Promote health – take complaints seriously

Promote health through regular preventative careHealth is at the top of most people's wish list. However, we often only realize its true value when we ourselves become ill or someone close to us becomes ill. But what is health? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Health is at the top of most people's wish list. However, we often only recognize its true value when we ourselves become ill or someone close to us becomes ill. But what is health? The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a state of complete mental, emotional and physical well-being. But according to this definition, very few people would classify themselves as healthy. On the other hand: Where does health begin? Disease? Is illness always a measurable condition?

"The line between health and illness is often much harder to draw than is generally believed. Some people feel healthy even though a malignant tumor is growing inside them or their blood vessels are at the limit of their capacity. Others feel unwell even though there seems to be nothing wrong with them," explains Dr. Reinhold Lunow, internist and medical director of the practice clinic Bornheim near Cologne and Bonn. "Therefore, prevention is the best thing that people can do for their health. In addition, people should take their body's signals seriously and Doctor or, if necessary, have it thoroughly examined by a specialist,” emphasizes Dr. Lunow.

 Eating a balanced diet and living an active life

Fruit promotes health. In order for our body to have ideal conditions to be healthy, a balanced Nutrition and regular exercise are important. "It has been proven that an unbalanced diet can promote the development of some types of cancer. About one in three Cancer is probably related to the type of diet. Too much fat, meat, fried food, grilled food and deep-fried food as well as too few vitamins, minerals and fiber have an adverse effect on the development of certain types of cancer,” warns the expert for preventiveMedicinePersistent malnutrition also often leads to obesity, which in turn promotes the formation of malignant tumors of the kidneys, gallbladder, esophagus and colon.

An active lifestyle is also important for a healthy body. Regular exercise even protects against CancerEndurance sports such as jogging, swimming and hiking are recommended - with light training sessions. "The positive effect of exercise is probably not only due to the positive effects on body weight, but also the influence on various metabolic processes in the body and the strengthening of the immune system," explains Dr. Lunow. Alcohol in moderation, not smoking, good stress management and restful sleep also contribute to health.

Regular health check with a specialist

Even the regular one health check with a specialist is part of the prevention program. Even if people have no (tangible) complaints, they should have a check-up with a doctor once a year. "We at the Bornheim practice clinic offer patients various forms of health check-ups. These can be individually adapted to the patient's needs and questions. In this way, possible risk factors for health can be identified so that Diseases may not break out or be treated at an early stage," recommends Dr. Lunow. "This is how you contribute to your health - with our support!"

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