Sudha Chandran: Important to think about health issues we usually ignore

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Many times, we don’t focus on something that is bothering us, mentally or physically, and just focus on the task at hand.  Actress Sudha Chandran says that we need to focus on changing this habit.

“It's very important, especially after the pandemic. We have to sit and think about our health issues that we generally tend to ignore. We are so busy with our work style and lifestyle that, at the end of the day, we tend to ignore it and push it aside, thinking that it is very insignificant. But somehow, we have to realize the fact that we have to take care of our health. It's an old saying that health is wealth. It's very important to be aware of what is happening with our health, how to stop it at the primitive stage so that things don't exceed or go to another level and that awareness has to be spread,” she says.

“Health is not only limited to physical well-being but mental and emotional too,” says Sudha, adding, “A physical illness that can be fought or treated with lots of medicine and doctor's advice but if you are mentally blocked or emotionally drained then that is going to have a very adverse effect on your health. So, it's always said that think positive, and be happy. Jo hona hai vo hota hai but jo ho rha hai vo dekna hai ki hum usse kaise sudhar sakte hai,” she says.
Health often takes a backseat due to a hectic life, but this should change, says Sudha. She adds, “Due to our hectic work schedule and back-to-back appointments and travel, it's very important to maintain that balance between good health and good work.”

Talking about how she keeps fit, she says, “I have tried my hands on gymming and I am also trying to cut down my diet. At times, it becomes so hectic while shooting round the clock. You don't have time to gym much and your diet also goes for a toss. I keep travelling a lot and I am not able to maintain consistency in my eating habits. I have developed thyroid in the recent past because of which there is a lot of bloating. I am on medication and taking good care of myself.”