Question

The goal of medicine is to promote health, to preserve health, to restore health. When it is impaired and to minimize suffering and distress the patients?

Answer 1

Health is defined as complete physical, mental and social well being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The health is impaired due to various factors as following :

Lack of exercise

Improper diet

Stress

Lack of proper sleep

Poverty

The suffering from impaired health can be minimized if we correct all the factors mentioned above. These all measures are also equally important for the prevention of the diseases.

Correction of poverty by assuring a secure job to at least two members of the family. The balanced diet should include moderate amount of carbohydrates, protein and fat,more fruits and vegetables. Exercise like walking or jogging at least 30-45 minutes per day for at least 5 days in a week. Modest consumption of alcohol and cessation of smoking. Adequate sleep for at least 6-8 hours a day. Mange stress with yoga and meditation.