Homeostasis is the condition in which things appear to be stable or to maintain a relative balance. Homeostasis can feel like health, when you are not in too much pain or distress, but ask yourself this:

 How am I really doing?
 How much energy do I have as compared to when I was younger? 

How quickly do I heal from injury or recover from physical exertion?

 How is my digestion?

 My sleep?

 My stamina?

 How is my ability to focus and concentrate?

 How are my joints?

 How is my skin?

 Do I have any unresolved allergies or immune issues?

 How is my physical condition being reflected in my mood and mental outlook?

 Am I really as healthy as I would like to be?

When most of us take an honest health inventory it becomes apparent that there is considerable room for improvement. But what happens when a person who is ill, or a half-healthy person in relative homeostasis makes new and positive dietary or lifestyle changes?