What Is a Healthy Living?

 

Health is the state of mental, physical and social well being where sickness and disease are absent. It is an aspect of personal value and is the state to be distinguished from the state of morbid health in which a person has only one disease. The term is derived from the word 'health' itself which refers to the ability to bear the pressure of bodily functions in order to maintain an optimal level of health. Health encompasses all the processes that support, improve and maintain the good health state.

The term health is commonly used in comparison to disease and disability, as both states are not the same but refer to the same state. It is important to understand that health refers to the condition of the mind and body. It is a comprehensive system that supports the proper functioning of body organs and their interactions with each other, the human mind and its perception of life, the environment and all the forces and elements that affect the quality of life.

Healthy cells and tissues provide the body with energy and the body needs it to be able to sustain life and function properly. The body can sustain healthy state if the right balance of nutrients and energy supply is maintained within it. The body can maintain its health by ensuring its proper functioning as per the needs and requirements of the body. The state of wellness is a complex interplay of the activities of the human body and mind.

It has been found that many people who suffer from diseases or disabilities do not feel the full effects of these diseases, they do not acknowledge it and their health care professionals to give them the wrong kind of medication. Hence the importance of educating people about their state of wellness must be understood by health professionals. One of the main purposes of a well being program is to ensure that people are made aware of their state of wellness.

A good health state can be maintained by adopting the right kind of lifestyle. The lifestyle includes a balanced diet, exercise, regular medical checkups, avoiding alcohol and smoking, proper hygiene, rest and relaxation and having a good social network. A healthy lifestyle ensures that the body and mind have enough support systems to carry out all the functions required of them. There are three main aspects of a healthy life: physical, emotional and spiritual. These aspects are interrelated, as they have to work in harmony together to maintain health.

A healthy living involves the daily physical activity such as walking, lifting weights, exercising, swimming, running and so forth. These exercises help you burn calories and build stamina which helps you fight off all the illnesses. They also increase the blood flow and improve circulation, which increases your immunity to all kinds of infections and diseases. It also helps you to have a better sleep as well as they help reduce the effects of stress and fatigue. Daily exercise helps in reducing the chances of getting depressed and having mental fatigue.

A healthy state also depends on having a balanced diet. The diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables, vitamins and minerals that keep the body functioning properly. Vitamins and minerals help to prevent diseases such as arthritis, heart diseases, heart attacks and other disorders. It is important to include all the nutrients in the diet so that the body can work at its optimum capacity and is able to heal itself.

A healthy lifestyle is all about following a strict set of rules and guidelines to keep a balanced diet and exercise. It is important to ensure that the daily activities are done in a correct manner and that the body is never subjected to any undue stress or strain.