As a GP I have always found it interesting that most people want to lead a healthy life, but very few know how to do it or engage in doing so.
The saying that ‘true beauty lies within‘ holds firm in our societal beliefs. Another well-used motto that strikes a chord with people is ’live your best life’. The reality is very different.
Poor health is often the result of the life choices we make daily
Drinking alcohol, smoking and lack of exercise can trigger diseases, along with poor nutrition and stress to name a few.
Of course, a few drinks in moderation are enjoyable, I love a gin and tonic. It’s not about removing all the things we enjoy; it is about being informed on how to be healthy and investing in it. If we are healthy, our bodies can deal with the odd treat here and there.
Knowing how to optimise our internal beauty is key
People will invest in Botox and skin treatments to stay young and look good on the outside, take frequent holidays, and buy expensive possessions to boost their mood. However, few invest in the beauty inside or try to understand how to live their best life and follow it through. Our body is our only life vehicle and yet it is the only asset that we seldom invest in.
If beauty lies within, why don’t we optimise this internal beauty by checking our gut health with stool samples? Why don’t we do blood tests and invest in regular health checks? Many illnesses can develop long before symptoms occur.
No amount of Botox or skin treatments will ever allow us to live well and enjoy our lives… or as I like to say… extend our healthspan. I can also guarantee you that if you are healthier, you will look and feel better!
Thyme informs & guides you to the best version of yourself
We need to start thinking about our body as a whole and consider looking after ourselves by having regular medical checks. DNA testing, microbiome analysis and nutritional input can help us be targeted about the lifestyle improvements we make.
This is what modern medicine looks like and if we want to live longer and be the best version of our “healthy selves” then we need to take responsibility. We need to be responsible for looking after our body and all its physiological functions in a scientific and informed way. It’s never too late – you can start today!
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