There is growing concern all over the world over the rising incidence of diabetes, hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. Developing countries are still grappling with their burden of infectious diseases. Now they have to face the additional burden of cardiovascular diseases. Emphasis is being put on prevention of these diseases by all concerned. The most elementary step for remaining healthy is self discipline. Self discipline exercised over one’s desires and instincts will lead to a healthy life. Eating whenever and whatever one craves for is not a good practice. It causes gastritis, constipation and other functional intestinal disorders. Eating food for merely satiating the taste deprives body of essential nutrients which are important for healthy functioning of body. It is wise to take food which is healthy and nutritious irrespective of its taste. One should eat at fixed time interval depending on one’s life style in a quantity just sufficient. Munching something every time is not good. Smoking, drinking and other addictive habits can give rise to many types of health problems. Cutting down on these substances may be difficult but the effort will pay off, decreasing chances of developing diseases like cirrhosis, bronchitis, lung cancer, e.t.c. Another part of the body demanding self discipline is the sex organs. Unwanted pregnancies, deaths and sickness due to abortions, sexually transmitted diseases, are often the result of undisciplined sex. The world is trying to curb Aids which is the direct manifestation of free sex. Sex is a strong natural instinct provided by nature for purpose of procreation. But before giving in to this impulse at any time desired one should see whether it is safe and what will be the likely consequences. For good health it is necessary to be restrained and disciplined in sexual relationships. Contact: rachna212002@yahoo.co.uk
