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Good Health Equals Wealth

nwothini335 — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:26:33 GMT

"Health is wealth" is a very popular saying. I mean, many people literally knows that there is no greater wealth than good health. However, even with this knowledge, people still do things that gradually moves them into the left side of the illness-wellness continuum (Duhn illness wellness continuum).

According to the illness wellness continuum, in other to achieve optimum health, an individual must be free from physical, emotional as well as psychological stressors. I think this continuum is one of the many description of healthy living, which is closely related to the World Health Organization definition of health, which states that - Health is not just the absence of disease and infirmity.

I have had the opportunity to be a care provider, and I have also received care from care providers. There is one thing with people - that one thing you tell them not to do, that's what they always want to do.

Tell them to stay away from alcohol, carbonated drinks, excessive sugar intake, drug abuse and whatever, you'll see that, that thing is what they would want to do. Tell a diabetic to regulate their sugar intake through diet, and they would not really listen to you, untill DKA or HHS (depending on whether or not it's type one or two) sets in and they get rescued from the brink of death. Sometimes, even after recovering from that experience, you'll see them doing that same thing you ask them not to do.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of need, there are many human needs. Which starts from physiological and goes down to self actualisation. However, these needs, most especially physiological need (food and shelter), need not be excessive. Example, salt is good, but too much is not good.

A lot of people understand the concept of healthy living (which includes exercise, eating e.t.c) their Id cannot be properly controlled by their superego (mostly in terms of food). They forget the fact that when they satisfy the pleasure (id) they get from eating unhealthy, there is always a consequence, which does not comes immediately, but it definitely comes.

I would not want to sound like an average modern day Nigerian Christian who believes that they are holier than though, rather, I do not one hundred percent lead a healthy lifestyle. There are times when I flop, most especially with my sleep. I sleep late at times. My circadian rhythm change a lot. Today it's here, and tomorrow it's there.

One way I try to lead a healthy lifestyle is to eat good. I eat vegetables (I'm not a vegan, and I don't see myself ever being a vegan), I eat well prepared meat, I reduce fat intake, I exercise and I try not to live a sedentary lifestyle. I don't drink, neither do I smoke.

Like I said in the definition of health by WHO, good health goes further to address an individuals mental and emotional wellbeing. Based on this, I try to stay away from negativities or anything that would mess with my peace of mind. If my joy is the price, then I don't want it. I stay away from toxic sexual relationships, friends e.t.c. I think this is the major reason why I have not thought of having a girlfriend after my last.

Another way to lead a healthy lifestyle is to always avoid illness. For example, using protection while having coitus, using facemask while traveling, and all that. It's better to prevent things than to cure it.

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REFERENCES

[Illness wellness continuum](https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/illness-wellness-continuum/)
WHO Definition of health

Freud's psychoanalytic theory

Maslow hierarchy of need

My Health Is My Priority

leemah1 — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 07:47:21 GMT

One thing I don't take with levity is my health. I know that once the health gives way, getting it back may not be an easy journey. This is one reason I try as much as possible to pay attention to what I eat and drink and how I treat my body.
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But come to think of it, do we really act like we value our health as much as we claim, I don't think we do until we are seeing the sign that we are in danger.

I remember there was a time I enjoyed taking soda. It was something I could easily reach for whenever I felt like having a drink. But when I started noticing that it wasn't having a negative effect on my body, I had to make a decision to stay away from it. I won't say it was the easiest thing to do, especially when you are already used to something, but I knew I had to make that sacrifice for the sake of my health.

Another experience that helped me was being part of a ladies' group where we usually organised different health challenges. Sometimes, we would have a challenge where everyone had to share their daily walking activities with the group for a week. At other times, it could be a soda-free week, where we all committed to staying away from soda for those few days.

Honestly, these little challenges helped me a lot. Sometimes, you may know what is good for you, but having people around you who are also making an effort gives you that extra push. Seeing others participate encouraged me to do my part too. It also made taking care of my health feel less like a difficult task and more like something we could enjoy doing together.

I realised that you don't always have to make big changes before you can start living healthier. Sometimes, it begins with taking a walk instead of sitting down all day, drinking more water, reducing sugary drinks or simply being mindful of what goes into your body.

