An In-Depth Discussion On Health, Being Healthy And People’s Mindsets

This general discussion on health and good health – a lengthy one – touches on various aspects of this very important subject, including people’s attitudes towards it.

Much of this article was first written and published on another website in 2008, with some changes and updates carried out.

A general health discussion on how important health is, and how our modern day lifestyle is destroying it.

Confusion – so much health information out there

There is so much health information out there, and sometimes they are contradictory. So then, what is right, and what is wrong? What to do, what to eat, and what not to? I agree that it can get very confusing. Sometimes, I feel as though the more I read, and the more I supposedly “know”, the more confused I get.

Do note, however, that there is no clear-cut black and white in any arena, and certainly not in the area of health. Experts differ and disagree all the time. Even within the realm of natural healing, many disagree on the definition of “natural”.

Some experts say we need meat, others say all the nutrients we need can be found in plant foods. Some say people from different blood groups need different diets, others say that is rubbish. Some say soy is good, some say it’s horrible. Some say sun exposure causes skin cancer, others say lack of sunshine causes cancer instead. Some even say drinking too much water is bad for us!

Sometimes, there is a middle-ground we can arrive at. At other times, it just depends on which side of the fence you are on, and which argument you want to believe.

Importantly, take everything you read, hear or find out about with a pinch of salt. Keep in mind the fact that probably nobody – not doctors, not naturopaths or herbalists, and especially not people who are trying to sell you something – is telling you the full truth. This is because nobody knows everything, and everyone is biased and has their own vested interests. Carry out your own research, use your common sense and intuition, and exercise your personal judgment. Don’t even believe everything that I have to tell you!

The content on this website is put together either through our own experiences; research we have carried out; research carried out by writers we have engaged; or the research, training, clinical experience and expertise of various natural health practitioners.

Whatever is written on this website must NOT be construed as any form of medical or professional advice. Rather, please take them as suggestions.

Taking personal responsibility

I always stress the importance of taking personal responsibility for one’s own health. Part of that entails trawling the world of information and differing viewpoints out there and then making choices for yourself (and your family). After that, you try, and change, if necessary, before arriving at some sort of protocol which you stick to.

The important thing is to learn to TAKE CHARGE of your health, and not leave it in the hands of others. Learn to make choices and make changes, to try things. Crucially, learn to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY and what it tells you. A lot about health is how you FEEL!

Remember, ultimately, this is your journey!

…read on…

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