30 Laws for Good Health

By Dr.Bola Olaosebikan

THIS BOOK IS WITHOUT ANY DOUBT THE MOST IMPORTANT

AND INFORMATIVE BOOK YOU WILL EVER READ!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOOD HEALTH, WELLNESS, FITNESS, LOSING WEIGHT, STOPPING VIRUS INFECTIONS, ENJOYING HEALTH, FREEDOM AND WELLBEING.

In this book, you'll discover the secrets for good health which include:

• Understanding the golden rules of good health
• Best food and fruits to eat regularly
• Losing weight and keeping it off
• Stopping Infections--viruses and other germs
• Better cardio-fitness and stamina
• Preventing cardiovascular diseases
• Achieving Total Body Fitness
• New Technologies and app’s for digital health
• Modern Nursing Care and services
• How Ebola Virus was stopped in Lagos State, Nigeria in 2014
• Crucial roles of nurses from Florence Nightingale to Modern Times
• Building an effective bio-security system
• Achieving Universal Health Coverage
And lots more........

On Medical science, history, biographical information, physiology, nursing, pharmacology, natural health, technology, public health, health financing, innovations for attainment of good, richer, reliable health, a happier life and wellbeing.

Dr Bola Olaosebikan, OON is a medical doctor, an author, publisher, health consultant and Founder of the first healthcare magazine in Nigeria with over 39 years of practice as a medical doctor and is a former honourable Commissioner of Health. He has spoken on many radio and television programmes on health. His global views on health are often sought after by several organisations. He was also featured on CNN in 2015 on his integrated roles for good health and wellbeing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr.Bola Olaosebikan
• Release date: Jun 7, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005345204

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Disclaimer

All the content in this book is provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other healthcare professional. The Publisher is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of this book. The Publisher is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned. Always consult your own doctor or healthcare provider if you’re in any way concerned about your health.

Preface

The aim of this book is to educate, inform, enlighten, promote and empower readers with a deeper understanding of the 30 vital health principles that govern, control, determine and result in good health. These principles are what I have referred to as laws for good health.

These 30 laws are the indispensable principles that govern health at cellular, operational and organisational levels for a good health system; and observance of these 30 immutable laws is what ultimately determines the state of health of individuals, states and/or nations.

They are natural and scientific principles that can help individuals navigate the world of good health, prevent diseases, be physically, mentally vibrant, enjoy good immunity, and be socially fit.

This book is therefore a manual for good health and a goldmine of information for promoting health individually and at public level. It also highlights new breakthroughs in medicine and opportunities for improving healthcare and making medical services available through technological innovations such as e-health, mobile health, digital health, telemedicine, as well as new concepts on sustainable financing, health insurance and encouraging excellence in public healthcare delivery.

This book would be valuable to individuals, families, organisations, students, public health practitioners, digital health practitioners, healthcare financiers, healthcare planners, government, professionals, primary healthcare operators, health policy makers, administrators, scholars, industrialists, researchers, investors, hospital managers, and NGOs .

Again, this book is the outcome of my professional training, experiences, research, and analysis of immutable factors that govern health, and how they interplay intrinsically to produce extrinsic results. It is a product of my more than 39 years of experience as a medical doctor and a passionate healthcare promoter, strategist, and an advocate of well-being.

This book will increase your understanding of the role of the 30 principles discussed in it and equip you with a consciousness to be responsible for your and your family’s health and well-being.

Enjoy this book and good health!

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Acknowledgements

My acknowledgment goes to God and to so many people who impacted greatly on my education, career and profession. This book is certainly a product of many years of profound moulding and formative experiences which I have gleaned from my parents, grandparents, my family, and teachers at the various schools I attended, including Medical School at University of Ibadan, (UCH) from 1976 to 1981.

In addition, over the years there have also been those I have worked closely with at different hospitals, health institutions, organisations, industries, health associations and the public sector in Nigeria and other countries. I acknowledge the encouragement and support I have received from each person and institution that has had a meaningful impact on my career, profession, thinking, vision, mission and growth as a medical doctor, and as a healthcare consultant, promoter, health administrator and a coach for health and well-being.

In particular, I also wish to acknowledge the staff of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi in Lagos State, Nigeria, where the inspiration to write this book first came to me. This was a critical period in my life. In 2007 I suffered a fractured leg and was admitted to hospital as an emergency patient, where I received excellent treatment.

After six months, the fracture had healed and I was able to walk again. However, I vividly remember that it was while being admitted at the orthopaedic hospital, that I started pondering on how broken bones heal. I started thinking about how people get well, how the body’s system works, how people recover, and what elements or principles help the healing process, recovery and good health. And how do broken bones unite when there is a fracture. The outcome was this book, with the first edition being published in 2008. The more I thought about these issues, the more I realised these are the laws for good health, healing and well-being.

