Health is Wealth???

They say: Health is Wealth
True, very true

I say, Health is Health & Wealth is Wealth and a combination of two is well - what more can you ask for? 😜

Someone from you in the response to my post requested an update on my health in the form of a post. I'm unsure why you'd be interested in such a glum topic, but since you asked for it, here it is, whether you like it or not.

I had to rush to the emergency room yesterday in the middle of a function because of a migraine, which I attribute to elevated diastolic blood pressure. Anyways, I received treatment for pain management and was detained for some time. I was then referred to a medical specialist, whom I visited today. Thankfully, I had been keeping track of my blood pressure.

However, here comes the issue: Is the headache due to elevated blood pressure, or is elevated blood pressure causing these headaches? It's more like a dilemma of which came first, the hen or the eggs???

That was for the doctor to figure out.
After going back and forth and reviewing my history, I have been prescribed:

• antihypertensive (a mild one)
• a treatment for migraine
• some painkillers

And an animated instruction for keeping stress to the minimum. Lol. How??? Where is the manual?

So, I'm thinking about giving it a serious thought. Dear friend, @bambuka has already devised a modified, make-shift bio experience in this regard. Please free to check it out. He also emphasizes deep breathing exercises now and then. I will be taking everything into consideration. But maybe a trip to some far, far place can take precedence 😉.

Or maybe, deep breaths while on an excursion, somewhere beautiful, will be more beneficial, I guess. 🫣 (I'm on a roll with these super awesome combinations). There must be some research conducted and now lying somewhere in a corner of this huge world of the internet. I just have to dig it out and then show it to the dear better half... Then the stress will be his - to arrange money for this de-stressing aka unwinding trip for me!

Jokes aside, for all of you reading this, always take care of your health. Never neglect it for any excuse. Life is a gift, and you don't get it twice. Although bambuka says we will be reborn as someone or something else, we don't know for sure. My religion makes us believe in a concept of an afterlife. In that life, we won't encounter any worldly problems and will lead a blissful and most beautiful life forever. However, there are some prerequisites (that's my belief, of course). But that's a talk for another day.

Today, I want to highlight the importance of taking care of ourselves, our health, and not taking this life for granted.

Enough with the lecture.
Its time for my deep breaths exercise.

_{I need this kind of zen mood and mode}

You can practice that too.

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Signing off with soulful breaths. Feel free to leave as well, but here's a little demo before that. If you'd like, you can comment later, after this little exercise. Take care! ⬇️ 🙃

Find a Quiet Space:
Sit or stand comfortably in a quiet space.

Relax Your Shoulders:
Allow your shoulders to drop, relieving any tension.

Inhale Slowly:
Breathe in deeply through your nose, expanding your chest and feeling the breath fill your abdomen. Count to four during the inhale.

Hold Briefly:
Pause for a moment at the top of your inhale, maintaining a comfortable breath hold.

Exhale Slowly:
Release the breath slowly through your mouth or nose. Count to four during the exhale.

Repeat:
Continue this process for several breath cycles, focusing on the steady rhythm and depth of each breath.

Mindful Awareness:
Be mindful of each breath, staying present in the moment. You can close your eyes if it enhances concentration.

Adjust as Needed:
Modify the pace and depth to suit your comfort level. If you feel lightheaded, return to your normal breathing.

This exercise promotes relaxation and helps release tension by encouraging a deliberate and controlled breathing pattern.