Our bodies send warning signals telling us that there is a health problem. This problem may lead to a disease that could be serious, but many people ignore it, repeating the phrase or slogan: 'I'm fine, it's just a passing ailment.'

Many people postpone visiting the doctor even though public hospitals and health centers are spread across every neighborhood of cities for free, only to be surprised at the end with a regret-filled phrase: 'You came late, you have been diagnosed with disease (...).' 'You came late' is a cry of regret expressing the tragedy of delay in early detection. This is the truth that most people ignore. I fully understand the weight of this situation and the difficulty of the emotions one goes through, the words expressing the strong shock, psychological pain, and tears shed, but it is the truth that he must swallow. An undeniable truth: delaying the annual comprehensive check-up increases the severity of any disease, as its burdens multiply and treatment becomes difficult.

On the other hand, apart from the comprehensive check-up, when you are polite in conversation, you lose nothing. But when you are polite at the expense of your health, you may lose a lot. Politeness and health—unfortunately, there are those who are polite at the expense of their health, especially those going through a critical health condition or the onset of health indicators. There are many, and they are numerous, who are polite regarding heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I don't know why this politeness? Be realistic and apologize for eating foods and drinks that affect health, and do not use medications prescribed for others, as diseases may be similar but medications differ according to many factors.

Who is the author of the saying 'Better late than never'? It is mostly attributed to the English poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer, who coined it in his book 'The Canterbury Tales' in the 14th century. It later spread as one of the most famous proverbs worldwide in many cultures and languages. Also, 'Better late than never' is a well-known wisdom (translated from Latin). These two sayings talk about time and late arrival. Ignoring our body’s indicators has catastrophic endings that medicine may not be able to save. Unfortunately, some people rush and race against time to detect a problem when the warning light comes on in their car and fix it, even though they ignored their body’s indicators. I don't know which one takes priority. It is human minds that act based on personal convictions.

Indeed, the mind is one of the greatest blessings upon man. When the mind is complete, everything is complete with it, and when the mind is lost, everything is lost with it. It is the hallmark of thinking and distinguishing between good and bad. 'Give me health and take my wealth.' Health is a crown that only the sick see on the heads of the healthy. Truly, health comes first, but many people squander it when they ignore their body’s signals.

A whisper

Health is a blessing only realized by those who have lost it when they ignore their body’s warnings.