Yoga and Total Health — February 2018

(^1616) YOGA AND TOTAL HEALTH • February 2018YOGA AND TOTAL HEALTH • February 2018
Once upon a time... I was healthy, wealthy and wise,
Then for abusing my body I paid a price.
Did not know my body too could revolt,
When I lost my health I got a big jolt.
I lost my health and never found it again,
Today I writhe in remorse and pain.
How I wish I could my lost health gain,
“Dear Health” you are turning me insane.
All is forgiven please come back,
With you I’ll never go off track.
Much as I pleaded and cajoled and prayed,
My stubborn health it never stayed.
So came instead Osteoporosis, Hypertension and Diabetes,
Added to these now I have lung fibrosis, if you please.
French wine and chocolate and cheese I keep far away,
Four course meals of medicines I have every day.
This is a horror story and I am sure you’ll all agree,
You have only one body so please do see
That you don’t misuse and abuse your body,
Or it too will treat you just as sick and shoddy.
Enough said, with this my tale I end,
To your own health you must always bow n bend.
Heed your body listen to your own mind,
Then a healthy lifetime you shall find.
ear Health”
Rita Mukherjee

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