Regular maintenance

How long has it been since you last went to your doctor for a regular medical check-up. Not because you were feeling ill or thought something wasn't right, but just for a full examination to ensure that all was right with you? Well, if you are the kind of person that only goes to the doctor when something is wrong - or not even then -, maybe you should re-think this part of your life.

Of course regular visits to the doctor won't guarantee that you won't get sick, but at least they may help you catch something that would otherwise go unnoticed. In addition to that, you should still tell your doctor if you are feeling some particular discomfort or pain, as the exam will not be able to locate everything that might be wrong with you. Think of it as a complement, not as a substitution for your own sensations and feelings of pain or general well being.

It's odd when someone takes his or her car to regular maintenances every six months or one year, but won't consider checking him or herself up at regular intervals too. For one thing, humans are way more complex than automobiles, and although generally more reliable, our body machine also needs to be constantly maintained to secure a longer and lasting life.

So, if you haven't done so lately, go make an appointment with your doctor today to ensure all is fine with you.