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What are the four key areas of complete health?

The Four Dimensions of Health Material (physical) body. Emotional and Mental. Spiritual. Social.

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What is Health? The Four Dimensions of Health

To succeed at anything, we need to have a clear definition of success. To arrive at a destination called health, we must have a very clear and specific answer to the question: What is health?

My experience is that when we talk about taking care of our health, we immediately think of taking care of our physical bodies. We have been programmed to see health as somewhat limited to our bodies.

The Four Dimensions of Health

Yet it is obvious that:

– We are physical (material) beings,

– We are psychological (emotional and mental) beings,

-We are spiritual beings, and

– We are social beings

To be completely healthy, we must be healthy in four dimensions.

These four dimensions are:

Material (physical) body

Emotional and Mental

Spiritual

Social

Related Article: Body, Mind, Spirit: Biopsychosocial-Spiritual model of Health

Over half a century ago, the World Health Organization (WHO) minted a definition of health that has stood the test of time. It defined health in the preamble to its constitution in 1946 by saying that, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” The American Academy of Family Physicians promotes a biopsychosocial model of healthcare that embodies the spirit of the WHO’s definition. Human beings are not simply biological machines. We are physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual beings. As such, complete health care must address the different dimensions of the human experience.

Why is an accurate definition of health important?

An accurate definition of health is crucial. Without it, we cannot actually take care of our health. The way we take care of our health depends on how we define health. If our definition is wrong, then our outcomes will also be wrong. Also, when we understand the definition of health and its four dimensions, we immediately understand why we cannot solve our spiritual, social, emotional and mental problems through physical means such as eating. Some people do emotional eating. They eat when they are stressed, feel lonely, or when their faith is challenged or brought into doubt. Physical food feeds the physical body, not the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of the person. For that, you need food that is appropriate for those aspects of our lives. Dr. Lissa Rankin, a physician, did an excellent TED talk on her personal experience with healthcare that I recommend if you would like to understand further how important holistic healthcare is.

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What is the term total good health?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” A person who has good physical health is likely to have bodily functions and processes working at their peak.

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Overall well-being and balance key to good health

The word “health” refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Health care exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health. Good health is central to handling stress and living a longer, more active life. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” A person who has good physical health is likely to have bodily functions and processes working at their peak. This is due not only to an absence of disease. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and adequate rest all contribute to good health. People receive medical treatment to maintain the balance, when necessary. Physical well-being involves pursuing a healthful lifestyle to decrease the risk of disease. Maintaining physical fitness, for example, can protect and develop the endurance of a person’s breathing and heart function, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition. Good physical health can work in tandem with mental health to improve a person’s overall quality of life. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, mental health refers to a person’s emotional, social and psychological well-being. Mental health is as important as physical health as part of a full, active lifestyle. It is harder to define mental health than physical health; however, with improvements in testing, doctors are now able to identify some physical signs of some types of mental illness in CT scans and genetic tests. It is important to approach “health” as a whole rather than as a series of separate factors. All types of health are linked, and people should aim for overall well-being and balance as the keys to good health.

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