In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and grind, often at the expense of our well-being. Overworking might seem like a badge of honor, but it comes with significant hidden costs. Here are some critical areas where overworking takes its toll: 1. No Time to Journal Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, stress management, and personal growth. When work consumes all our time, this valuable practice often falls by the wayside....
Health is a comprehensive state of physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that the highest attainable standard of health is a fundamental human right, regardless of race, religion, political belief, or economic condition. Health 1.0: Ancient Wisdom and Beginnings of Public Health Infrastructure Ancient civilizations of China, India, and Egypt utilized medicinal plants and herbs to drive beneficial health outcomes for thousands of years....
It took 2 tablets of 200mg ibuprofen and 30ml of dayquil to fight the flu. Total impact: miserable, tired, stuffy nose, headache, 2 days of missed work, self-righteous indignation, and a call with an advise nurse. The final amount of sweat and lifting of a dead weight from my head are signs of hope. Yesterday, after a nightly flush of saline spray and flonase (with a slight burning sensation the whole night), I was able to sleep till 4:20a or so....
2022 is the year of the flu. Multiple vaccine boosters and shots did not make much of a dent. So far, I’ve successfully navigated Covid in June, stomach flu again in June, and now going through a bout of cold/ cough/ allergy/ flu in December. Without the modern marvels of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, the headache and or suffering would be terrible. Flonase and Saline spray decongest the nasal passages. It feels blessed to live now, and not even 100 years prior....