Unfortunately many people do not value their health until they lose it. It can be reasoned however that if people can understand and appreciate better the basis of human value systems they could be more likely to reappraise their values and thereby encouraged to address aspects of life and living which have more intrinsic and sustainable or ‘real’ value for them. If too they can become more aware of the ecological interplay of internal physiological and external environmental factors that influence their health and well-being and adopt healthier lifestyles, this will at the same time as ensuring their own health.
