Friendly advice is generally given out of experience. But it does not mean it is applicable for all. Certain issues of your life need to be examined and advised for by experts alone, especially when related to your health—both physical and mental. No matter how well you know the person, or how good is the friendship you both share, do not be naïve to take friendly advice without consulting an expert. Pallavi Gambre tells you why.
Workout
No matter how much of a fitness freak your friend is, take his/her workout advice solely for knowledge-purpose. That person may or may not know about your medical conditions. Medical history, your family’s hereditary illnesses, if any, and your current medical conditions must be considered while planning your workout routine. Make sure you consult a certified fitness expert and trainers for the same.
Dietary Habits
Always remember that your food habits make your health and your physical health determine your food intake. This formula is fundamental but most of us overlook this. Ideally, to know the diet suitable for you, it is necessary to pathologically understand various hormonal functions, functions of digestive enzymes, requirements and excessiveness of nutrients in your body, as well as levels of certain components in your blood. Food allergies too are not uncommon nowadays. Therefore, do not jump on to a diet simply because a friend is on it.
Medication
There is always that person in every social circle that is a self-proclaimed prescriber of medicine. Mention any common illness such as cold or fever to them, and they will advice you on the they always advice you to have some or the other medicines. These medicines will definitely give your desirable result, but if they are incompatible to your body they can lead to slow but prolonged side-effects. This can graduate to permanent damages to your vitals as well. Therefore, consume only those medicines that are prescribed by a doctor after a thorough medical check-up. Out of all friendly health advises avoid this one at any cost.
Career and Relationships
When it comes to issues related to your career and relationships, never forget that only you and those who are directly involved are the ones who know the real deal. Friendly advises, no matter how ideal or ego-satisfying they sound, are always biased in your favour. This can easily mislead you from reality and right decisions. The only friendly advice that is sane enough to take is of listening to your instincts
and intuitions.
