Health is Wealth - A short moral story for kids

Once upon a time, there lived a generous and kind-hearted king. But, the people werent happy
with their king. Because, the king was too lazy and would not do anything other than eating and
sleeping.
He spent days and weeks and months in his bed either eating something or sleeping. He almost
became inactive. The king became a potato couch and the people started to worry about the king.
One day he realized that he couldnt even move his body, unable to move his foot. He became
very fat and his enemies made fun of him fatty king, bulky king etc.
He invited specialized doctors from various parts of his country and offered them generous
rewards to make him fit. Unfortunately, none could help the king gain his health and fitness.
Since the king was very cordial to his fellow people, many suggested renowned doctors to help
him. He spent enormously but everything went in vain.
One fine morning, a holy man, (Rishi) visited the region of the King. He heard about the illhealth of the king and told the minister to meet him at his place. When the minister met him, he
informed the minister that he could easily cure the king. Hearing these promising words, the
minister became very happy. He requested the king to meet the holy man to get rid of the ill
health.
The holy man resided at a distant place. Since the king could not move his body, the fatty king
asked the minister to bring the holy man to the palace, but the holy man refused and ordered to
come to meet him.
After strenuous efforts, the king met the holy man. The holy man encouraged him and said he
was good and very soon the king would gain his health. He asked the king to come for treatment
every day from the next day of visit. Also the holy man told the king that he would treat the king
only if he came on foot to his place.
The King was unable to walk even a few steps on the road, but accompanied by his followers, he
reached the holy mans place. Unfortunately, the holy man was not available there and his
devotee requested the king to come and meet him the next day for treatment.
This was repeated for two weeks and the king never met the holy man, never had any treatment.
Suddenly, the king realized that he felt a lot lighter, lost considerable amount of weight and felt
more active than before. He realized the reason why the holy man asked him to reach his place
by walking.
Very soon, the king regained his health, and the people were very happy in his kingdom.
The King had a lot of wealth, but no amount of wealth could make him healthy.

Health is Wealth!

Short Essay on Health is Wealth

Posted in Essays, Paragraphs and Articles by Vikash Pathak On January 22, 2014. No comments
Its meaning: We all know the popular saying Health is Wealth. By health we do not mean the
absence of physical troubles only. But it is a state of complete physical;, mental and social wellbeing. The loss of health is loss of all happiness. Mahatma Gandhi also says, It is health which
is real wealth, and not pieces of gold and silver.
Importance of light, air and water: Good health depends on several things. Fresh air and
sunlight are very important for our health. A dirty and damp atmosphere causes lots of diseases.
So a morning walk is very useful for health. Fresh and pure drinking water is also necessary for
good health. Impure drinking- water is the cause of several diseases. So, we must take care of
these things.
Food: Food is another necessary thing for the body. We all should know, how, when and what to
eat. A balanced diet helps the proper growth of the body. But we must remember that we eat to
live and not that we live to eat. In India, over-eating causes a large number of deaths. If we eat
less, we may live more.
Physical exercise and sports: We know the proverb, A sound mind in a sound body. In order
to keep the body healthy, we need to keep the mind sound. Physical exercises keep us fit. There
are different kinds of physical exercises. We may walk a kilometer or two every day. We may
take some yogic exercises. At the same, games and sports are very useful for health.
Some rulers of hygiene: We must know some simple rules of hygiene. Our house must be airy
and sunny. Apart from all this, we must form good habits. We should keep ourselves free from
cares and anxieties. Early rising is equally necessary for good health. So we must try to keep fit.
Health is the real wealth.

The saying "health is wealth" is very apt as good health comes from a good physique that enables
one to enjoy the pleasures and manage challenges of life. health here comprises the mental and the
physical.
Thus I agree that good health is actually wealth as it allows one lead an existence without being
hampered by disabling circumstances such as disability (both mental and physical), medical
conditions such as diabetes, cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. A disabled person faces a
lot of challenges n life including having to depend on another for basic needs and perform simple
tasks. The situation is even more daunting if you are paralyzed and mentally unfit to lead a normal
existence. One would not be able to earn an income becoming a burden to family and friends
(though the latter are usually encouraging and supportive).
Many cancer patients and others who suffer from debilitating sickness spend huge amounts of
money for treatment. In addition to that, they have to undergo very painful medical procedures. A
cancer patient for example typically has to undergo chemotherapy and radiotherapy which have
undesirable side effects such as vomiting, hair loss, weaknesses and other unpleasant symptoms.
Despite all that, there is no guarantee that one would survive such sickness.
Thus, our good physical and mental well being provides us the opportunity to enjoy life without
any hindrances. The "wealth" one derives from good health is actually a life free from
circumstances that afflicts us in some way and hence, affects our happiness and comfort.
There are many people in this world who are extremely wealthy but due to poor health, they are
unable to enjoy their material coins. Their daily performance is hampered by physical and mental
incapacitation and hence, they can be actually considered "poor". A materially poor man or woman
but rich in terms of health actually can be termed as "wealthy' as he or she is not hampered by
sickness. the later does not have to fork out money for treatment and can enjoy a peaceful and
blissful life.
In short, good health si wealth as no amount of money can cure one of terrible sickness. Good
health ensures a fulfilling and enriching life.

