Topic: HEALTHY LIFE STYLE

Guest: TEMITAYO OKEREJI

Growing up you might have heard the term ‘Health is Wealth’, but its essential meaning is still not clear to most people. Generally, people confuse good health with being free of any kind of illness. While it may be part of the case, it is not entirely what good health is all about. So, to lead a healthy life, a person must be fit and fine both physically and mentally. For instance, if you are constantly eating junk food yet you do not have any disease, it does not make you healthy. You are not consuming healthy food which naturally means you are not healthy, just surviving. Therefore, to actually live and not merely survive, you need to have the basic essentials that make up for a healthy lifestyle.

I want to focus on a brief narrative. In the year 2022, I developed a number of severe illnesses. I was unaware of how horrible it was. I spent two and a half months in and out of the hospital and after a series of tests, scans, and other procedures it revealed layers and layers of diagnosis. Although it may have seemed slow to some, I recovered as quickly as my mind could with the help of my family and friends. I can assure you that I'll never be the same again. I was traumatized, and such an experience is not something that someone who values and prioritizes their health will go through. My point is that the time, money, people's time, and other resources used may have been better utilized elsewhere If I became aware of it earlier...

Guess what I will perform superiorly if given another chance in this situation? A healthy lifestyle. Fast one... I used to think I was in excellent health because I led an above-average lifestyle, but now that I know better, I'll make some lifestyle changes. These adjustments will involve alterations to my eating, sleeping, and lifestyle patterns. I’ll eat a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet for my physical wellness to mention yes, I do all these now.

Now my piece of advice to you, well, as it is clear by now, good health is a luxury which everyone wants but some cannot afford. This point itself states the importance of a healthy lifestyle. When a person leads a healthy lifestyle, he/she will be free from the tension of seeking medical attention every now and then.

On the contrary, if you have poor health, you will usually spend your time in a hospital and the bills will take away your mental peace. Therefore, a healthy lifestyle means you will be able to enjoy your life freely. Similarly, when you have a relaxed mind at all times, you will be able to keep your loved ones happy. A healthy individual is more likely to fulfil all of his goals because he can easily focus on them and has the energy to complete them. This is why the proverb “Health is Wealth” carries so much weight.

Unlike a machine, the body needs rest at regular intervals. A minimum of six to seven hours of sleep is necessary for the body to function optimally. Drinking plenty of water and a balanced diet is also very important for your body.  If you violate the basic laws of good health, like working late hours, ignoring physical exercise, eating junk food, it will lead to various ailments like hypertension, heart attacks, and other deadly diseases.

Inshort, healthy life is the highest blessing that must not be taken for granted. It is truly the source of all happiness. Money may buy you all the luxuries in the world but it cannot buy you good health. You are solely responsible for that, so for your well-being and happiness, it is better to switch to a healthy lifestyle