Good Health is a COOL Thing!!!

Not seeing the doctor......is it just a guy thing? I know we had the hardest time convincing Dad to see a doctor regularly & also when he was in pain. He would always try to endure the pain and take it like a man (his generation & culture had a major play in his health decisions). He would find some unusual & strange alternative remedies to ease the pain that we dubbed him the quack doctor in our household. In his latter years, he developed diseases that might have been prevented or minimized the growth of the disease in his body if he had sought earlier medical treatment & had regular doctor visits. Lesson learned - we are now making all health decisions for our 82 yr old mom. She is in good health now and sees her doctor every 3 mos. We as family have been more proactive in health issues since she suffered a stroke just a couple of months after Dad passed away in 2005. Her right side of her body was paralyzed but through our family cohesiveness & active participation we have overcome many health challenges. She is walking, exercising, talking, & eating on her own but requires more assistance in personal hygiene & dressing. She is one HAPPY & HEALTHY camper!!! 6/12 - just saw her doctor and he gave her a good clean bill of health. He was amazed with her progress. Way to go, Mom!!!

Check out CNN Advice to Men: Don't wait to see a doctor . That good advice should be given to all. Be good to yourself. Be healthy & happy!!!