Good health is a boon. It is the real jewel of life, the most precious possession of man. If a man losses his
health, the world losses all it charms for him. A good wealth of health can be obtained in a number of
ways. It needs regular exercise, good food, good thoughts, and cleanliness. A healthy person does not
spend money on medicines and visiting doctors. Just opposite, a sluggish person is another form of hell of
diseases.
The simplest and most traditional definition of health is that it is the freedom of sickness and diseases.
According to World Health Organisation (WHO), a branch of the United Nations, health is physical, mental
and social well being and not merely the absence of disease. Next to life itself, good health is the most
precious gift and is necessary for a purposeful existence.
'Sound mind in a sound body' is an old saying. Healthy persons can work for long hours without getting
tired. They can enjoy all the pleasures of life, whereas unhealthy persons can't. The world has no charm

for them. They are always worried due to their physical complications. Wealth has no importance for
them.
To keep good health no money is needed. It can be achieved only through our efforts and proper health
care. We can maintain good health only if we are aware of various factors which affect our health. There
are certain things which are essential for keeping our body free from diseases. Nutritious food comes first.
We should takeVpnly that food which has nutritious value. Some regularity in life is also important for
good health. We should get up early in the morning, go out for a walk, breathe in fresh air to keep our
lungs clean and in good order, and take brisk walk, move arms while walking. Maintaining clean habits is
also important in this regard. If we don't take bath regularly, don't wear clean clothes, don't eat fresh
food, we may develop physical complications in the long run. Hence regularities, good habits and
cleanliness have great value in maintaining good health. Balancing sleep and rest are also useful in this
regard.
We know that a great deal of the waste matter in our bodies escaped by means of the skin, which contains
many millions of tiny drainpipes called 'pores'. If we neglect keeping our bodies clean, these pores get
choked up and the waste matter cannot escape. Hence we must keep this important point in our mind and
do accordingly.
Laughter is the best medicine of good health. So, we should keep calm by overcoming anger, greed, fear,
envy and enmity. Life of a healthy man is his long lasting wealth. It makes him able to enjoy life to the full.
Those who are wealthy may not always be healthy but the healthy people are always wealthy.
Today world become too much competitive,nobody have time for their own body so because of that
nowadays mostly every people have some health problem.There are two type of health:(1)mental
health(2)physical health.Both are necessary for every human beings.
I am very concious about my health.I am always take care of my health.For maintaining good health ,i did
following activities regularly. First,i always go to bed early atnight and get up early in the morning.Second,
i always go for walk and do exercise.Third,i always take my meal regularly.Fourth,i always spend time with
my family that give me mental support and energy for my next day.Ido my work by my own so because of
this physical activities, i never get extra calory.
Finally ,i concluded that everybody should became concious for their health so they don`t have to suffer a
lot.According to me health is very important for everybody.
Life is not merely to be alive but to be healthy and wealthy. Virgil says that " The greatest wealth is
health" A spanish proverb says that " A man who is too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic
too busy to take care of his tools". Two things which is always on our mind is Health and Wealth. They
are of utmost importance to all of us. Health and Wealth decide the quality of life we lead. If we want to
lead a happy life, wealth and health are both important.

However, there is a tendency of large number of people to run after wealth. They work to gather
more and more wealth. In the process they ignore their health. They do not take care in eating
food at the right time. In the process of gathering more wealth, {they forget about their health}
they also undergo a lot of stress.
So many people spend their health in gaining wealth and then spend their wealth to regain their
health.

Money can buy a tonic but not health,

If we have health, we probably will be happy and if we have both health and happiness we have
all the wealth we need. Health and intellect are two blessings of life. Happiness lies first of all in
health.
Buddha says that the secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn the past but to live
in the present moment wisely and earnestly. An Arabian proverb says that he who has health has
hope and he who has hope has everything. So be healthy then wealth would be gained
automatically.
To get rich never risk your health. For it is the truth that " HEALTH is the WEALTH of all
WEALTH"