Of course, I am not claiming to have everything figured out. There are still areas where I can improve. For instance, be more consistent with physical exercise which I suck at, pay closer attention to my eating habits and make sure I get enough rest. Sometimes, life gets busy, and we become so occupied with work and other responsibilities that we forget to give our bodies the attention they deserve.

I also believe that taking care of our health goes beyond what we eat or how much exercise we do. Our mental and emotional well-being matter too. We need to learn when to take a break, avoid unnecessary stress and stop feeling guilty for resting when our bodies need it.

One thing I would encourage everyone to do is to start paying attention to their daily habits. Don't wait until you fall sick before you begin to take your health seriously. Go for medical check-ups, eat balanced meals, drink enough water, exercise regularly and don't ignore unusual changes in your body.

And if you find it difficult to stay consistent on your own, find people who can encourage you. You can even create little health challenges with your friends, family or colleagues. Sometimes, the motivation we need comes from knowing that someone else is also making the effort.

As for me, I am willing to keep making better choices because I understand that good health is something I cannot afford to take for granted. After all, what is the essence of working so hard to make money, build a comfortable life and achieve our dreams if we neglect the very body that is supposed to enjoy all these things.

Health is wealth, no doubt. But I think the real question is whether our everyday actions show that we believe it. Remember, we don't have to get everything right at once. We just need to start making better choices, one day at a time.

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‎Am I Really Taking Good Care of My Health? ‎

twicejoy — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 05:29:18 GMT

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‎One thing I have come to understand about life is that good health is one of the greatest blessings we can have. Sometimes, we get so carried away with work, making money and attending to our daily responsibilities that we forget to give our bodies the attention they deserve. We only begin to realise how important our health is when something goes wrong.
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‎For me, this is something I have been experiencing for the past month because I have been dealing with an ulcer. Since I started experiencing it, I have been trying my best to follow the right procedures, especially when it comes to what I should eat and what I should avoid. I know there are certain foods I need to stay away from, and I have been making efforts to adjust my eating habits.
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‎Honestly, maintaining that balance has not been very easy for me. Sometimes, I struggle with getting everything right, but I keep trying because I don't joke with my health. Another thing that has made the healing process challenging for me is stress. Being a plumber is not an easy job because it involves physical activities, moving from one place to another and sometimes working under pressure. There are days when I get home feeling very tired, and I believe the stress and pressure from work have also made managing my condition more difficult.
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‎This experience has made me understand that taking care of our health goes beyond eating good food. We also need enough rest, proper medical attention and time to allow our bodies to recover.
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‎One thing I want to improve is maintaining a better balance between my work and personal health. I want to be more consistent with my eating habits and learn to give myself enough time to rest.
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‎My advice to others is that we should not wait until we fall sick before we start taking our health seriously. Yeah! making money is important, but what is the point of working so hard if we cannot enjoy the benefits because of poor health?
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‎I am still learning, and I know I have some habits to improve. But one thing is certain: And that's the fact that I am ready to do better because my health deserves that attention.
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Health Is Wealth, But Do My Actions Prove It?

marsdave — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:10:36 GMT

Even though I'm not one to joke with my health, I still cannot say that all my daily actions/activities show how much I love and value my health. A lot of times I don't even practice what I say and know; sometimes I'm so busy doing things that I neglect my body totally.

And one habit I feel I'm still struggling with is how I'm not getting enough rest; I stay awake longer than necessary, I'm always busy doing this or that, and there are even times that I sleep off on things that I'm still doing; that's my body forcefully turning itself off since I've decided not to. Another thing I would have loved to mention is the things I eat and drink, but at the moment it is something I'm already working on. I don't just eat or drink anything; I'm always mindful of it because I know very well that even though it may seem small, it can affect my health.

Well, this isn't me making a promise, but I will definitely make changes, first in my sleeping routine. Yeah, I really need that sleep a lot. I know a lot of times pills won't be needed for the things I take pills for; I just need to rest. Also, I should exercise more often and not ignore any changes/signs my body might give. In addition, it's been a while since I last went for a medical checkup, and I really need to. I shouldn't wait until I'm feeling unwell or seriously sick before looking out for myself....

And for others, please pay very good attention to your health. Once something is wrong with one's health, nothing else will go smoothly. Go for medical checkups, eat well, drink enough water, rest a lot, and don't be too busy to not look after yourself. And when anything feels wrong, instead of ignoring it, seek medical advice.

