ALL the parts of Health is WELLNESS.

Having WELLNESS is the balance of ALL 4 PARTS of HEALTH.  I will define each for a traditional wording, but in reality its all about applying these concepts as they directly effect what you do and how you FEEL each and every day.  If just one part is off balance, the others will suffer too as they are all interwoven together to create how you truly feel.  During the day, week or month we focus on just the physical aspect if we are healthy, as our education system and society in general place more of an emphasis here.  Unfortunately this creates a disconnect of where our attention could be placed.

Here is a simple Health Class 101 Definition of the 4 PARTS OF HEALTH:

1.  Mental Health -  continued growth and learning to deal with new challenges effectively.  Here is an example of poor mental health:  We know to use the seat belt, but don’t 100% of the time. 


2.  Social Health - ability to interact successfully with people within one’s personal environment.  This includes tolerance for those with different opinions and beliefs.

3.  Emotional Health - ability to control stress and express emotions appropriately and comfortably.  To experience life’s ups and down with grace and enthusiasm.

4.  Physical Health -( Specific Breakdown of Physical Health ) - ability to carry out daily tasks, develop cardio, flexibility, muscular strength & endurance, eat adequate nutrition, personal hygiene, and preventative medical care

 Do what you can, enhance what you are already doing, give a little more focus on an area that requires some work.  Working on you is NOT easy.  Getting support and education to create a healthy lifestyle can be challenging @ first, but small simple enhancements can start that snow ball effect to a healthier you!

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TOP 5: Maintain., NOT Gain during Holidays.

Wellness Hero’s Top 5:  Ways to maintain, NOT gain this holiday season.


 1. Daily Food Plan -Know your food plan for each day, don’t let circumstance dictate what you have to eat, verses your choices that could be pre-planned.  Going to a holiday gathering is great, but knowing ahead of time your food strategy for putting energy (calories) in your body can improve your control.

 2. Portion Control - Measure out what you plan to eat, use a small plate and do not stand/sit near the food.  Each feeding should have a variety of color & moderation.


3. Emotional Eating - Whether it is pure JOY or anxiety over seeing family with the time of year, be understanding of the way you feel.  Have a coping practice in play that doesn’t involve food. 


4. Mindful Eating - When you eat, challenge yourself to enjoy each bite.  Count your chews, savor the flavor, start the digestion process off on the right break down.  The idea is to slow down & be conscious of what you are eating.  Eating in front of technology can really take away from a food expereince. 


5. Water, water, water...drink it constantly all day, especially when you first wake up.  Hydrating consistantly creates a balance in many aspects.  Not only does it support digestion, but regulates hunger (as it is possible the body just needs water, but you feel hungry). 

Immediate & Long Term Effects of Healthy Habits.

Benefits of Physical Activity (AKA Exercise)

Immediate Effects of Moving

Increase Blood Flow to all parts of the Body
More Oxygen to muscles and organs
Increase Levels of neurotransmitters in brain
Blood is made primarily of water and nutrients. 
Toxins are removed from the body by the blood & directly increasing the heart rate. 

Long Term Effects of Moving

        *More Energy
        *More quality sleep
        *More Efficient Metabolism
        *Muscle Repair is improved & Joint Function is increase through ROM & Resistance

1.  Increase Cognitive Functioning, that means you could be smarter
2.  Decrease in Body Fat & this directly makes your self image a more positive one!  

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Start making changes today to work smart and more efficient with your time.
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Hope to see you there.  Now that it is dark & cold we must get out to support each other.  Last week it was beautiful under the stars, getting that heart pounding & healing the body for what it wants (heat), more energy! 

Know your #'s about whats inside of you.

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS
A person with high blood pressure is almost 6 times more likely to have a stroke. The combination of uncontrolled high blood pressure and diabetes wreaks havoc on all organ systems. The American diet is making us more susceptible to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disease. Diet and exercise are the best ways to control blood pressure. However some individuals may need additional help with with many lifestyle & heredity variables exist.

BLOOD PRESSURE
Knowing your blood pressure is very important to your heart health. Elevated blood pressure, over time, can damage the heart muscle, organs, and arterial walls.


MANAGEMENT TIPS
•    Adopt healthy nutritional habits •    Maintain a healthy weight •    Exercise regularly •    Stop smoking
Limit alcohol consumption •    Take your medicine •    Get medical ca
Bloodd pressure checked regularly by your physician, Wellness Coach, or any automated blood pressure cuff found in most pharmacies.

WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE:
Is the distance around your waist just above your navel. Individuals who have excess body fat, especially if it is around the midsection or belly, are at greater risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. It is recommended that men have a waist circumference less than 39 inches and women have a waist circumference less than 34 inches.

BODY Fat %:
Is a numerical representation of weight in relation to your fat vs other tissue (muscles, bones, organs). Generally, BF% will indicate healthy or unhealthy for adult men and women, children regardless of individual BMI. Typically, the ratio is found by Simple electrical immanence test.  Most local gyms provide this service to there members free.

TRIGLYCERIDES:
Managing your cholesterol and triglyceride levels are an important component to a healthy cardiovascular system. The American Heart Association recommends the following tips to help keep your cholesterol under control:
•    Schedule regular screenings •    Eat foods low in cholesterol, saturated fat, and free of trans fat •    Maintain a healthy weight •    Be physically active •    Follow your healthcare professional’s advice
Another form of fat made in the body is triglycerides. Calories ingested in a meal and not used immediately by tissues are converted to triglycerides and transported to fat cells to be stored.

QUICK REFERENCES

FACTOR                                                     GOAL

Total Cholesterol                                              Less than 200 mg/dl
LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol                                Vary
HDL (“Good”) Cholesterol                             above 50 mg
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio                                    4:1
Triglycerides                                                    <150
Blood Pressure                                                120/80 mm/Hg
Fasting Glucose                                              <100 mg/dl


RESOURCES
www.americanheart.org www.wvdhhr.org www.goredforwomen.org www.startwalkingnow.org www.cdc.gov/nchs www.who.int/

ISON ~ METATRON ~ WHAT TO EXPECT Anna Merkaba November 22 2013