Why is it Important to be Healthy?

A great miracle is the man and there is nothing more wonderful than to be healthy and happy. A healthy soul resides in a healthy mind and a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. This is not a myth or a fantasy but a scientific fact.

In the recent, the scientists have stated that in general a healthy body has 20% more active brain cells than the unhealthy. Therefore, a healthy person leads a more active life, is more vigilant, sharp minded, intelligent, happy and successful.

Good health is a precious gift of nature to the mankind. It is like the sun, which dispels darkness and imparts happiness. It provides freshness and refreshing energy to others. A healthy person is most welcome in the society.

It is our duty to maintain the wonderful and miraculous machine, called the human body. It is more versatile and complex than any other machine or living being. The primary requisite of the body is a healthy and balanced diet. Our body needs at least 2200 calories everyday in the form of cereals, pulses, milk, fruits and vegetables.

The food must provide essential nutrients. Sports and daily exercise are also very important as these give proper shape and physique to the body. It builds stamina and confidence and inculcates the sportsman spirit. The body needs rest and recreation. Open air activities, like jogging, swimming, running, playing and yoga provide active exercise and recreation.

The yoga, as the name suggests is a total process. It is a unique way to shape up the body, sharpen the mind and control the senses. This traditional Indian system of exercise lays emphasis on discipline, hygiene and cleanliness as the pre-requisites. Yoga can be practiced even while working, meditating or sleeping by maintaining proper posture.

Health paves the way towards success and wealth. It helps in the development of a radiant and cheerful personality. In the modern world of machines and commerce, urbanization and pollution, tension and rush, the man is loosing touch with the nature. He is living an artificial life with serious ailments, sickness and diseases. He is trapped between drinks, drugs, pollution and problems. it is necessary that there is an awareness and awakening for health, nature and peace.