This world is a difficult place and life is not a bed of roses. Problems and difficulties are an integral part of life. However, the designer of our body, possibly the best engineer, has thought of all that and has built in mechanisms to keep the machine working as long as it is destined to last. Death is the only certainty in life and all else should, perforce, be uncertain to keep man going. Man lives on hope. If one tries to live here forever, he would certainly not succeed; but he could try and live sensibly to be healthy as long as he lives.



It is better to understand the various facets of human life on this planet. Let me hasten to add that one should try and follow certain routine to achieve maximum health but should not be obsessed with these principles to make life a living hell. If one fails to achieve one hundred per cent success in following the rules one does not necessarily come to grief. To err is human and there are enough built-in safety measures to account for man's fallibility.



Having said all that had to be said, I would like to reiterate the following simple daily routine that would, possibly, keep one going as long as possible. Diseases are accidents. Even if one were to be a saint in following the rules of the game one could still fall ill and suffer; but the chances in the latter case are remote. In fact, if one is ill at a given time it is because of CHANCE: similarly if one is well and healthy at any given time it is again due to CHANCE. The role of chance, in all scientific studies touted by various agencies as the truth to sell their wares, could not be ruled out at all.



Moderation in everything, food in moderation at least three to five times a day when hungry, adequate amount of water-about 30 ml. per kilo. Body weight per day, daily regular exercise in moderation (daily walk is good enough), regular sleeping habits, universal love of all human and other creations of God, avoiding intoxicants like tobacco and alcohol, working very hard, and not hating anybody would see one through in good health as long as one lives. When the time comes one has to depart from here and even that could be made dignified and peaceful. Man lives here for others and one must keep that in mind and help others to the extent possible.



One would need the help of doctors and hospitals only when one has any particular difficulty. Leave the well alone would be the best advice for the medical world! Regular check ups are needed only for those who indulge in stimulants mentioned above. One would do well to avoid all junk food and artificial sweet beverages to the extent possible. Vegetarian food is very healthy and man is a natural vegetarian.



When bad things happen to good people, they do happen not infrequently, it is comforting to note that even God is as outraged as the victim is and God would be with the hapless sufferer to share in his suffering. Bad people, bad luck and inflexible laws of Nature cause occasional bad things to happen to good people also. Come what may do not lose heart and face life as it comes.

Happy living folks!



Ameri-Indian song:



"I eat when I am hungry,

I drink when I am thirsty,

If heavens do not fall down,

I shall certainly live till I die."