BE AN ACTIVE PLAYER IN MAINTAINING GOOD HEALTH

From a spiritual perspective, good health is essential to one's spirit achieving fullness. In fact, the main purpose of the physical form we call 'our body', is that of facilitating the spirit's evolution. The individual who seeks to bring him or herself  to spiritual maturity must therefore be an active player in maintaining good health.

Never make your health solely the responsibility of your health practitioner. Educate yourself about the functions of various body parts and the steps you must take to ensure their optimal function. Take control of how you eat, what you eat, when you eat and where you go to eat. 

Do not forget the importance of exercise, meditation and introspection.

When you visit your health practitioner be  active in asking questions and seeking clarification. State clearly what you are experiencing and do not leave any detail out even if the detail is considered embarrassing by you. Listen keenly to your doctor's response. 

If your doctor suggests some tests be done, you need to know:

the name of the tests

why are these tests necessary

what information is required from these tests

how should you prepare for the tests

are there any risks associated with these tests

if there are risks, is there anything you can do to minimize the risks

will the test affect any treatment you may be undergoing

how will you be informed of the test result.