By Sipho Ngwema
In order to live a healthy and productive life you have to know your numbers. Since there are no health campaigns anymore, read for yourself and share with loved one. May be long but it’s worth it:
1. Blood pressure: 120 / 80
2. Pulse: 70 – 100
3. Temperature: 36.8 – 37
4. Respiration: 12-16
5. Haemoglobin: Males (13.50-18), Females (11.50 – 16)
6. Cholesterol: 130 – 200
7. Potassium: 3.50 – 5
8. Sodium: 135 – 145
9. Triglycerides: 220
10. The amount of blood in the body: Pcv 30-40%
11. Sugar: for Children (70-130), Adults: 70 – 115
12. Iron: 8-15 mg
13. White blood cells: 4000 – 11000
14. Platelets: 150,000 – 400,000
15. Red blood cells: 4.50 – 6 million.
16. Calcium: 8.6 – 10.3 mg/dL
17. Vitamin D3: 20 – 50 ng/ml (nanograms per millilitre)
18. Vitamin B12: 200 – 900 pg/ml
19. The normal PSA value is usually stated to be less than 4.0. However, because of the fact that benign enlargement of the prostate gland tends to occur as men get older, an age-adjusted scale has been developed:
0-2.5: Normal for a man 40-50 yrs.
2.5-3.5: Normal for a man 50-60 yrs.
3.5-4.5: Normal for a man 60-70 yrs.
4.5-5.5: Normal for a man 70-80 yrs.
Tips for those who have reached Over:
First tip
Always drink water even if you don’t feel thirsty or need it… the biggest health problems and most of them are from the lack of water in the body. 2 litres Minimum per day (24 hours)
Second tip
Play sports even when you are at the top of your preoccupation…the body must be moved, even if only by walking…or swimming…or any kind of sports. Walking is Good for a Start.
Third Tip
Reduce food. Leave excessive food cravings… because it never brings good. Don’t deprive yourself, but reduce the quantities. Use more Of Protein, Carbohydrates based Foods.
Fourth tip
As much as possible, do not use the car unless absolutely necessary. Try to reach on your feet for what you want (grocery, visiting someone) or any goal. Climb stairs
Fifth tip
let go of ANGER…
let go of Anger…
let go of anger…
Let go of Worry…. try to overlook things!
Do not involve yourself in situations of Disturbance. They all diminish health and take away the splendour of the soul. Choose a babysitter you feel comfortable with. Talk to People who are Positive and Listen.
Sixth tip
As it is said. Leave your money in the sun and sit in the shade. Don’t limit yourself and those around you, money was made to live by it, not to live for it.
Seventh tip
Don’t make yourself feel sorry for anyone, nor on something you could not achieve, nor anything that you could not own. Ignore it, forget it;
Eighth tip
Humility…then humility… for Money, Prestige, Power and Influence. They are all things that are corrupted by arrogance and arrogance. Humility is what brings people closer to you with Love.
Ninth tip
If your hair turns grey, this does not mean the end of life. It is proof that a better life has Begun. Be Optimistic, live with remembrance, travel, enjoy yourself. Make Memories!
