Three elements of health and
wellness
Health and Wellness
• To achieve optimal health and wellness we must include
and balance the six elements in society. These are :
Physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and
environmental.
• Out of these six elements, top three elements are :
Physical, mental and environmental.
• Working on these three elements in the society would
make us stronger and help us in achieving our optimum
wellness to keep us progressing towards our ultimate goal.
The Six Elements of Health and
Wellness
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Physical
Social
Environmental
Emotional
Spiritual
Intellectual/Mental
Physical Health
To achieve optimal physical health eating right,
getting regular exercise, and being at your
recommended body weight are the three
important things to consider. Physical health is
also avoiding drugs and alcohol and being free
of disease and sickness
Steps to protect and enhance immune system
and maintain physical health
• Avoid smoking and drinking.
• Eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, fibre and
whole grains, and low in saturated fat.
• Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight.
• Get adequate sleep.
• Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing
your hands frequently and cooking meats
thoroughly.
• Get regular medical screening tests .
Diabetes : top three strategies for
prevention :
• Weight control
• Diet control
• Avoid smoking, restrict alcohol and get
adequate rest
• They key to preventing type 2 diabetes can
be boiled down to five words: Stay lean and
stay active.
Intellectual/Mental Health
Mental health is the ability to cope with the demands
of daily life. It is maintaining harmonious
relationships with others and having spiritual
direction and purpose with one’s ethics, morals, and
values.
Environmental Health
Maintaining good environmental
health requires one to keep the air
and water clean, food safe, and the
surroundings enjoyable.
Environmental Effects on Our
Health.
• There are multiple indoor and outdoor
pollutants
• Molds & asbestos - Common indoor
pollutants.
• Carbon monoxides and sulfur dioxides
common outdoor pollutants
•Wellness is a
continuum
ranging from
death to optimal
health.
•You can choose
your behaviors
to move closer
to optimal
health.
References
• Donatelle, R. J. (2011). Health: The Basics,
Green edition (9th ed.). Retrieved from The
Univeristy of Phoenix eBook.
• Narayan KMV, Boyle JP, Geiss LS,
Saaddine JB, Thompson TJ. Impact of
Recent Increase in Incidence on Future
Diabetes Burden: U.S., 2005-2050.
Diabetes Care. 2006; 29:2114-2116.