Let's talk about health…

…Healthy lifestyle with Doctor For Life. 

“Absence of disease” This is perhaps one of the simplest definitions of what “Being Healthy” means. But it certainly describes something that many of us may want: NOT TO GET SICK. Because illness generally involves pain, fear, disability, suffering and decreased quality of life. 

Have you ever stopped to think about the idea that: “If we were healthier, we would probably get sick less or the illnesses would be less severe”?

So what does it mean to be healthy? What parameters would tell us if we are?

Many might think that as long as you are not showing symptoms of illness, this means that you are healthy. Unfortunately, this is not true in many cases. There are diseases considered “Silent Enemies” that cause damage without producing symptoms in early stages (Like the battery of a car, which deteriorates and one day, you simply cannot start it). It's really not that difficult to determine how healthy you are, at Doctor For Life, with a routine medical exam and simple lab tests we can help you answer these questions. When you go to your doctor, hopefully at least once a year, pay attention to measurements such as your blood pressure, your weight, your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. These parameters will help you know how healthy you are. If they are outside the normal ranges, your primary doctor should help you discover the common causes that generate these changes and how to correct them. 

Remember this, as human beings we are all destined to eventually die. And that death will probably be caused by a disease that we cannot predict now. It makes sense to conclude that if when that disease eventually comes, our quality of life will not be significantly affected if our body is healthy enough. And that should be the mission and priority that we should all retain. BECOME HEALTHIER NOW. “All the time, effort and even money you invest in your health now is a saving on illness in the future”

To finish today, the health of a human body mainly depends on 4 fundamental pillars: nutrition, physical activity, mental health and medical care. A balance between these 4 is required, with a permanent and consistent effort. Health is not guaranteed and requires that it be preserved every day. 3 or 6 months of healthy living, diet and exercise do not guarantee years of health. 

We will continue talking about health, in the meantime; let's make real efforts to become healthier. It all depends on you. And come to see us at Doctor For life.