The concept of whole person health involves
incorporation of all aspects of lifestyle that is diet, exercise, substance
use, stress levels and the like. There is an undoubted connection between
lifestyle and quality and length of life. All these aspects as stated are all
in one’s power. You choose what you ingest and how you live your life hence the
term “health by choice not by chance”.
A
good diet is one of the key elements
leading to health and longevity but its not the only factor. We need to
keep our bodies in good shape too hence comes in the aspect of exercise and
keeping fit which not only enhances good physical but also mental health. We
also have to keep our body systems in good conditions meaning avoiding poisons
like alcohol and other drugs which give your body extra work of detoxifying
hence wearing one’s body tissues making them age faster. This leads to
development of various lifestyle diseases which are currently increasing at an
alarming rate and causing a good number of
deaths.
A step by step review of various aspects of
our diets and lifestyles while we are young largely dictate the kind of life we
will live in the years to come. It may sound simple but its actually difficult
and requires a lot of sacrifice. Make it a routine….routine becomes a habit
which becomes incorporated into your lifestyle and will help you avoid a number
of unnecessary medical expenses.
The choice is in your hands, What will you
do???
Sophia Mogaka
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