Hello everyone.
I am here to present a speech on health
Health is the normal and sound state of the body. This is
a great source of peace and happiness.
Health refers to a state of sound mind and physically fit
body free from any disorder, sickness or ailment. In
simple words, health refers to the physical, emotional
and psychological well-being of a person.
Hygiene refers to the good practices that prevent
diseases and leads to good health, especially through
cleanliness, proper sewage disposal, and supply of safe
drinking water. It refers to all those activities that are
done for improving and preserving, maintaining sound
health.
The proverb says that health is wealth. It is truly said
that of all things in the world health is the most valuable
that one can possess.
Value and benefits of Good Health: Life is a great
struggle, and health is the best weapon to be successful
in the battle of life. A healthy man can enjoy life in every
way. An unhealthy man lives a most miserable life. He
may have intelligence, merit and wealth, but he cannot
put them to use and reap their benefits.
Hygiene Habits for Good Health
Pure water: Pure water is another source of good health.
A great deal of sickness is caused by using impure
water. People in villages often bathe, and wash clothes
and cattle in tanks. If this water is used for drinking
purposes, it may bring disastrous diseases. To make
water pure it should be boiled, so that it may not do any
harm.
Balanced and Nutritious food: Wholesome food keeps
our health good. A part of the food we take serves as
fire to keep the body warm; another part forms flesh to
give us strength. Pure milk is the most nutritious food.
Vegetables and many other things that we generally
take are nutritious food. A mixed diet is the best food for
us. Stale and rotten food is dangerous for health. Meals
should be taken at fixed times. Over-eating causes
many diseases. Special care is necessary about food
when any epidemic prevails.
Cleanliness: Cleanliness is necessary for good health. It
is the most important hygiene habit. Dirt spreads
diseases, because germs thrive in it. They move about
with the dust in the air, so a dirty man is easily attacked
with diseases. The man, who has a clean body and puts
on clean clothes, is free from dirt and dust, and no
disease can attack him easily. Daily bathing is a good
habit. It keeps our body clean. We should keep our
clothes, beddings, food, utensils, and all other things
neat and clean. No dirt should be allowed to gather near
our houses. We should also keep our teeth and nails
clean. We should remember that cleanliness is next to
godliness.
Eye care: We should take great care of our eyes. Both
inadequate light and excess of light are harmful to our
eyes. Eyes become fatigued by study and require some
rest. Bathing the eyes with cold water at night is a good
hygiene habit.
Other Measures for Good Health
Regular exercise: Regular physical exercise is
necessary to keep good health. Walking in the open air
every morning and evening strengthens the muscles of
the limbs and quickens the circulation of blood. A game
every day before sunset is very advantageous. A man,
taking regular exercise, will be much better fitted for the
duties of life than a languid bookworm will.
Pure air: The first requisite is pure air. To secure good
health we must have a sufficient supply of fresh air. For
this we should keep the environment clean.
Proper sleep: Many people sleep too much. This
renders them indolent. On the other hand, a zealous
student goes to the opposite extreme. Both of these
practices injure health. ‘Early to bed and early to rise’ is
the best course.
Conclusion
We must learn proper hygiene practices to preserve our
health. Too much work or exercise, eating or drinking
are injurious to health. A regulated life is very helpful to
a sound health. Above all, the mind too, must be kept
clean and pure.
THANK YOU
