The World Health Organization since 1948 has defined health as a state of complete physical and mental well-being, and not simply the absence of disease. Good health is therefore a complex concept. It requires that we feel physically, mentally and emotionally well so that we can respond effectively to our daily needs and challenges, as well as be productive, functional and creative. Of course, the factors that define good health interact. For example, the presence of a chronic illness can be stressful and in the long term affect mental health and other aspects of overall well-being, such as social interactions.
It is generally accepted that the main pillars that influence health are diet, the wider lifestyle (smoking, exercise, etc.), the environment and genes. Nutrition is the most basic pillar that determines health. It has even been shown that good nutrition can to a certain extent even affect the expression of genes, through epigenetic changes, protecting even more from the manifestation and development of diseases. Most importantly, diet can be modified, meaning by changing our eating habits and adopting a healthy and balanced diet we can ensure good health.
Based on the well-known saying of Hippocrates that your food is your medicine and your medicine is your food, counseling at our pharmacy also works.
We always start by asking about the patients' eating habits before recommending a nutritional supplement, as we try to understand their lifestyle.
In this way, our proposals become more accurate and effective, as they approach the real needs of patients.