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Don't Take Your Health for Granted

vickoly — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:06:33 GMT

'Health is wealth' is a popular saying we all hear almost every day; however, the reality is that many don't prioritise their health and then take it for granted when they ought to treat it with the highest level of seriousness. The truth is that many are guilty of this, and that includes me because there have been lots of ways I have taken my health lightly, and on some occasions it comes back to cost me dearly. We don't need to wait to find ourselves at such a point before we do the needful when it comes to our health, and that's why I'm writing this, by sharing my experience and also giving advice on better ways to take care of our health.

The truth is that many of us don't know the importance of good health, and that's why we often take it for granted, and the popular saying that says, "You don't know the value of a thing until you lose it," is very much present in how people treat their body, health and overall wellbeing. And that's why someone can be in good health for years and just keep living their lives, and when their body begins to give them signs, they'll ignore it and keep living their lives, but then the body systems can't contain it again and break down. You'll see such a person in severe pain and would start running around to find a solution; that act is what people call "medicine after death".

And so we shouldn't wait to be in a state of death or liken situations before we do the right thing. Take, for instance, in order to stay in good health, we must eat healthy, eat on time, and indulge in regular exercise so as to keep our joints agile and flexible.

Talking about ways I've been coming short of taking care of my health, I'll say, for example, I've been having issues with my ear for about three months now, and based on the fact that I've owned the same issues earlier in the year and went to the hospital only for them to charge me about fifty thousand for a treatment procedure that didn't last up to five minutes, and yet after two weeks the same reoccurred, and I had to pay the same amount again. These made me resolve within me not to go to the hospital concerning the same issue again, because I felt they'd only take my money and not do what would make the problem go completely, so I moved to using local medication, which although help suppress the pain, hasn't cured it in about two months since I've been using it.

I know what I need to do is to still go to the hospital for a further checkup so they can decipher what the issue is and prescribe the right thing that'll sort it out. However, my concern about money has been an unhealthy habit, and this is something many of us do that isn't right. Yes, I know we are all struggling, but we don't joke with our health because, God forbid, you that refuse to spend one thousand to treat an illness when it's small would be forced to spend tens of thousands on the same thing if it goes out of control and is unbearable for you. So in a nutshell, this advice isn't for only me but for everyone who might be doing the same.

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Health Is Wealth, But Are We Really Living Up to It?

yechee — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:51:18 GMT

"Health is wealth" is a popular phrase often reiterated by every single one of us but do we ever sit to think about the impact of it? Is it doing the job it's supposed to do in our lives? Are we even taking the phrase serious enough to live by it? How well are we educating others on it? Well, I can't say for sure but I can tell that my observations surrounding this hasn't been encouraging.

Every day, we go on social media where we have doctors and other medical practitioners create valuable content to educate us on better lifestyle habits beneficial to our health. While this has been helpful and many people get exposed to new information that guides how they handle their well-being, there's also an arrogant pushback when some advices seem inconvenient to people. It's as though they would prefer to pick what healthy habit to inculcate and which one to risk.

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For example, if you tell people to reduce their consumption of red meat or cut down on their favourite energy drink that isn't being marketed as soda, you'll hear things like:

"But it isn't soda."

"But I cook red meat with vegetables. It's still healthy." ,

"Something must kill a man."

You may think these are just words and jokes, but they are all a reflection of the behaviour people show towards their health.

Up till this moment, many people can't stay without adding salt to white rice, a meal often paired with sauces already cooked with adequate salt. Many will make excuses for not having fruits for a whole month. Others will tell you that everyday caffeine helps them stay awake to read at night, so it's worth something. Both old and young will give you a reason for not exercising at least two times a week. All of these are proof that we truly do not value our health enough. If we did, we would make conscious efforts to adapt healthy lifestyles.

Now the catch is, I'm not excluded. I still have some poor health habits affecting my life. Examples are not getting enough sleep on most days, not eating often, as well as drinking less water simply because I'm not always thirsty like the people around me.

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These are things I've been trying to change and lately my approach has been to have water beside me to make it easier to take a sip every now and then. I've also been trying to force myself to eat and I think what I'm leaning towards these days is making certain food stuff available so I can have what I enjoy. Lastly, the constant reminders on my phones have been helping me sleep before midnight, and my low use of social media seems to be helpful as well because half the time, I get bored to sleep.

