
IS HEALTH WEALTH?
Almost everyone is in pursuit of wealth, but what is it?
Lots of money, family, a big house, success at work, social recognition?
Arguably it could be any one of these or all of them, but I rate good health as wealth.
Good health allows the pursuit of the other things, if that is what is important to you, but they will not be so enjoyable if health is poor.
It is such a simple requirement, but has become increasingly difficult to achieve.
In the western world, we are living longer. Chronic diseases which would have killed us before, have now manifested themselves, particularly in the elderly age group.
Treatments are better, but do not return us to full health.
Problems with mental health have sky rocketed, and immune system disorders are on the increase.
It is therefor up to us as individuals to take responsibility and strive to prevent ill health.
Diet and lifestyle are key, plus being acquaint with how the body works, and taking care of it.
Society plays a part, but at the end of the day, it is down to us as individuals.