World Health Day

The word ‘health’ has for sure evolved with time. But in the perspective of medicinal science it is and always was about physical and mental stature. It is a frame of physical, mental, and social well-being that has no presence of any kind of disease and infirmity.

This generation somewhat believes in running towards and around chasing dreams. The race of becoming successful has grabbed our minds and this is a sad truth that we are challenging now. In doing so, we forget that going hard in career and ignoring health is not an intelligent idea.
To make us realize the importance of health, World Health Organization has occasioned 7th April as World Health Day. Though, every day should be the prime focus of health. Yet, this day is created to spread awareness about health issues globally.

Although the infection of coronavirus has led to a dramatic loss of human life. The whole pattern and precedence of food and health have been challenged and compromised. The COVID-19 pandemic has globally affected health costing fragility and chaos.
Every year WHO generates a theme to run their global cause campaign. And for the year 2021, the theme is ‘building a fairer, healthier world for everyone.’

Let’s get to know some of the various healthy practices on World Health Day.

Intake of Whole Food – Wholefoods is a stomach-filling and healthy lifestyle ingredient. It includes food like fibrous fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lenticels, nuts, and many more. These sources of food are good in maintaining or loss of weight and also helpful in longevity. To trickle your physical and mental health this healthy gut food in adequate amount is essential.

Physical Activity – Well, oftentimes exercise or any form of physical training seems frustrating and daunting even. But physical activity is an essential part of leading a healthy life. Well, the problem with the human mind is that we see exercises as a task and not a time to play with ourselves. To re-energize ourselves, we need to understand our mind and body connection and choose physical activities to equip.

Adequate Sleep – Today’s world with technology and social media, humans have compromised their sleeping patterns. So, sleeping has become rare with circadian rhythm for most people. Every human body needs adequate sleep that is an average of 8 hours per day. Quality sleep involves deep transit sleep with eyes, mind, and body stillness. Deep sleep is somewhat tough to wake. While in the process our body repairs its tissues, boosts our immune system, and builds energy.

Mindfulness – Today’s world is also about the constant flood of stimulus and distraction. It is well said that an unhappy and distracted brain is unproductive in every sense. The state of being present in the moment and carrying tasks with ease is very essential in mindfulness. To get these, our mind has to be at peace, contented, and happy with ourselves. However, practicing meditation helps in managing this kind of stress, distraction, anxiety, and depression.

Final Words

Health should be the most important priority. If one loses materialistic things, you can gain them back. But health is somewhat a different level which is always in constant change. This World Health Day spread awareness within yourself as well as to others. Help yourself with embracing a healthy lifestyle and make every single day count for the rest of your life.