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Importance Of Preventive Healthcare

Posted On: Apr 11, 2023

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Being healthy is a stage where you reach when you make it a part of your lifestyle! Simply by making mindful choices, exercising, staying active, and doing simple things daily to keep your body and mind fit, you can become healthy. Due to our fast-paced lifestyle, we always overlook our health and symptoms which later emerge in the form of chronic diseases such as heart ailments, mental health issues, cancer, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, and more. What researchers and medical professionals from across the globe are vouching for these days is that being vigilant about your health can do wonders and nip multiple diseases in the bud! 

So many lives can be saved and more and more people can lead a healthy life only by taking small steps toward their well-being which can include the following:

  • Undergoing regular health checkups.

  • Consuming nutritious meals and taking mindful eating choices.

  • Staying active by exercising, running, jogging, walking, or indulging in any activity.

  • Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Maintaining the medical record of your family and yourself.

  • Maintaining a healthy weight.

  • Taking care of your mental health and indulging in activities that have a calming effect on you or are stress busters for you.

  • Taking breaks from work to catch up with friends, family, or with yourself.

All these activities can have a huge impact on your well-being, they can keep your body and mind active and healthy. To get more health tips and suggestions, feel free to visit the best general surgery hospital in Kharadi.

What not to do to stay healthy? 

Yes, we have been raised listening to thousands of things that we must do to stay healthy but here are a few that you must NOT do to stay healthy:

  • At Manipal Hospitals, we believe in preventive care and always encourage people to visit the doctor whenever they observe anything amiss. Only a doctor can check all your vitals, relate the symptoms, and offer accurate diagnosis and treatment. 

  • Do not be your doctor. At times, we end up at the nearest pharmacy and take medications over the counter, which might offer relief for a while but may aggravate the problem in the long run. 

  • Do not take supplements without a prescription. A doctor can advise you on the right supplement and the time period after which you must discontinue. Overconsumption of vitamins and minerals can also give rise to many health problems.    

  • Staying hydrated does not mean you need multiple types or a specific type of juice. If juices are available you can sip on them, you may even consume fruits with high water content, and if both are not available, simply consuming clean water will also keep your body well-hydrated and help it fight infection or fatigue.  

  • Popping a pill and leaving for work is not a good idea always. You must check your temperature and if symptoms are severe then you should immediately visit the doctor. If you often rely on over-the-counter medicines, you must visit a doctor for a full body check-up and treat the root cause of the problem.  

  • If you are suffering from gut issues, irrespective of what they are, most people around you will ask you to consume dairy products. There is a common belief that dairy products are light, easy to digest, and have a calming effect on the gut, but is this true in every case? During intestinal diseases, one loses the ability to digest lactose, and in such cases consuming milk, yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy-based products can cause more harm. 

Benefits of Preventive Care 

Timely health check-ups and taking preventive steps which are nothing but making mindful choices can do wonders for your health. Here is why preventive care is important:

  • Live Healthier, happier, and longer.

  • Reduce the risk of complications even if you fall sick.

  • Recover faster from diseases.

  • Less sick leaves and more vacations.

  • Reduce your medical and hospital expenses.

Prevention is better than cure for diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. In these medical conditions, complications and severity can rise up to a level where it will prove fatal. Every year we can save so many lives if people are vigilant and report to the doctor at a very early stage. At Manipal Hospitals, we have state-of-the-art equipment at our facility along with the best general surgeons in Kharadi where the doctors can perform a wide range of diagnostic and curative procedures. 

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