Importance Of Keeping Healthy In The Film Industry

Antoine Allen the CEO of Antoine Allen Films (AAF), recently had an encounter with an illness that obstructed his production for several months. He almost went into a diabetic coma. However, we are happy that he is back in the film industry, fit and more active than before he fell sick. For this reason, we have decided to look into keeping good health in the film industry.

As the saying goes thus “health is wealth” this shows the essence of good health in every sector. Across the globe, especially in the film industry many celebrities have been so engrossed and carried away with different activities that they almost forget about the most needful. More than 60% of deaths in the film industry have been linked to one health condition or the other. Entertainment is one of the most vibrant and active industries that need much of one’s time and so much energy to stay trending. If you must stay alive and remain relevant in the game, you need to be more careful to check on your health status regularly. This will help strike a balance.

Common Causes Of Poor Health In The Film Industry

1. Activities In The Film Industry Lead To Keeping Poor Health Maintenance

In the film industry, producers, artists, and crews go through a lot to make sure they deliver high-quality content for the public’s consumption. By so doing they could go on for days and weeks, even up to a month from one set to another without having proper rest. This definitely will tell on their health. Poor health maintenance could disrupt an ongoing production for several months which could lead to a huge waste of funds. This can be curbed if proper health care is observed.

2. Quest For Remaining Relevant In The Film Industry

Furthermore, there is no celebrity in the film industry that would love to fall from grace to grass. Therefore the quest to remain relevant, feature in trending/current movies, get slots in different events, and bag more awards will be a priority. This could be so addictive for most celebs or entertainers. When this gets the attention of an artist, little or no care would be given to their health, not until a severe breakdown occurs. At this point, it could be disastrous, and if proper care is not taken lead to a permanent health issue or death.

3. Poor Diet

Maintaining good health also concerns our diet. A poor diet could lead to bad health. In the film industry, it is possible to encounter poor diet challenges. Several activities take place every day in the film industry that could take one’s attention from maintaining a proper diet. For instance, having just a cup of coffee before a long shooting day is not proper. Being on set for production requires lots of energy. Producers and crew should ensure that every artiste on location is well fit before going on set.

Effects Of Poor Health Maintenance In The Film Industry

Just as mention at the opening, we have lost so many great artists untimely due to bad health maintenance in the film industry. It is sad and leaves a vacuum in our hearts when situations like this occur. Poor health maintenance could lead to been bedridden for a long time, long-term health severe conditions, and in most cases death. No one would love to be a partaker of any of these. Hence the call for good health maintenance in the film industry.

Steps To Keeping Good Health In The Film Industry

Here are a few opinionated recommendations for keeping good health in the film industry.

1. Take Short Breaks Off Set Or Film Activities

For some entertainers, this might look like they are going to miss out on a huge deal. You need to have time for yourself - your health especially. You could take short vacations with your loved ones, and find time to rest from long hours of shootings. Just a week or a few days off won’t wreck your career. It will give you a boost for greater performance.

2. Go For Check-ups Regularly

Definitely, you cannot treat what you do not know. Going to the hospital or having a medical professional run check on you is important. It helps to diagnose any upcoming health condition and gives the privilege to fight bad health conditions before they get to the worse stage.

3. Stay Hydrated/Maintain A Balanced Diet/Exercise

Eating well and staying hydrated always is one good habit to build up. Staying hydrated helps to flush your system and regulate the body temperature. Also, maintaining a balanced diet helps to nourish your body with the necessary nutrient to keep you smart and active all through. Always remember that you need to be calm mentally before you can read a script and deliver perfectly. Therefore always exercise your body. Apart from keeping the body fit, it helps keep you mentally balanced.

Conclusion

If you find yourself dealing with a bad health condition, try to see your doctor and ensure to get proper treatment. Wait until the doctor confirms you fit before you can return to your normal film activities. Staying healthy is the best for you. So give it all you can to keep healthy in your chosen career.