T H E I M P O R T A N C E O F R O U T I N E P R E V E N T I V E M A N - T E N A N C E
By : Eric Taylor , MSN , APRN , FNP-C
Routine preventive vehicle maintenance is a lot like going in for a dental checkup where going in late is better than not going in at all , but you ’ re less likely to run into surprises if you go regularly . So , to avoid the car version of a root canal , you go into the dealership service department every 6 months or every 5,000 to 10,000 miles to have routine preventive maintenance performed on your vehicle at a dealership determined price .
Routine preventive maintenance is defined as maintenance that is regularly performed on a piece of equipment to lessen the likelihood of it failing . It is performed while the equipment is still in good working order so that it does not breakdown unexpectedly . The goal of a successful preventive maintenance program is to establish consistent practices designed to improve the overall performance and safety of the equipment . The advantages of performing regular preventive maintenance on the equipment includes the following : ( 1 ) extending the useful lifecycle ; ( 2 ) enhancing the maximum efficiency ; and ( 3 ) maintaining the top performance . This preventive maintenance definition can easily be applied to men ’ s health as preventive MAN-tenance , where the equipment is now synonymous with the man and his well-being . Let ’ s be honest men , some of us , myself included , do treat our masculine bodies like a piece of hardware or equipment that you just rented from the United Rentals across town . Sadly , this equipment has likely had more preventive maintenance than the weekend warrior that has just rented it to perform a task off his honey do list . Why is this the case ? Well , historically we men have taken much better care of the 2 or 4 wheeled modes of transportation , than we have these 2 arms and 2 legs that we will obviously and hopefully have in our possession for a lifetime . That is unless you are aware of a literal “ Body Shop ” that is selling spare arms and legs . Nah … I didn ’ t think so .
Men , while you are changing your oil , air filter , spark plugs , and rotating those tires on your truck , car , or motorcycle , be sure to service your one and only engine on a regular basis . This will extend your lifecycle , enhance your maximum efficiency in your daily life , and allow you to maintain your top performance for all your natural life . And unlike your mechanical vehicle , where brand name and generic parts are readily available at your local auto parts store or you can have them delivered from store to door in less than 72 hours , this is definitely not the case when your internal engine parts show signs of wear , tear , or premature failure . For the record , a great percentage of people die on the transplant list while waiting for an infection and disease free , genetically compatible , fully functioning , viable , life-saving organ ! Men , if you can ’ t remember when you last saw your doctor or haven ’ t seen your doctor since “ Trey ” was 2 years old ( now he ’ s 16 and driving ), then it is definitely time to schedule your next appointment so that you can get your oil ( blood ), tire pressure ( blood pressure ), and spark plugs ( heart ) checked for any signs of wear , tear , abnormality , or early premature failure . We must take care of our health so that we can be here for those who depend on us the most ! And remember , it ’ s easier to stay well , than it is to get well ! 😊 # PryorityMale Don ’ t forget to join the movement and please comment , like , subscribe , & share this with your Circle of Influence and Menfluence . Yours in Health & Wellness , Eric
Author : Eric Taylor , MSN , APRN , FNP-C Eric is a Men ’ s Health & Wellness Expert and CEO of Pryority Male LLC , where he ’ s motivating , educating , and helping men navigate their way to wellness . Follow him on Instagram & Twitter @ Pryority _ Male , Facebook & YouTube @ PryorityMale , and visit him at www . pryoritymalellc . com