Health and Wellness
Added: (Thu Aug 24 2023)
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Health is focused more on your physical body and how well-functioning it is—or is not. Your health involves the way you eat (your nutrition), how you move your body (exercise), and the absence of acute or chronic diseases.
Wellness is more concerned with a lifestyle that produces well-being. A wellness lifestyle is doable whether you have perfect health or you’re struggling with a chronic illness. Wellness is about all aspects of your life, as well — your body, your work, your relationships, your emotional life, and so much more.
What are the 3 Dimensions of Health?
These include:
1. Physical health
2. Mental health
3. Emotional health
Dimensions of Wellness?
These dimensions of wellness include:
1. Body
2. Food
3. Rest
4. Water
5. Sun
6. Air
Tips to Improve Your Well-Being
1. Choose Nourishing Whole Foods
Our bodies crave nourishment and the modern western diet is anything but nourishing. When you eat whole foods, you’re taking in a range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that your body needs in order to be truly healthy.
2. Take Time for Sleep and Rest
Sleeping 7-9 hours every single night is critical for optimal health. Downtime is equally important, so make sure to take time for “doing nothing” regularly.
3. Journal Regularly
If journaling appeals to you, it can be a great way to process thoughts, learn more about yourself, and express your emotions.
4. Learn Something New
It’s easy to get stuck in our routines and comfort zones, but it’s important for us to engage in growth. Take up a new hobby, read a book about a new topic, or say yes to an adventure you’ve never been on before. You’ll challenge yourself in healthy ways.
5. Engage in a Mindfulness Practice
Our minds are busy 24/7 and they don’t get a lot of time to just be. Mindfulness and mental exercise help us to decrease depression and anxiety while increasing our mind’s ability to function well.
Conclusion:
Investment for health and well-being aims to achieve the highest attainable standards of health for all at all ages. It should be guided by the principles, goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda, while building on Health 2020 and using an equity, gender and human rights approach.