Prevention Over Cure

Prevention is always better than cure. Perhaps you came across this sentence several times already whether from fashion and wellness magazines or health and beauty tips articles. And I just hope this sentence can instill a point in your life especially with regards to your health and wellness issues.
Here's an excerpt from my own article which was also published at http://snipsly.com/2011/03/02/how-to-avoid-getting-sick/


Consider the following tips to avoid getting sick:

Eat healthy and watch out on what you eat. Include lots of fruits and vegetables to your diet. Balanced diet is a sure way to keep your body healthy. Always bear in mind that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Green and leafy vegetables are also recommended for a healthy and balanced diet. Eating healthy is no doubt good for you. It reduces the risk for disease, improves the functionality of your immune system and yes healthy eating habits can help you feel and look younger. If you maintain a good eating habit and a healthy living you don't need to spend thousands of bucks undergoing face and skin surgeries.
Drink plenty of water. This is a very old adage but very true and a helpful one. It is recommended to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily or drink more if you engage in an intense physical activity. Lack of water or dehydration is the cause of many disorders like angina or heart pain, arthritis or rheumatoid joint pain and Asthma or difficulty in breathing.
Relax and have enough sleep. Learn to be cool and give yourself time to relax. Stress and fatigue trigger sickness. An 8 hours sleep daily assures you of a better health. Treat body for a massage and spa every once and while. Your body needs some pampering too.
Engage into physical fitness regime or exercise daily. Walking, running, jogging, these are forms of exercises that keep you physically fit. Doing any of these for at least 15 to 20 minutes daily can make a huge difference in your health.
Have a regular check up. Even if you are not sick it is better to have a visit to your doctor every once in a while. Make it a point to at least have a general check up once every six months to assess your body condition. Like a car your body needs some overhaul sometimes so don’t forget to include in your to-do-list a visit to your family doctor.
Keep your environment clean and be sure to have a breath of fresh air. Pollution causes some sickness so stay away from pollution as much as possible.
Stay away from people who are already sick. To prevent contracting sickness from other people, keep distance from them. If this cannot be avoided, be sure you take necessary precautions when handling sick people.
Be spiritually healthy too. Lead a prayerful life and learn to appreciate the beauty of life. In this way you will learn more how to love yourself and take care of your health.