PHYSICAL WELLNESS
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Improve your Health,
Prevent Disease
Physical Wellness is about being at your physical best.When you look and feel your best inside and out, you will have vitality that you always dreamed about.
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Obtaining Wellness
Wellness is developed through eating whole foods, getting enough sleep, and healthy exercise habits. All three are necessary components to physical well being. Additionally, physical health is concerned with developing personal responsibility for your own health care and taking a proactive role in disease prevention. This aspect of wellness encourages knowledge about food and nutrition and discourages the use of tobacco, drugs and excessive alcohol consumption. It also involves knowing how to care for minor illnesses and when to seek professional medical attention. Developing physical health is an important aspect of attaining overall health and wellness. By getting in tune with your body, you will be able to monitor your health and learn your body’s warning signs and prevent sickness and disease. You’ll grow to appreciate the connection between healthy dietary and lifestyle habits and how your body performs. Looking good and feeling good are just a few of the benefits gained by obtaining wellness. The psychological benefits of improved self-esteem, self-confidence and improved cognitive abilities are also bundled with physical health and wellness. Take the assessment below and read articles located at the bottom of this page for more information on what you can do to maximize your physical health and wellness.
Physical Wellness Assessment
Almost Always = 2 points
Sometimes/Occasionally = 1 point
Very Seldom = 0 Points
___1. I exercise aerobically 30min at least 3 times a week.
___2. I eat fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day.
___3. I avoid tobacco products.
___4. I partake in weight bearing exercise at least 2 times per week.
___5. I deliberately minimize my intake of cholesterol, dietary fats, and oils.
___6. I avoid drinking alcoholic beverages or consume no more than one drink per week.
___7. I get an adequate amount of sleep.
___8. I have adequate coping mechanism for dealing with stress.
___9. I maintain a regular schedule of immunization, physical, dental checkups and self exams.
___10. I maintain a reasonable weight, avoiding extremes of overweight and underweight.
___ Total
Score: 15 to 20 - Excellent
Score: 9 to 14 - Room for Improvement
Score: 0 to 8 - Needs a lot of work
PHYSICAL WELLNESS ARTICLES
Benefits of Eating Organic
Benefits of Colonics
Best Probiotic Supplements
Eating Whole Foods
What is Candida Albicans?
Causes of Candida
Symptoms of Candida Overgrowth
Candida Diet Guidelines
Gluten Intolerance Symptoms
Gluten Free Recipes
7 Super Foods that You Should Eat
Why You Should Exercise
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Health and wellness is an interactive process of becoming aware of and practicing healthy choices to create a more successful and balanced lifestyle. It is not gained overnight; it is cultivated over time. You must appreciate and value of the relationship between sound nutrition and the functioning of the body. To begin your journey of optimal wellness, please visit
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