MY EXAMS AND MY HEALTH WRITTEN BY FELIX BLISS @2018 We are living in the era of examination where students neglect to care about their health. Examination cannot be out of the live of students and every individual in the world as well. On the other hand, health is inevitable from the everyday TO and FRO activities of man under the sun of ages. Should we burn the night candle before we can pass our examination When we knew very well sleepless night affects our health tremendously as well as our performance in examination? Should we learn in the parliament of mosquitoes when we knew of the deadly disease – malaria? Should we learn without resting within time intervals? Having gone through the university of competitive choice in Ghana has put me in the school of thought. I am in the one of the well-known universities in Ghana where examination period has become judgment day due to what students go through. This place has gotten a lot of nick names – a place of bury...
CHRISTMAS HEALTH BY FELIX BLISS
In my country-Ghana, traditional food includes stew or soup, porridge and bread, fried or roasted meats, rice and cassava/ yam mixed with plantain paste called “fufu” usually are eating during the Christmas festive. In recent research, it was found that we consume around 3,000 calories in Christmas dinner-more than the entire recommended daily intake for grown man. This huge feast not only contribute to weight gain but also to indigestion and heartburn- not to mention lethargy for the rest of the day reducing the chances of you burning much of it off. Where possible, maintain a good balance of fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates, protein and omega 3 sources throughout the year in order to be in good physical condition and have sufficient energy. And the scripture says;
On 25TH December, every year, billions of people around the world celebrate Christmas. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year. Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ-the savior. In some traditions, Christmas day is public holiday in many of the world’s nations. Christmas is celebrated by a majority of Christians as well as culturally by many non-Christians. The Christmas health issues is on the heart of every health practitioner. I have taken time to research and cover some relevant information that would guide our Christmas health as we get along this year celebration.
Our health during Christmas time matters exclusively to the physicians and other healthcare team members. There are several activities that many people go through during Christmas which could be a benefit to their health or disaster to their health. Many things that are included of our routines and we take for granted become disrupted by the change of pace in our lives.
Christmas is infamously a time to indulge but don’t let this be the green light to overindulge! Christmas can be a challenging for our stress levels and it’s even tougher for those of us with mental ill-health. Through scripture, we can find God’s guidance to good health, as it is rated of high importance. This bible verse exposes us to God’s rules for good physical mental and spiritual health.
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones”
As a believer and health practitioner, I have understood that for us to maintain healthy living, we must fear the father of ages-our lord and also throw away all evil deeds. During Christmas, myriad number of foreseeable and non-foreseeable behaviours are demonstrated. Some of these behaviours, perhaps, might exhibit our fear of the lord whereas others might demonstrate different purpose of the celebration. Refusing to do what is morally accepted in Christmas may cause ill-health and weak bones which the scripture above has said. Now let me throw a massive ray of light on some five relevant behaviours that could be a benefit to your Christmas health.
AVOID ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
The scripture says:
“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the spirit”
The celebratory spirit of Christmas and new year often involves social drinking and although the consumption of alcohol might make you feel more relaxed. It is important to remember that alcohol is depressant and drinking excessive amounts can cause low mood, irritability or potentially aggressive behaviours. The results from the above scripture was that it can lead to debauchery. It is therefore important for us to avoid drinking alcoholic drinks during Christmas. By not exceeding the recommended number of safe units, you will be better able to sustain good mental and physical well-being.
BETTER NUTRITION
In my country-Ghana, traditional food includes stew or soup, porridge and bread, fried or roasted meats, rice and cassava/ yam mixed with plantain paste called “fufu” usually are eating during the Christmas festive. In recent research, it was found that we consume around 3,000 calories in Christmas dinner-more than the entire recommended daily intake for grown man. This huge feast not only contribute to weight gain but also to indigestion and heartburn- not to mention lethargy for the rest of the day reducing the chances of you burning much of it off. Where possible, maintain a good balance of fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates, protein and omega 3 sources throughout the year in order to be in good physical condition and have sufficient energy. And the scripture says;
“now i urge you to take some food. You need it to survive. Not one of you will lose a single hair from his head”
Maintaining a healthy diet and weight can improve your mood and can work towards preventing symptoms of lethargy and irritability that many of us feel during the busy festive season.
EXERCISE
The scripture says;
“For physical training is of some value…”
This means training your self physically by doing some exercise is a benefit for good Christmas health. Physical training releases the feel-good chemicals, endorphins, which help you to relax, feel happy and boost your mood. In Christmas, undertaking simple tasks such as cycling, walking, sprinting and other Christmas games, you can benefit from experiencing reduced anxiety, decreased depression and improved self-esteem.
RELAXATION AND SLEEP
There is mounting evidence on the link between sleep and healthy living, meaning improvements in the quality of your sleep and relaxation could produce improvements to your overall mental health. Despite many of us having time off work during Christmas and the new year, our relaxation and sleep pattern can be catching up with friends and family and late partying in to the night.
BE KIND
One may ask, how can kindness help our Christmas health? But it is possible, during Christmas time, you must be kind to friends, family, relatives. The connection between kindness and health is that it helps reduce stress, improve our mood, increase self-esteem and happiness. Christmas is good opportunity to volunteer for charity or local community organization and provide essential support and encouragement for others in need.
All in all, Bliss innovation and design gives you this quotation
“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
AFEHIAPA OOOO! AFEHIAPA OOOO!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR
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