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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