Indeed, everything happens for a reason, and with the turbulence that has shaken the world in 2020, I have been inspired to revise, review and upgrade this book – to include new chapters in light of the global pandemic of 2019 caused by the novel coronavirus. In this edition the law for control of infections has been included, the law of biosecurity, preparedness and containment of infectious diseases has been included, as well as some other new laws, practical guides, latest medical technologies, apps, ideas, and new developments in healthcare delivery.

I wish to thank the production team who worked on the drafts of this edition: Mr Victor Oriola, Bidemi Sogbamu, Adelana Olaosebikan, Mr Graham Chadwick and other editors who offered good assistance and support during the final stages of this edition, as well as the publishing company that worked with me on this book.

I wish to thank the staff of Nigeria’s first health magazine, Healthcare Magazine (founded in 1986) for their support as well.

Last but not least, a special thank you to my family – the Olaosebikan Family – my wife and children for their great support, care and understanding throughout this journey.

I thank you all immensely, as well as the promoters of this book worldwide.

Dr Bola Olaosebikan, OON

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LAW 1

Law of Oxygen & Respiratory Health

LAW of OXYGEN & RESPIRATORY HEALTH

"Every individual shall need and breathe oxygen which is an indispensable gas for human survival and for life, and which should be inhaled constantly through the respiratory system in its natural pure form for living, for energy, metabolism, growth, good cellular health, and to keep the body and soul together."

The law of oxygen for good health is the grandest law of living, human existence and good health. Every tissue in the human body needs oxygen to remain alive, viable, and fresh. Oxygen is the gas of life. The law of oxygen is, therefore, about the need for every human being to breathe in oxygen every second of every day and regularly for good health, survival and wellness and to enjoy adequate ventilation at all times.

The right to breathing is an automatic human action that starts at birth and continues throughout life. The breathing system – known as the bronchial system – is one of the most wonderful systems in the human body and is made up of two lungs which are located in the chest, for ventilation of the body.

We breathe in air through the nose, and this air contains 21% oxygen. The minimum oxygen concentration in the air required for human breathing is 19,5%. Other gases in the air include nitrogen which is 78%. When oxygen gets into the lungs it is mixed with blood and becomes known as oxygenated blood which flows through the arteries around the body. In exchange, the carbon dioxide in the blood is removed by the lungs and expelled through breathing.

This system must work every second to keep you alive – and your duty is to ensure you protect your breathing system every day. Your airways must always be open, clear, and free and functioning healthily at all times. This is what sustains life, and what makes breathing the most important function of any living human being. The body cannot function without oxygen.

It is very important to ensure that wherever a person is, he or she can breathe freely and well, day and night, awake or asleep. Oxygen is life and life is oxygen. It is very important to keep our noses clear at all times, and equally as important to keep the throat and trachea clear for air to go in and out freely to keep our body functions running smoothly.

An average person breathes at least 12 to 20 times per minute; 960 breaths an hour; 23,040 breaths a day – or more when you are at rest. One complete breath comprises one inhalation, when the chest rises, followed by one exhalation, when the chest falls. To measure the respiratory rate, count the number of breaths for an entire minute, or count for 30 seconds and multiply that number by two. We inhale about a pint of oxygen with each breath. This amounts to eight quarts in a minute or 480 quarts in an hour.

The breathing system in the body performs two crucial functions – inspiration and expiration. The act of inspiration is the process of breathing in oxygen (O2), which is 100% needed by the body at all times; and expiration is about breathing out used air known as carbon dioxide (CO2).

It is important to breathe well and deeply at all times, and as it’s necessary to take in as much air as possible with each breath, we should always avoid overcrowded and polluted places, and to sleep in a well-ventilated room. On average human beings can survive for four to six weeks without food, a few days without water, but not for more than six minutes without oxygen.

IMPORTANCE OF OXYGEN

Oxygen is the most important air for human health and it is freely given to us by the Creator of the environment. It is colourless, free from odour and healthy for every cell of the body. ,

This is why some companies are also supplying purified oxygen processed through (oxygen plants) in oxygen cylinders to hospitals, for medical purposes.

OXYGEN THERAPY

Such as when oxygen is needed to be given to sick patients who can’t breathe well or during surgical operations, or even to premature babies to help them breathe and be well oxygenated.

COVID-19 & OXYGEN THERAPY

With the help of ventilators, oxygen therapy has been used extensively during the management and treatment of patients with breathing difficulties from COVID-19.

OXYGEN SUSTAINS LIFE

Oxygen performs a crucial role in our body – oxidation – by providing vital body cells, energy and internal heat for metabolism, supporting cellular activities for digestion of food, assimilation and excretion. All cellular actions in the body take place through the energy provided with the use of oxygen at the cellular level. Tissues that are denied oxygen will decay and rot, which is known as necrosis. When a person is tired and breathes in some fresh air (which contains oxygen), they become revived and fresher.