I may be putting an effort to help elevate my current lifestyle, but deep down I know I can be better. In fact, I know I'm not giving my best effort right now but I remain committed to being the person who lives a more healthy lifestyle. I hope others can do the same by intentionally changing their sleep routines, switching to healthier meal options, taking frequent walks, doing a personal mental reset alone at home, and seeking medical attention when they feel uncomfortable in their bodies.

I'm certain that if we put in maximum effort, we can live healthier lives that we will be proud of when we become older.

I invite @les90 @hopestylist and @soma18 to come join and support this new community prompt seeking to expand health discussions on Hive. Can't wait to read your posts!🥰

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Your health matters ; Talk it, Act it

nsigo1 — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 20:12:42 GMT

Health is wealth, do we act it or we only say it as a memory verse. The truth is , we all know that living a healthy life is good, we know what and what to do in order to live healthy, but the problem is most of us ignore some of these healthy habits and I am guilty as well 🤣.
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‎Let us start with adequate sleep, we all know that adequate sleep is necessary for us and our mental health, but how often do we sleep complete 8 hours a day as we are always advised to. We know it is good to, but a lot of factors will not allow us to. Some people hustle till around 12am in that morning before going back home to sleep and still wake up around 5am to prepare for the next day, the routine continues and stress sets in and if not properly managed might lead to something else. Why is it so, we are trying to be wealthy but in the other hand we forget our health and if that keeps happening we might end up spending our wealth to safe our health. In as much as we are trying to make wealth we should also consider our health. Because na who dey alive dey hustle ooo 🤣.
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‎We all know that regular washing of hands is good and necessary for a healthy living. But let me ask, since after the COVID-19 breakout, how many of us still keep washing our hands regularly as it should be ? We don't really consider that again, because we feel it doesn't really matter and we come up with this funny slogan to back up our decision " germs no dey kill Africa " 🤣🤣🤣
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‎I don't want to talk about regular exercise, if I may ask when last did you go for an exercise. But we know that it's good for our health right ? We don't really give much time to it, because all the time is being channeled to making wealth.
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‎Going for a regular medical check up is advisable but when last did you do that ?
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‎We know all these but we talk more than we act it. So let's act it the way we talk it. Protect your health the same way you are protecting your wealth.

Lifestyle Choices and Their Impact on Health

decencie — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:10:45 GMT

‎It is true that people often over look their health, and this might be caused by certain factors. No one just wants to be nonchalant about their lives, different things contribute to that decision or should I say involuntary decision. In a society where the economy gets worse by the day, health is more like the least of problems in the grand scheme of things. The situation of things have made people think that our health needs to deteriorate first before we can seek help.
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‎ Imagine a family where parents are struggling to feed their children, they're caught in between thinking about their school fees, feeding, house rent, clothing etc, and then sickness shows up or any health issue does. They'll first think of natural ways to cure them, they'll just run around getting advice from non professional individuals, do self medications, so they can save money. Some will say, "I'm waiting to see what happens before I can go to the clinic." "there is no food the house, I can't afford hospital bills now." This is very common in our society today, and it's not the best way to live but taking a look at the living conditions of some people, I do not blame their choices. Headache, stomachache, pains, fever and the rest, are seen as minor health problems, we often say "it will go when I rest, I just need to take a nap, take a bath, and I will be okay." We do not even bother to go for a test to know if it's a minor health condition or not.

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‎Personally, I can't say I have been consistent with daily activities or actions that would suggest that I value my health. I can't remember the last time I engaged in an exercise, it's almost like a non-existent thing in my life right now. What about taking water every morning? Avoiding certain meals and drinks as prescribed by the doctor due to my health issues? I haven't been consistent with them. The funny thing is, it's not like I do not know that avoiding those meals would help manage the issue, but I have been headstrong about it, sometimes, I'm like "I will manage whatever happens when I eat this and that, and to be honest, it's not always funny because the pains and discomfort that comes with not avoiding those meals is crazy. But, it hasn't changed a thing. It's not like I wouldn't want to be careful about it, but sometimes, I don't even have the time or energy to adhere and sometimes, I just want to eat what is available, what I like not really minding the after effect.
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‎A lot of changes can be made. Actions like: being conscious of the things that get to my stomach, avoiding food and drinks that trigger ulcer, exercising regularly even when I don't feel like it. Avoiding late night eating because this causes indigestion and bloating especially when I get to eat meals that contains a lot of gas. And also being conscious of the fact that my health is important, and that I can't achieve the goals I'm pursuing if I do not take care of my health.
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HMCP—WK1 NEW PROMPT: HEALTH IS WEALTH.

