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Guilty Pleasures; Where Everyone Has their 'Something'
At most, a health directory will recommend the unhealthy lifestyle cessation, but that’s about it; maybe it’s time for a different approach. https://loyceloca.wordpress.com/2020/10/10/guilty-pleasures-where-everyone-has-their-something/
At most, a health directory will recommend the unhealthy lifestyle cessation, but that’s about it; maybe it’s time for a different approach. https://loyceloca.wordpress.com/2020/10/10/guilty-pleasures-where-everyone-has-their-something/
Hello my dears, I have a very special someting that I have stitched together to help my friends out there who feel left out because of a thorn in their flesh that manifests itself through an unhealthy lifestyle. Pardon!
I do not condone them but that doesn't mean I can't empathize.
Years have come and gone (more than two thousand years now—where has time gone?), and with it, humans have been engaging in unhealthy lifestyles, they’ve also been arguing about their merits and demerits.
The debate still simmers today, with a lively back-and-forth over which is good for you or bad for you.
At most, a health directory will recommend the unhealthy lifestyle cessation, but that’s about it. When you look around, do you realize that there’s limited health guide dedicated to those in current indulgence?
As hard as it is for us health addicts to swallow, the reality is that people smoke and drink or rather, have a something unhealthy going on. Lots of people.
Diseases linked to these unhealthy lifestyles like smoking tobacco, a lack of exercise, drinking alcohol and eating unhealthily are on the rise, even though we have more information than ever before on the risks involved.
All indications are that these so-called “lifestyle” diseases are defeating efforts to persuade people to make the right choices; maybe it’s time for a different approach.
Question is, are they lost causes when it comes to healthy lifestyles?
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The Inspiration
There is a prevalent myth out there that smokers and drinkers especially do not really care about their health. I find that this simply isn’t true.
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The Inspiration
There is a prevalent myth out there that smokers and drinkers especially do not really care about their health. I find that this simply isn’t true.
I know of several people who smoke and drink—many who do not desire to quit at this time. Many of them exercise regularly, watch their diets.
Of course I always wish they could quit, but I came to realize that for those people who do not wish to quit, there is limited health and fitness around to address their unique needs.
It’s unfair to say that smokers and drinkers don’t care about their health
It’s unfair to say that smokers and drinkers don’t care about their health
Many people, especially in the health-care field, look down at them. “How can you do that?! Don’t you know how bad it is for you?! What is WRONG with you?!” In a way, we set a double standard.
People don’t generally go up to an overweight person eating fries and talk down to them. Same with those who don’t exercise—no one will give them a nasty look and yell at them for not working out. With smokers and drinkers, it’s different.
It’s almost as if they have a problem with their personality or character if they smoke and drink.
Almost all studies of lifestyle, including diet, exercise, caffeine, marijuana and alcohol, rely on total recall and truthful reporting of one's habits over many years.
These studies may indicate that two things may be associated with one another, but not necessarily that one causes the other.
It may be that adults who are in good health engage in more social activities and enjoy moderate amounts of alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco, but that the substances have nothing to do with making them healthier.
Understanding the risks and any possible health benefits of some of these substances often seems confusing; that's understandable, because the evidence for moderate substance use in healthy adults isn't certain. The definition of moderation is something of a balancing act.
Moderation sits at the point at which the health benefits of these substances clearly outweigh the risks.
On the other hand, if you're a light to moderate drinker or smoker and you're healthy, you can probably continue to do so as long as you do so responsibly. In fact, there’s no universally accepted standard definition.
The Dark Side
The Dark Side
But the substance two-faced nature shouldn’t come as a surprise. Even moderate substance use carries some risks.
These substances can disrupt sleep and one’s better judgment. They are found to interact in potentially dangerous ways with a variety of medications, painkillers, and sedatives. They are also addictive, especially for people with a family history of substance addiction.
They affect the body in many different ways, directly influencing the stomach, brain, heart, gallbladder, and liver and even lungs. They also alter mood, concentration, and coordination.
It’s safe to say that these substances act both as tonic and a poison. The difference lies mostly in the dose.
So here are some quick tips for those who continue but want to be as healthy as possible
So here are some quick tips for those who continue but want to be as healthy as possible
Of course, quitting or reducing the dose of substance you take is probably the single best way to improve your health. However, there are several other things you can do to stay healthy:
- Eat a healthy diet, rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating a healthy diet and being physically active have much greater health benefits and have been more extensively studied.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Engage in regular exercise and healthy lifestyles like steaming. When you steam, it helps in removing toxic residue in the lungs especially for the smokers.
- Be sure to check with your doctor about what's right for your health and safety.
- Be sure to check with your doctor about what's right for your health and safety.
- Manage your stress levels.
- Driving under the influence of any substance is never a good idea.
REMEMBER; There’s more to you than your unhealthy habit. Please do so responsibly and take good care of yourself too.
- Driving under the influence of any substance is never a good idea.
REMEMBER; There’s more to you than your unhealthy habit. Please do so responsibly and take good care of yourself too.
A note to smokers, think of smoking as one of your "alone moments". Just because you smoke doesn't mean you should puff it publicly. If you have smoking zones in your area, utilize them. If not, seek for permission to puff it where you are.
You can still be respectful despite the habit.
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