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1, , tm, , , , Good health is the soundness of body, mind and soul. It is that condition in which the body, and the mind duly discharge their functions. Good health helps one to be creative and to work, for the welfare of the society. To be healthy, one has to be, therefore, free from disease : or if he, suffers from any, he needs treatment not only for that particular disease, but also for the whole, body, mind and soul. In other words, a doctor has to have a healthy approach towards patients., In these days of specialization, doctors cure a patient only for his immediate disease, treating it, in isolation. Such an approach goes against the old aphorism! that ‘Prevention is better than, cure’. Dr. Hedge provides an insight into the overall? causes of simple and serious diseases and, describes the methods of preventing them without having to take medicine, like exercising,, selEcontrol on food consumption, smoking and intake of alcoholic drinks. He also advocates, regular yoga exercise and meditation to keep fit, but at the same time warns against overindulgence. :, , 3 Hedge stresses the importance of laughter because laughter induces secretion of good, , — SS i se oi, , catecholamines* which are hormones produced by adrenal? gland; they can be both beneficial, and harmful. They are harmful when a person is angry, but beneficial if he laughs. “For, healthy living, laughter proves to be a great boon,” Hedge says., , 4 In these days of hectic® life, full of stress, strain and emotions, everyone needs to lead a relaxed, , life. The best form of relaxation, according to Hedge, is sound sleep. “Restful sleep at night, will recharge our batteries for the following day’s fruitful endeavour’.” There is no use of lying, on the bed and tossing without sleep. Under those circumstances, it is better to read something, or engage oneself in some light mental activity which is useful. But never seek refuge in alcoholic, drinks or pills for inducing sleep as these are not refreshing for an individual. Fora normal, human being, eight hours of sleep a day is sufficient to keep him free from stress., , 5 Society must be sympathetic to drug addicts, understand their problems and give help to, , them by motivating and keeping them busy. Alcoholics Anonymous® may help addicts kick, their habit of drug abuse and excess drinking. Hedge claims that cigerette smoking causes, More premature deaths than all other ‘killers’ put together — Aids, cocaine, heroine, alcohol,, fire, automobile accidents, homicide, and suicide. Ninety per cent of cancer victims are heavy, smokers. The author stresses on the right type of diet and daily exercise for healthy living. He, has also talked of the dangers of over-exercising in these days of fitness mania. (2011, 12, 16), , Deen ed or op te MG