Dimensions of Holistic Health

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The best way to live a long life is to get serious ailment and take care of it. - Sir Wm. Osler, MD

What is health?

The word health came from the Anglo-Saxon root "helthe", which means "hale, sound, whole".

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as a "state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity".

A person "in perfect health" my suddenly seen unhealthy if he or she is confronted with a new job or situation that demands upon him/her not previously encountered. One may be physically strong and able to cope with physical hardships but he may be unhealthy as shown by his behavior.

Signs of good health

>healthy teeth
>fast healing wounds
>clear vision and hearing
>soft, flawless skin
>shiny hair
>happy disposition
>positive outlook in life
>can handle stress well
>full of energy in all activities
>can face life's trials and difficulties

Health focuses on wellness. It is a positive approach that includes all the dimensions of health: physical, mental, emotional, social and moral-spiritual. 

Health is the well-being of your body, mind, and your relationship with others. On the other hand, wellness means striving to live your life to achieve your fullest potential, making decisions, and acting in healthy ways. It is practicing positive health behaviors based on sound knowledge and healthy attitudes. You are likely to have a high degree of wellness if you have a balanced life. Being healthy means having a balance of the dimensions of health. This results in attaining holistic health.

Guide Questions:

What is holistic health?
Why is it important for us to know the dimensions of health?
How can we achieve holistic health?

What is Holistic health? 
- Lonny J. Brown, Ph. D.

Taking into description one's body, mind, emotions, and spiritual life, holistic health combines the best of modern scientific diagnosis and monitoring techniques with both ancient and new health promotion methods. These include natural diet and herbal remedies, nutritional supplements, exercise, relaxation, psycho-spiritual counselling, medication, breathing exercises and self-regulatory practices. It addresses not only symptoms, but the entire person, and his or her current life dilema, including family, job, and religious life. It emphasizes prevention, health maintenance, high-level wellness, and strength. It views the client as an participant in the healing process, rather than simply a passive recipient of health care.

Dimensions of Holistic Health

1. Mental health – challenge yourself: ask questions, be open to new ideas, learn new skill, be imaginative and do interesting mental activities these help us to have a healthy and young at mind

means being a lifelong learner by continuously wanting to learn new things and improve one’s kills. A mentally healthy person is open to new ideas and experiences that can improve personal,

family, and community life.

learning new skills to improve personal and family life

2. Moral-spiritual – spiritual wholeness is an important contributor to good health, it brings harmony, focus, direction, and balance to our lives. This principle in which we believe drives the essence of our being

1. Telling the truth and showing respect are commonly accepted standards of right behaviour.
2. Seeking guidance from parents, teachers, religious leaders, and other responsible adults will help you in making difficult choices.
3.Act according to a set of high ethical principles. 

You will gain respect and trust from others if you demonstrate good character. Moral-spiritual health, together with the other dimensions, will help you attain holistic health.

3. Social –refers to how well you get along with other people. This can be observed when you as a member of the community, being well-integrated encourage personal growth. A supportive social network also contributes to emotional health, happiness and helps us make healthier choices

a. make and keep friends

b.  play/work well with a group

c. give and get help from others when needed

d. communicate well and show respect and care for yourself and others

4. Physical – best physical health occurs when our bodies are functioning at their highest potential. This results from healthy habits such as good nutrition, an active lifestyle, regular sleep pattern, and avoiding harmful habits such as smoking, drug use, or heavy drinking

means how well your body functions. It means you can carry out everyday tasks without becoming too tired. It also means you have enough energy to enjoy activities and to meet emergencies. It means developing healthful habits and avoiding destructive habits, such as smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and taking dangerous drugs and harmful substances.

a. keeping your body fit by exercising and participating in active games

b. eating a well-balanced diet

c. getting adequate sleep and rest

d. drinking enough water

e. practicing cleanliness and good grooming habits

f. getting regular medical and dental checkup and treatment

g. avoiding harmful substances, such as tobacco, alcohol and drugs of abuse

5. Emotional health involves understanding and liking yourself as well as accepting and learning from your mistakes. It refers to how well you meet the demands of daily life and how you adjust to new situations. It also means

expressing your happiness, love, joy and hope as well as your sadness, anger, stress and fear in healthful productive ways. You can best practice these when you:

a. face life’s problems squarely

b. handle stress and seek help, if needed

c. express your emotions in positive ways

d. deal with life’s pressures and stresses in positive ways

 e. build strong communication network among family, friends and peers 

JOURNEY TO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Wellness starts with you, your choices in choosing to live a quality life. The following is a helpful guide  in journey to health and wellness

1. Schedule a Me-Time  -a quite personal time
2. Do the things you enjoy most - nuture yourself by doing the things you love to do most
3. Get enough sleep - is important to health
4. Keep your feet moving - exercise
5. Mindful eating - review eating habits
6. Leave the work in the workplace - allow yourself to enjoy simple moments doing ordinary things like laundry, reading, or drinking coffee or eating a healthy meal without being disturbed
7. Say "NO", when you have to - create space in your life for moments that bring joy and so say no when you have to
8. Relaxing day off - be sure not to engage work
9. Bonding with the family- use family time to create good family memories
10. One on One bonding -  

TIME FOR FRIENDS is a wonderful avenue to have fun, expand your world and laugh over silly escapades


take this holistic health exam

https://www.expandinglight.org/holistic-health/self-assessment-quiz.php

MAPEH on the Go, revised, Muyot, Fritzimarie R., Baarde, Claire G., and Pastor, Esmeralda V., Sunshine                         Interlinks Publishing House, Inc. Quezon City Philippines

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