When you breathe oxygen into your body, the oxygen is combined with the haemoglobin in the blood and circulates the body. This is why iron is also very important for good health, because iron helps with the formation of haemoglobin. If the iron level in the body is low, the blood will not have enough haemoglobin to transport oxygen around the body, thus leaving a person complaining of weakness or tiredness and inadequate strength. The importance of oxygen in the body is all encompassing; when we breathe well, the body benefits in many ways such as:

1. Healthy blood.

2. Calms nerves because 21% of the oxygen in the body is used by the brain alone.

3. Digestion is better in people who breathe well as the tissues have enough oxygen to carry out cellular metabolism.

4. Rejuvenation of the body systems.

5. Prevention of degenerative diseases in the body.

It is important to oxygenate your body adequately. Oxygen is a life-sustaining gas for energy, cellular health and growth. Always take deep breathes to saturate your blood fully with oxygen to get up to 99% oxygenation from every breath for full cellular respiration.

The oxygen we breathe in comes from air expired by plants, and we breathe out carbon dioxide that is needed by plants. It is therefore healthy to surround ourselves with a green environment, to plant flowers around our homes and don’t forget to protect the environment.

SUMMARY

1. Breathe in normally and calmly (the normal respiratory rate is 12-16 breaths per minute).

2. Breathing helps to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide and airborne toxins.

3. Always give adequate attention to your rate of breathing and beware of breathing that is too slow or too fast, which are not normal and require medical attention.

4. Enjoy good ventilation, enjoy fresh air (fresh air is richer in oxygen).

5. Oxygenate yourself adequately by taking deep breathes (this helps to increase your energy).

6. Stay in places with good air quality, avoid a polluted environment.

7. Prevent chest infections or diseases that can affect breathing, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

8. Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.

9. Whenever you have chest complaints such as a cough, breathing discomfort or sharp pain in the chest, consult a doctor for professional attention.

10. Whenever there is an accident, the medical practitioner at the Accident & Emergency unit should apply the A.B.C. principle – keep the Airways open, ensure the patient is breathing and keep the Circulation flowing with an infusion drip or blood transfusion.

11. Clean air-conditioners regularly to avoid air contamination as well as air-conditioning sickness, lung infections, pneumonia (legionnaire’s disease), chronic colds, and worsening asthma.

12. Oxygen machines (plants) are an essential part of the medical system for the production and supply of oxygen in hospitals as well as in industrial environments. Hospitals and health systems are encouraged to have plants.

13. Oxygen bars/kiosks are a new trend being established in places such as malls, casinos and nightclubs to ease hang-overs, stress, for relaxation, recreation, refreshments from exhaustion, improve your mood by boosting the oxygen level in the body. Avoid scented oxygen. The benefits of these bars should be studied and standardised.

LAW 2

Law of Water & Adequate Hydration

LAW of WATER & ADEQUATE HYDRATION

"Every individual shall need clean, tasteless, hygienic drinkable water for healthy functions of the various cells, organs, systems in the body, for adequate hydration to maintain body composition, transportation of nutrients, control of temperature, flushing out of wastes, sustenance of good health, wellness and vitality and survival. This water must be safe for drinking and free from contamination."

Water is needed for good health by all and for many metabolic processes in the body. Water is crucial for life. We are formed from watery secretions and we start our life in a sac of amniotic fluid inside our mother’s womb. It has also been determined scientifically that 70% of the human body is composed of water. All living things need water to survive, which is why we should drink water every day. Without water, good health is impossible and the body will not function well.

To avoid dehydration, starvation, metabolic imbalances, diseases and health problems, drink only clean, safe and drinkable water every day. The human body needs water just like the engine of a car needs fuel to work well and keep everything ticking over. A good habit to get into is to drink water as soon as you wake up in the morning to rehydrate yourself, and to drink water before going to bed at night.

DAILY WATER REQUIREMENT

According to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an adequate daily fluid intake is about 15,5 cups (3,7 litres) of fluid for men and about 11,5 cups (2,7 litres) of fluid for women. Normally, this is adequate for the numerous functions of the body’s metabolism. Water constitutes 60% of human body weight and it is essential to keep a normal water balance in the body.

Drinking water helps the body in many ways, but the amount of water needed by individuals varies. Drinking water regularly prevents thirst or dehydration. Drinking water in the morning is good for internal cleansing, and drinking warm water is also good for the body’s metabolism and wellness. Drinking water can also help you to reduce your weight because you are likely to eat less due to the water making you feel full. Ensure you drink adequately but do not drink too much.

If our body requires more water more often, this should be checked by your doctor to rule out polydipsia which can be an early sign of a sugar metabolism imbalance or early sign of diabetes (high sugar level in the blood, which normally should have been absorbed