Wednesday, May 21, 2014
how do you define healthy?
Health is objective and subjective... does that make sense? Health is objective because generally we think of a healthy person as someone who is free of disease, and capable of thinking, feeling, and living by some loose norms. These norms include a certain blood pressure, heart rate, and physical capacity. Healthy usually refers to a body and mind that functions well. Now, health is subjective because everyone has experienced "good days" and "bad days". To someone who has been acutely sick for a few days, small improvements can feel like major improvements in health. There is definitely a spectrum of healthy. We would all do well to strive for health in terms of being our best selves. This requires a holistic approach. When I studied with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), this was very much emphasized in the curriculum. They take a holistic approach that addresses all aspects of health from emotional and physical, to spiritual and career/purpose. We all need to look at how we define healthy and then be it! Good day
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