62. The Human Body - a Gift & a Responsibility

Key Takeaways

• The human body is a gift.

• It is your responsibility to take care of your body.

• Your health can change in an instant, so remember to appreciate your body for all it can do.

 

“Your life can change in an instant. And you can't take for granted all the things that you're able to do now, because there is no guarantee that you're going to be able to do those things tomorrow or even later tonight,” shares host Dr. Andrew Fix. Today, Dr. Andrew talks about the incredible gift of the human body and the responsibility that comes with it. 

 

It is easy to forget to have gratitude for all of the amazing things your body enables you to do. People have busy lives and often prioritize work, their families, and other responsibilities over their own health. Dr. Andrew explains that being back on crutches for his tendonitis has been a large reminder of the responsibility he has to take care of his body. Each of us has been gifted a body, and by nature of that gift, it is every person’s responsibility to care for their own body. It is not enough to rely on healthcare providers and medical insurance. You have a responsibility to eat right, exercise, get adequate sleep, and maintain your overall health. 

 

The state of your health can change in a second. If you have been gifted with a body that is in generally good health, it is your responsibility to maintain it. Don’t forget to appreciate the things your body is able to do and really prioritize caring for your own health. 

 

Quotes

• “It is so easy to take for granted all that we have the capacity to do with our body.” (5:26-5:33 | Dr. Andrew)

• “Being back on crutches for the last four days has reminded me how much of a responsibility it is to take care of ourselves.” (6:28-6:37 | Dr. Andrew)

• “One other responsibility that we all have and should really prioritize is the responsibility to take care of the one and only body that we were blessed with.” (8:50-9:01 | Dr. Andrew)

• “Your life can change in an instant. And you can't take for granted all the things that you're able to do now, because there is no guarantee that you're going to be able to do those things tomorrow or even later tonight.” (12:53-13:05 | Dr. Andrew)

• “Exercise, particularly the resistance training, is one of, if not the strongest link to longevity and being able to continue to move and use our body late into our life.” (13:08-13:22 | Dr. Andrew)

• “The better we take care of our body, the better we're going to be able to take advantage of this awesome gift that we have been provided.” (14:29-14:39 | Dr. Andrew)

• “We have a great responsibility to take care of our bodies. And it's nobody's responsibility except for your own.” (26:52-26:59 | Dr. Andrew)

 

Links

https://stanmed.stanford.edu/how-health-insurance-changed-from-protecting-patients-to-seeking-profit/

https://www.healthforcalifornia.com/blog/history-of-health-insurance#:~:text=Initially%2C%20health%20insurance%20was%20designed,were%20up%20to%20the%20individual

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