HEALTH
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Issue 89 2020
Health - What Does Health Mean To You? “Your health is what you make of it. Everything you do and think either adds to the vitality, energy and spirit you possess or takes away from it.” - Ann Wigmore The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This means that health does not only relate to the physical state of the body, but it also includes our general well-being. So, being healthy does not only mean the absence of disease, rather it is also about having a positive outlook in life. Many studies have shown that how our mind thinks also affects our physical well-being. That’s why people who are stressed all the time are putting extra strain on their bodies. Too much stress is considered unhealthy, although we’re told that some stress is good, keeping us alert and ready to react to danger.
In contrast, it is generally thought that those people who are relatively ‘stress free’, or who perform relaxation exercises such as yoga or meditation, will have healthier bodies simply through their increased mental well-being. “Doctors won’t make you healthy. Nutritionists won’t make you slim. Teachers won’t make you smart. Gurus won’t make you calm. Mentors won’t make you rich. Trainers won’t make you fit. Ultimately, you have to take responsibility. Save yourself” - Naval Ravikan Being healthy also means eating healthily. The way we eat nowadays is heavily based on what is shown in the media, ranging from fad diets to plain comfort food. Eating a balanced diet is very important in becoming healthy: it is thought that many diseases nowadays are ‘lifestyle diseases’.
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