possible to this ideal:

• Prevention is your main tool. Whether your annual physical exam (got one, right?) or being at your ideal weight, measures that prevent you from getting sick are your primary tool to achieving and maintaining your health.
• Strengthen your mind, body and spirit. You do not have health if you have a perfect body but your mind is in disarray and your spirit is empty. Fill your life with healthy experiences that can enrich all dimensions of your being.
• Have fun. All work and no play is not life, and certainly it’s not health. Look for activities that fill you with joy and people with whom to share them.
• Create healthy relationships. We are social beings and need to connect with other people. Promote healthy relationships and stay away from toxic relationships. Attracts people to fill your life with love, knowledge and wisdom. Distance yourself from people who are emotional, economic and personal parasites. They will not contribute to your growth. In short, surround yourself with people who promote your growth and expand your horizons. Remove those people who will sink you with them into the whirlpool of their twisted lives.

The information in this blog is not a substitute for a medical evaluation. Consult with your physician about any health concerns you have.

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