Psychological Wellness The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined the term wellness to be an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life; a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The National Wellness Institute further defined the term as a conscious self – directed and evolving process of achieving full potential, a dynamic process of growth and change and is more than being free from illness. Barnett & Cooper (2009) argued that maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellness is important because everything we do and every emotion we feel communicates to our well…
of this model. Other aspects of the model that can be appreciated are prevention as interventions and optimal wellness. As mentioned it is important that nurses address other factors affecting the patient, therefore if the nurse is able to identify stressors they can improve the environment for the patient and reduce possible stressors or response to stressors (Butts & Rich, 2018). The study mentioned was a good example of how stressors can be identified that can disrupt the system, but if…
Good health, or wellness, is more than disease prevention and risk reduction. Health is more than just exercising and eating right. Wellness is more than one dimensional. Wellness includes taking care of one’s physically, mentally, socially, intellectually, spiritually and environmentally. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is absolutely crucial to live a higher quality life. Wellness matters. Wellness matters because everything we do and every emotion we feel relates to our well-being.…
Calm sleep and good mood One more important overall effect of wellness walking - the normalization of central nervous system's (CNS) functions, to be exact - the balance of excitation and inhibition processes. In the conditions of modern life with high level of emotional stress, excitation is usually prevalent in CNS, which leads to heightened ejection of many stimulating hormones into blood flow. They have harmful influence on the organism and can cause different cardiovascular diseases - from …
The ADA workers were being punished for not participating in the wellness programs. ADA workers began to file lawsuits. The main concern was that the wellness program at Orion Energy penalized workers for failing to complete a health risk assessment which rendered the program involuntary. Three lawsuits were filed for this reason. The employees were charged their entire health plan premium, plus a $50 non-participation penalty (Schappel , 2015). This is illegal. This is not a requirement unless…
An individual’s state of wellness is dependent on the type of health behaviours in which they engage in. These health behaviours can be either beneficial or detrimental to an individual’s health depending on numerous unique factors. In contemporary society, serious health problems are increasing due to the execution of negative health behaviours in which are unfavourable to an individual’s health. Thus, the execution of positive health behaviours such as regular physical activity can be…
Subjective: As I reflect upon my personal wellness in all aspects of my life, whether it be socially, physically, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, environmentally and occupationally, I find that there is room for improvement in my life. Overall I feel that my personal wellness is better now than it has been in the past, but it can get better! The biggest challenge that I have always battled with is my physical wellness. I will be focusing solely on this aspect of wellness for my…
Natural Alternative Solutions for Health & Wellness Our doctors at Apex Wellness Center, Dr. Erin Stark Calaway and Dr. Nikki Porteus, strive to help Dallas area residents achieve maximum wellness and fitness with a comprehensive, whole-body approach. Patients looking for a Dallas chiropractor who understands the body is an intricately woven system designed for peak performance and optimal health come to our clinic seeking drug-free, alternative solutions to pain management from chronic…
Choosing health and wellness for you and your family is imperative. Located in the Southern Ontario towns of Barrie and North Bay, Johnston Health Center provides its clients with exceptional service in chiropractic and wellness treatments. They understand the importance of providing quality wellness treatments and sound educational advice. Johnston Health Center provides the following services for “whole body” healing: • Brain-Based Wellness • Gentle Chiropractic • Laser Therapy •…
• Describe the counselor 's role in promoting optimal human development, wellness, and mental health through prevention and educational activities. The counselor’s role is to work with the client to assist the client in overcoming any prevalent obstacles and challenging times, in order for the client to learn how to cope and deal with everyday life with peace. Though applying theories, the counselor can maximize the development of the client to a health state of wellness and mental stability.…