Essay on health is wealth in 250 words | 2021 | Nepal

 

                                   HEALTH IS WEALTH

Good health is a boon. It is the real jewel and the most precious possession of man. If a man losses his health, he will lose everything in his life. One can obtain a good health in number of ways. It needs regular exercise, good food, good thoughts, and cleanliness. A healthy person does not spend money on medicines and visiting doctors.

The simplest and most traditional definition of health is that it is the freedom of sickness and diseases. According to WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO), health is physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. Next to life itself, good health is the most precious gift and is necessary for a purposeful existence.

‘Sound mind exists in a sound body’ is an old saying. Healthy persons can work for long hours without getting tired. They can enjoy all the pleasures of life, whereas unhealthy person cannot. The world has no charm for them. They are always worried due to their physical complications. Wealth has no importance for them.

To keep good health no money is needed. It can be achieved only through our efforts and proper health care. We can maintain good health only if we are aware of various factors which affect our health. There are certain things, which are essential for keeping our body free from diseases. Nutritious food comes first.

We should take the food, which has nutritious value. Some regularity in life is also important for good health. We should get up early in the morning, go out for walk, breathe in fresh air to keep our lungs clean and in good order, and take brisk walk, move arms while walking. Maintaining clean habits is also important in this regard. If we do not take bath regularly, do not wear clean clothes, do not eat fresh food, we may develop physical complications in the long run. Hence, regularities, good habits and cleanliness have great value in maintaining good health. Balancing sleep and rest are also useful in this regard.

Laughter is the best medicine of good health. Therefore, we should keep calm by overcoming anger, greed fear, envy and enmity. Life of a healthy person is his long lasting wealth. It makes him able to enjoy life to the full. Those who are wealthy may not always be healthy but the healthy people are always wealthy.