Many times when am doing a health talk or counseling a client I love asking them when was the last time they had a medical check up.In most cases men will laugh at it since they will have taken years to have done it.Women are more likely to have checks regularly especially during their child bearing age.
A lot of times we take care of our appliances,cars,and even our houses are swept daily and kept clean always,we fumigate our kitchen and stores to prevent rodent,we take our car for service checks occasionally if not often.But when it comes to health we don't give it priority as much.One of the famous quote "your health is your wealth" if embraced by every one, the world will be a better place.
The trends in disease progression shows that lifestyle condition / noncommunicable diseases tops the least of major cause of death today.We have to fight this menace
Most of us know that conditions such as cancer, diabetes, renal condition, cardiovascular conditions among others can be prevented or treated if detected early.It is therefore my major emphasis that when you are thinking about buying that next piece of land,your dream car or house ,always let your health be at the top of the list of the priority.This will make your production at work or school increase,you will be energetic and enthusiastic in anything that you do.
BASIC LIST OF TEST YOU NEED TO TAKE AT-LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY
(KNOW YOUR NUMBERS )
- Cholesterol test
- Blood sugar test
- Blood pressure
- Urinalysis
- Blood count
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cancer test (PSA for men & Pap smear for women )
- Liver function test
- Kidney function test
- Dental Checks
- Optical test Among others
If you are in Nairobi or its environs feel free to link up with me for further details.
Remember:
”A bear, however hard he tries, grows tubby without exercise.”
― Winnie the Pooh
Have a healthy Day !
Kagumba Boniface
Dietitian
