Are we REALLY health conscious?
Not too long ago, I have become more conscious about nutrition. Not that I have become a health nut or anything like it, or that I was sick all the time but I've started to pay more attention to food and nutrition in general. It kinda made sense to me.
What I've found to be interesting is that, on the one hand, people say that they like to take better care of themselves. Watch what they eat, buy organic when possible, work out etc. On the other hand, it is interesting to see how quickly the priorities change when you drill into it a bit more. Buying that 52" flat-screen TV, that new car, the iPhone, or the latest video game, just to name a few examples, actually turn out to be more important than their health.
Like with many other things, people are not inclined to think about the consequences of their actions so why would that be any different when it comes to their health... "I'm feeling great. I'm not sick. I don't have any aches or pains, so why should I be worried about nutrition?" It is an interesting way of thinking, especially since the same people who say this, DO take their car for oil- and filter changes and other preventative maintenance to the shop. Does their car have any problem when they take it? No. It does not. When I ask them why they still do this, the answer is "Well...it's better for the car. A regular oil change makes the engine run better and longer. It saves me money on the long run.". Huh?!
So for some reason it makes total sense to PREVENT your car from breaking down (i.e. getting sick), but to do the same thing to your body doesn't?... Hmmm...interesting. Now, I know, I know...a car costs a lot of money, it was a major investment and we depend on it every day, so it is important to make sure it works. Replacing the car would be very expensive. Fair enough...or is it? Question - How much would a new body cost you? Oh, hang on...that's right...you CAN'T GET ONE!!! You only have 1 body for your entire life - you HAVE to take care of it!
You might say, that you have to pay for your car repair, but that your health care is (partially) paid for especially when it is prescribed medication or treatment. Who pays your health care though? Over time the cost of our health care system has gone up, and believe me...it is NOT free. You ARE paying for it!
The other thing to note as well, is that pharmaceuticals, while in some cases absolutely needed, are NOT the solution. Feeling good because you are popping a couple of pills everyday, does NOT make you a healthy person. You may feel good, but that's not the solution because you are not fixing the underlying problem, merely suppressing the symptoms. Have you ever read the fine print that comes with the pills you're taking? How can something that is supposed to be good for you cause bad things to happen? It makes no sense in my mind.
I am not a physician, nutritionist or anything like that. I'm just sharing my logic with you as to why I believe that it is critical for us to take care of our health...our WELLNESS. If you haven't yet watched it, I highly recommend you take a look at www.FoodMatters.tv. I'd be curious to know what you think.
Be Smart. Get Good Nutrition. You are the example for your kids. Teach them right!
Leon
Life and Business Coach
What I've found to be interesting is that, on the one hand, people say that they like to take better care of themselves. Watch what they eat, buy organic when possible, work out etc. On the other hand, it is interesting to see how quickly the priorities change when you drill into it a bit more. Buying that 52" flat-screen TV, that new car, the iPhone, or the latest video game, just to name a few examples, actually turn out to be more important than their health.
Like with many other things, people are not inclined to think about the consequences of their actions so why would that be any different when it comes to their health... "I'm feeling great. I'm not sick. I don't have any aches or pains, so why should I be worried about nutrition?" It is an interesting way of thinking, especially since the same people who say this, DO take their car for oil- and filter changes and other preventative maintenance to the shop. Does their car have any problem when they take it? No. It does not. When I ask them why they still do this, the answer is "Well...it's better for the car. A regular oil change makes the engine run better and longer. It saves me money on the long run.". Huh?!
So for some reason it makes total sense to PREVENT your car from breaking down (i.e. getting sick), but to do the same thing to your body doesn't?... Hmmm...interesting. Now, I know, I know...a car costs a lot of money, it was a major investment and we depend on it every day, so it is important to make sure it works. Replacing the car would be very expensive. Fair enough...or is it? Question - How much would a new body cost you? Oh, hang on...that's right...you CAN'T GET ONE!!! You only have 1 body for your entire life - you HAVE to take care of it!
You might say, that you have to pay for your car repair, but that your health care is (partially) paid for especially when it is prescribed medication or treatment. Who pays your health care though? Over time the cost of our health care system has gone up, and believe me...it is NOT free. You ARE paying for it!
The other thing to note as well, is that pharmaceuticals, while in some cases absolutely needed, are NOT the solution. Feeling good because you are popping a couple of pills everyday, does NOT make you a healthy person. You may feel good, but that's not the solution because you are not fixing the underlying problem, merely suppressing the symptoms. Have you ever read the fine print that comes with the pills you're taking? How can something that is supposed to be good for you cause bad things to happen? It makes no sense in my mind.
I am not a physician, nutritionist or anything like that. I'm just sharing my logic with you as to why I believe that it is critical for us to take care of our health...our WELLNESS. If you haven't yet watched it, I highly recommend you take a look at www.FoodMatters.tv. I'd be curious to know what you think.
Be Smart. Get Good Nutrition. You are the example for your kids. Teach them right!
Leon
Life and Business Coach
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