It's time to put yourself first
And you play the most important role in being the best version of yourself.
It was time to go for an annual health check up and last week we both went for a full body check up, that is sponsored by the company. This time, I insisted to go to a better facility instead of the one that they are tied up with. Because, going to a substandard facility that would give erroneous report, is more stressful because, it creates unnecessary panic in us. Kudos to our HR to respect my concern and request our health provider MFine to arrange the health check up at facilities suggested by me. They agreed to book ProHealth, the premium health check up package at Apollo Hospitals, along with some additional tests, that is mandatory as per company policy.
Health check ups are now considered as a must to have discipline in life, and it's true that, even though we might look fit, we may not be really healthy, and health check up helps us to find out any abnormality. But the way its advertised does not sound correct to me, because I believe, these are some corporate advertisements to scale their business, and our lifestyle is the primary root cause of all health issues. Our health plays an important role in being the best version of ourselves, but we play the most important role in shaping up our health. And following a strict discipline in maintaining a good lifestyle, nutritious food, good sleep and exercise are the key ingredients of building a healthy life. And till date, there has been no instruments discovered to measure your stress level, but they blame stress as the root cause of all the problems. So what you see in your test reports are results of what you cultivate in your daily life, and you should be the best doctor to feel your body and do the remedy.
These advertisements looks nice when we go there, but it's really important, how much we follow and fix after they evaluate our health status and guide us towards a better health. Sometimes they even raise concerns over small risks, but don't get stressed if its really not critical, it's their job to panic you so that they can convince you do these tests repeatedly.
Look at the disclaimer, no one guarantees the accuracy and I have gone through these a lot. So after going through all the process, I decide the best course of action myself and work on that for a long time. For example, if your Vitamin D level is low (which is true for most people now a days), then you may take tablets to improve it, but that is not the permanent solution. Instead the permanent solution is to spend 10–30 minutes in sunlight and make it a habit, so that you will not need to take these tablets again.
So the point I want to make in this post is that, its very important for you to understand your reports and its root cause and consequence and take the right decision instead of just going through their recommendations.
They put all kinds of fancy words like holistic care, AI powered risk scores etc to make you feel they care for you, but in reality, all they care is the money that you spend. Unfortunately, the law does not hold them accountable so unless you are in control of your health, they will loot you like anything.
Scared of needles - how many of you did not go to school because there was vaccination program ? Reminds me those old good days.
Look at the excitement - Fourteen hours of fasting and then this food tastes amazing, but in reality, we have forgotten to enjoy the food because of our busy or fast paced life. I have already started to spend more time eating and enjoying every meal since my third innings.
Overall, the experience this time was nice, the lunch at the canteen ( we had to pay for that) could have been better.
Before wrapping up this post, let me tell you a fact - my reports found out few concerning observations, and if I try to find out the consequence then what I see is that the result isn't entirely normal, but it's not conclusively abnormal either. What can you say !!!🙃
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I thought only here in our place experience the erroneous report from the same medical facility, yet it is in your place too. Yeah, this help me conclude that the yearly result I had for my annual check up was almost the same.
The HR did well for honoring the request you make to go to the health care you requested, those meals are delicious i know it, good canteen 🥰🙏
We should all do a complete health test because we cultivate disease in the human body without the knowledge of the mind. Your report is rough, not good or not bad, it good that no dangerous disease has been detected.
Awesome to see you taking care of your health my friend!
I have always enjoyed your stories and respected how they are always centered on your family celebrating all your country has to offer.
What caught my eye about this post is obviously the cover image talking about putting yourself first. That can refer to taking your own happiness and mental/physical health seriously which is definitely something our generation has had to learn a little late.
I have also seen it adopted as a mantra which gives virtue to be self centered, team averse, and insensitive to the needs and situation of others. There is definitely merit to the sentiment but it has to be balanced otherwise more problems will result.
Our health never really gets any better unless we make big changes because time and age are insurmountable foes. Those changes can make our time more enjoyable and productive but also show examples to the next generation which is the real power.
Here’s to a healthy and happy existence, balancing our personal needs with the honour it is to take care of others.
Exactly, the next generation definitely learns from our experience.
I so much dislike needle
I always run away from injections, lol
Health first, me first!!!
I think 99% dislike :) and are only forced to take it.
Ha haa 😂 sahe kaha sir ji
You have highlighted the right topic. Nowadays people ignore their bodies in their busy lives. You have discussed the right and factual matter. Nowadays people are very nervous and they are made to undergo many tests. And they are looted. Sometimes there is no need to do these tests, but they are done. I got a lot of information from your post. Thank you.🙏
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There's this adage at my place that says " Health is Wealth" so it's always good to run a proper check up often on oneself in order to know the medical state of the body.
It is really needed that we definitely put our health first and take care of ourselves because health always comes first in everything actually
It is always good to be attentive to our health and good for your company in looking for a better place since errors exist and as you say there may be a free concern
Checkups, as you say, are essential and essential to enjoy good health, but as you also highlight in the publication, we must always look for the best since our health is priceless and we must take the necessary care.
It's great that you are taking care of yourself, and that your medical provider was kind enough to agree to your request to a different facility. Your title reminded me of what they say in the airplane regarding oxygen masks. One needs to put on theirs first, before doing it for others. I think this works in our day to day life as well. It will be difficult to help others if we do not help and keep ourselves healthy first.
All well and good if you live in a sunny country!
Here in the UK in winter I will add Vit D tablets because there is no sunlight!
Great that you had your annual checkup, I was at the doctors last week and got some tests which had me in good shape too!
As you say Sanjeev it's time to put ourselves first!
It is really true....health is the first thing ...
I am also scared of vaccination and once missed school because of vaccination 😛😛
We always need to be cautious of our health and must not joke with it at any point in time
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