To cut flowers or not to cut.

[dolfanjack]

If someone new to orchids (or any flowering plant) bought a plant in flower that was not fully healthy in my opinion should enjoy the flowers and not cut them. The energy it took to make them has already been used and cutting them isn't going to make the plant healthier faster. Growing the seed pod and seeds (no matter how small) will hinder the health because that takes more energy. Is there any science behind the notion to cut the flowers to make a healthier plant? Thanks, Jack