Physical Poverty

Physical Poverty

via CloudFactory Poverty Solutions

Lazy hands will make you poor;

hard-working hands will make you rich. 

Regardless of the advances in  medical technologies, there is no escaping the reality that we live and die in the same body that we are born with. The quality of life we have is directly related to the health of our physical bodies, No one else is responsible for our body. We determine how we will use the amazing gift of life our creator has given us.

As the proverb states lazy hands will make us poor and hard working hands will make us rich. It is easier to sit than exercise. It is easier to ride than walk. It is easier to purchase processed food than to make food from fresh ingredients. It is easier to eat whatever is offered to us than to research and choose healthy alternatives. Like most facets of life, the easiest path is not usually the one that brings the greatest long term benefit.

There are many laws that apply to our bodies. A body in motion tends to stay in motion, whereas body at rest tends to stay at rest. Use it or lose it. Those that invest time and energy into physical activity will find it easier to stay in motion and take part in physical activities throughout their lives. Those that choose to live a lifestyle without much physical activity will find it more difficult to engage in physical activity even if they decide to later on. 

It has been said that you are what you eat. What we choose to eat leads to temporary and lasting effects on our bodies. Centuries of knowledge about the medicinal properties of plants and animals are being lost in the modern world of fast food and pharmaceuticals. Studies have shown that our diets can make us more or less prone to many diseases. While the impact of foods varies from person to person, the fact that diet directly impacts our bodies in undeniable.

Our bodies are our own to care for and build up.Another proverb states that a wise man is strong and a man of knowledge increases power. We have tendency to choose a life of wisdom or a life of strength. It's good to remember that we can choose to have both. In fact a sign of wisdom is in how we use the resources available to us. how will you use your physical body to help yourself and those around you?

Benefits of a life rich in diet and physical activity

1. We will be at less risk of diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, anxiety.
2. We will have increase energy levels that will allow us to be more productive.
3. We will not be limited to opportunities that come our way because of our physical health.
4. We will spend less on health care and be able to invest that time and money in to other areas.
5. We will model a healthy lifestyle fro family, friends, neighbours and our children.