As a healthcare practitioner practicing in Creve Coeur over the past 6 1/2 years I have learned that most people will take better care of their cars then they will of their own bodies. for example, many people would immediately pull over if their oil light came on the dash for fear of something wrong or getting worse with their car. Those same people, if given a warning of a headache would be fine with covering up that headache with a pill and keep going.
Would you ever put tape over your oil light and drive on?
Well when you take your pill to cover up the problem, you are essentially putting tape over your oil light and driving on.
Just like we would expect a problem to occur with our car at some point in the future, we should also expect something to go wrong with our bodies or our health.
You can always get a new car, and most people do get a new car every 5-7 years or so, but you cannot get a new you. Making you your #1 priority is not only smart but really is essential for a good life in which everything else revolves around.