When
was the last time you got a complete Health Check-Up that wasn’t mandated by a
job that you were interviewing for?
Job
stress, fast food, alcohol, cigarettes, too many cups of coffee, irregular food
and sleeping habits, you name it and the urban population is going about it in
not their best interest.
People
in their 30’s, basically people in the same decade of age as me are now
suffering from Lifestyle diseases such as
High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hyperacidity, Migraines
and the worst of them all, Heart Attacks. I recently heard of a 28 year old who
suffered a heart attack (unrelated to a genetic defect), thankfully not fatal,
but I’m sure an earth shattering wakeup call.
Come
January 1st and most set bright shiny resolutions to get healthier,
and quit excessive the chais & ciggys, exercise regularly etc etc.
The
first two months are spent with the best of intentions trying really hard, to
be the change we want to be. Alas, the
realities of life, the aggressive deadlines, the late nights, socialising all
get in the way of our best intentions, and we’re back to sedentary jobs, and
too much sitting around, eating unhealthy, pushing ourselves physically and mentally
and not enough recharge.
What I
consider a great resolution each year is a complete health check up, it’s
probably easier than following through than the ones listed above; of course
not a license to continue with unhealthy life styles, most definitely need to
lead a healthier life.
I
reckon keeping track of how your lipids are doing and what level your
haemoglobin lies at and how high or low your blood pressure registers, is a
good idea from a preventative point of view, or a stitch in time point of view.
Maybe
all you need if warned early is a dose of more fibre or some vitamins or more
beetroot and greens for an extra measure of iron. Or maybe something stronger, but wont
catching whatever it is early a great thing for your health.
On the
flip side a clean bill of health, makes it all the easier to maintain the
aforementioned health, and smile your way through the year, resolutions and
all.
Do
yourself a favour and book yourself a complete Health Check-Up, for peace of
mind.
Check
out Zywee.com for health packages available at a hospital nearest to you.
