We all aware and concious about  health. A healthy citizen contributes to the making of a healthy nation.

 But above this a true line-

A person can do nothing if his body and mind not healty.

We professionals work hard for in many ways-

1. To learn.

2. To Update.

3. To Grow their profession.

4. To earn money.

But how many of us think about our health. I saw in many ca offices, employer has lot of money but they are unable to use it-  because some has high/low blood pressure, some has sugar, some says I can't run fast.

India is not so much aware about health programms. In India Lakhs of people die in short life because of poor health.

Initiative By Government

However The Government of India has introduced various health programmes and policies to improve the Indian citizen's standard of living. These efforts have paid rich dividends by way of increase in the life expectancy of males and females  at birth to 62 and 64 years respectively. Also, the infant mortality rate (less than five death rate) has fallen to 53 per thousand births.

The issue of health comes under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and its 3 departments; the Department of Health, Department of Family Welfare and the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy.

As part of its drive to educate and encourage a healthy lifestyle, the ministry promotes a website called Healthy India

Something for Knowlede(source India National portal)

In India, chronic diseases were the reason for 53 per cent of all deaths in 2005 . Of these 29 per cent were due to cardiovascular diseases that include heart attacks, coronary artery disease and strokes. The occurrence of diabetes in urban Indians is the second highest in the world; with approximately 12 per cent of adults developing the disease. Also, the use of tobacco is known to contribute to 56.4 per cent and 44.9 per cent of cancers in men and women, respectively.

NUTRITION FACT(source India National portal)

The human body needs six main classes of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Including these six nutrients in the daily diet is very important for the building process of the body and to maintain healthy functioning of the body. Poor health may sometimes be caused by either an excess or shortage of nutrients, which may adversely affect the functions of the body.

Keep the following in mind:

• A healthy diet may include a variety of foods from the basic food groups: protein, such as meat, eggs, and legumes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and fats and sweets.
• Make it a point to include a serving or two of fresh fruits or vegetables at each meal.
• Remember that food is one of the joys of life. All foods, if eaten in moderate quantities, can be a part of a healthy diet. If your favourite snacks are high in sugar, salt, fat or calories, eat small helpings only, limit how often you eat them or look for healthier alternatives.
• Limit the intake of saturated fats. These fats are found in animal products such as fatty meats, butter, cream and cheese. Reducing such fats from your diet can help bring down cholesterol and blood pressure levels as well as lower the risk of heart disease.
•  Do not skip breakfast. It provides a chance to eat whole grain foods with low-fat such as hot or cold cereal. This is also an excellent source of calcium if it includes skimmed or low-fat milk. As breakfast is the meal that ends the overnight fast, a good breakfast helps in preventing hunger and overeating later in the day

Stress Management

Stress is an unwanted natural gift of modern-day life to mankind. Though it is difficult to stay free of stress, making some basic changes in the lifestyle and following some simple steps can bring down the level of stress significantly.

Follow the below given steps to beat stress:

• Laugh: As far as possible laugh out loud. Remember, laughter is still the best medicine available free of cost.
• Sleep properly: There is no better stress relieving technique than taking a sound sleep. Don’t stay late till night, rather get up early in the morning and finish pending work.
• Eat a well balanced diet: Eat slowly and enjoy your food in a pleasant atmosphere.
• Exercise regularly: Physical exercise is one of the best methods to reduce stress. Do something you enjoy such as walking, swimming, jogging, tennis or bicycling. Spend at least three hours per week doing some type of activity.
•  Develop your spiritual life: Count your blessings and take time to meditate. Clear your mind and focus on peaceful thoughts.

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