How Knowing More About Your Body Can Lead to Better Mental Health
For a lot of us these days, our mental health has taken the brunt of everything that has been happening in our surroundings since the last few months. Many people are struggling to get themselves out from this incessant rut of overthinking. Despite the best of therapy and efforts, we are still faced with the crippling anxiety of how to deal with such an unprecedented situation that nobody could imagine they would get to see in their own lifetime. Skies are going sepia somewhere, wildfires are raging someplace else, millions are dying each day not due to war but due to something as inconspicuous as an invisible to the naked eye virus. These are all things that are beyond our individual control and what is in control these days is how well our own body is functioning and reacting to all these ongoing events.
An unnecessary added anxiety to our already burgeoning list of anxieties is of what is wrong with our body. Especially since the sudden advent of COVID 19, the articles that give information about how to check preliminarily if there’s even the slightest chance that you have contracted it, are numerous. From checking how long we can hold our breath to the ease with which we are able to engage in physical activities to many more. But none of these are sure shot ways of knowing if your body is working properly or if you have been afflicted with Coronavirus or some other disease. Understandably, we all have also become extremely apprehensive of even going for regular check-ups to our doctors or physicians for normal ailments. All these factors are doing nothing to alleviate the status of our mental health, instead, it helps in adding to our worries so much so that we reach a point where we feel that there is something definitely wrong with our body even if everything is completely normal. Instead of losing sleep unnecessarily over such trivial issues or googling our non-existent symptoms, it is for the best for us to invest in devices which are the next best alternative to our family doctors. There are a number of specialised devices like the machines to check the blood sugar level in the body and those are specifically used by diabetes afflicted patients. But other devices like the Pulse Oximeter can be used by everybody to check the level of oxygen in their bloodstream. In this article, we are listing down most of the devices that you can use to properly assess the functioning of your own body and those of the loved ones around you.
Pulse Oximeter is a digital device which is used to measure the oxygen level in your bloodstream. The most convenient type of oximeter (which is also pictured here) is the finger pulse oximeter. It is a handheld device which is equipped with all the types of requisite technologies to accurately detect rapid changes in the level of oxygen in the blood and also your heart rate. In the post-COVID 19 times, it will be a must-have gadget to regularly monitor the vitals of our body and notice abnormal changes immediately to seek professional help immediately.
Infrared Thermometer is something most of us will be familiar with. As human touch has become a thing of the past, infrared thermometers have started flooding the markets. This no-contact thermometer helps to check temperatures of people around you who might be feeling feverish. It detects any temperature changes accurately and is a reliable way of informing you about any irregularities in the person’s health. Timely medical help can be sought thereafter.
Body Fat Analyzer is a newer type of weighing scale which is gaining momentum these days. Move over the regular kinds of weighing scales which only disclose the weight of a person. Body Fat Analyzers show the accurate body to fat percentage of a person who is weighing himself or herself on this scale. In addition to this, this device also shows other readings like body hydration level which may be a good way to track the changes in your body and ultimately achieve your fitness goals in the short or even longer term.
Blood Pressure Machine is the most common device out there in the market and all of us must be familiar with its general uses among others. For people who are suffering from heart conditions or artery blockages, this machine is a godsend for them as it aids them in regularly monitoring their blood pressure and alerts them to abnormal fluctuations in that. This is especially helpful if their condition requires serious attention and they can seek help from medical professionals instantly in such a case.
Glucose Meter Kit is especially helpful for people who suffer from diabetes and who need to regularly monitor their glucose levels in the blood. It is a portable and easy to use machine which aids them in monitoring their condition regularly. Fast and accurate results can avert crises and mitigate the need to go to the doctor or in worse cases, to the hospitals on a regular basis. For people who don’t necessarily suffer from any long term affliction can also do well by knowing their blood sugar levels after the consumption of different kinds of foods and if they need to change their dietary habits or not.
All these devices won’t instantly fix your worries about your body. But they can be immensely helpful in alerting you of anything which may be irregular with your body so that any potential long term afflictions can be averted on a timely basis. Just knowing the functioning of your body well instead of sitting in the dark worrying about what could be wrong with your body can make a huge difference to your mental health in a positive way. While ‘Ignorance is Bliss’ in many cases, your body is definitely one thing which you should absolutely know everything about. Your body will ultimately thank you for paying attention and will reward you with good health, both physically and mentally in the long run. Stay informed and stay happy!