hivemedics — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:43:00 GMT

**Hello Hivemedics 👋****We welcome y'all to Hivemedics prompt, Week 1.**

Health is wealth, and health happens to be one of the most important parts of our lives. Without it, everything else cannot be in place, yet it remains one of the least things we pay out attention to, until something goes wrong with it.

This is Hive Medical Center, and we welcome you here. Here's a space where we discuss health matters. Whether you're a healthcare practitioner/professional, a student in the medical field, someone with personal experiences, or you're just interested in learning more about health and overall well-being, here's the place for you.

Here, we discuss everyday health habits, personal experiences, mental and physical wellness, healthcare challenges, prevention, medical discoveries, and also the little things we often overlook. And our goal is very simple: it is to encourage awareness, learn from one another, promote healthy living, and remind ourselves that taking care of ourselves/our health shouldn't be an afterthought.

Every week we will be bringing to you medical or health related prompts, one that will always be designed to get you thinking, sharing, learning, engaging, and all.

I'm sure you're ready...

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**Title: HEALTH IS WEALTH, BUT DO WE REALLY ACT LIKE IT?**

We've always heard people say, "Health is wealth." It is a very popular saying, but beyond saying and hearing it, how many of us actually live by it?

Just take your time to think about it: how many times do we pay attention to what we eat/drink? Do we get enough sleep? Are we drinking enough water? Do we make time for exercise? Are we taking our general well-being seriously, or do we just push ourselves, ignoring every sign our bodies are giving until something finally goes wrong?

We always complain of things like headaches, stomachaches, weakness, and some other things, even though we still often ignore them, saying it will go, and a lot of us only remember the hospital when things have become unbearable, while some are still careless and would do self-medication.

Our health is important; I hope you know that once it stops, then everything about us stops. So taking care of our health shouldn't start when we fall sick; it should be something we do daily.

Tell us, do your daily activities and actions show that you truly value your health? What are the unhealthy habits you know you're still struggling with? What changes do you think you can make? Are you ready to start? And then, what do you think others can/should start doing to take better care of themselves?

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Be original, post a minimum of 300 words, once a day.
Post in English. If you must post in other languages, make sure you add an English translation.
No NSFW
No plagiarism (direct, self, monsaic or accidental), AI blog or post recycling.
Cite image or text source that does not belong to you.
Make the post in hive medical center community
Share link as a comment under this post and invite 3 persons to join
One post per person
Community tag; hivemedics, hmcp-wk1,proofofhealth, & proofofcare.

**REWARDS**

There will be three winners, 1st to 3rd place.

Rewards will be distributed like this:

1st will receive 30 Hive
2nd will receive 20 Hive
3rd will receive 10 Hive

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Introducing Hive Medical Center Community

hivemedics — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 05:28:18 GMT

WELCOME TO HIVE MEDICAL CENTER.

Good health, they say is wealth, however, to achieve good health and move towards the right side of the illness-wellness continuum, healthy living is a must and should be a priority.

Hive Medical Center is not just a community for medics (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacist, Lab. scientists, Radiographers e.t.c), it is a community for the entire hive ecosystem who practice medicine, and who don't. This community invites you to share your hospital experience as a medic or as a patient, engage with like-minded people and meet new people.

WHAT TO POST IN HIVE MEDICAL CENTER

Hive Medical Center welcomes a variety of posts, ranging from blogs like - "A day in the life of a Nurse" to posts like "My experience in the hospital as a patient." You could also share tips of how you lead a healthy life e.t.c.. You get the point? you can post anything here, so long as it is related to health.

COMMUNITY RULES

Be original, post a minimum of 300 words, once a day.
Post in English. If you must post in other languages, make sure you add an English translation.
No NSFW
No plagiarism (direct, self, monsaic or accidental), AI blog or post recycling.
Cite image or text source that does not belong to you.
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