04/02/2025
“The best time to take care of your health was yesterday. The second-best time is today.”
Don’t wait for a wake-up call and save yourself a lifetime of regret.
Peter and Paul were inseparable colleagues at a construction company. They shared so much in common—they partied together, attended the same church, graduated from the same school, and even landed jobs as engineers at the same company. But despite their similarities, there was one area where they couldn’t have been more different: their approach to health.
Peter was a firm believer in preventive health. He lived by the mantra, “Maintain it well so you don’t have to fix it.” He consulted his dietitian regularly, followed a balanced diet, exercised religiously, and never missed his annual medical check-ups. He also took essential vitamins and supplements to stay in peak condition. Thanks to his proactive lifestyle, Peter had never been hospitalized, even as he approached his 50s.
Paul, on the other hand, had a completely different outlook. He rarely visited the hospital and often self-medicated whenever he felt unwell. To him, dietitian visits, annual wellness checks, and preventive health measures were unnecessary. He proudly boasted, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” He even teased Peter, calling him a “weakling” for his regular medical check-ups, despite them being the same age.
One fateful morning, Peter and Paul arrived at work as usual. Paul complained of an unusual, stubborn headache that hadn’t gone away despite taking multiple painkillers. Peter, concerned, urged him to visit the hospital, but Paul brushed it off, insisting he’d be fine.
By midday, tragedy struck. Paul suddenly collapsed, experiencing seizures. He was rushed to the hospital, where tests revealed alarmingly high blood pressure. He had suffered a stroke, which left the right side of his body paralyzed.
Paul spent two weeks in the hospital and was eventually discharged, but his life was forever changed. The once-active engineer now struggled with daily tasks and relied on physiotherapy to regain some mobility.
This life-altering event was a wake-up call for Paul. He realized the importance of taking his health seriously and vowed to make changes. He began visiting the hospital monthly, exercising at home with the help of a physiotherapist, and taking his medications religiously.
Today, Paul is a passionate advocate for preventive health. He encourages his colleagues to “SWITCH from Health Care to Preventive Health” and emphasizes the importance of regular check-ups. He often says, “Thank God I’m alive,” and now lives by Peter’s mantra: “Maintain it so you don’t have to fix it.”
Paul’s story is a powerful reminder that health is wealth. As we step into a new week and a new month, let’s take inspiration from Peter’s proactive approach and Paul’s transformation. Partner with Solis Hospital for your Annual Wellness Screening this First Quarter through their SWITCH: From Health Care to Preventive Health Program.
Solis Hospital is a leader in health talks, wellness screenings, and personalized telemedicine services. They are committed to helping you take charge of your health and well-being. Don’t wait for a wake-up call—start your journey to better health today.
Remember, it’s never too late to start taking care of yourself. Maintain it well today, so you don’t have to fix it tomorrow.
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