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The term ‘wellness’ encompasses the many dynamics of health and includes the important aspects of choice and action.
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” World Health Organization Wellness - includes deliberate effort: your own intentions, choices and actions as you actively work toward an optimal state of health and wellbeing - emphasizes preventing illness and prolonging life by harmonizing all the dimensions of health (see the Wellness Wheel) A Wellness Wheel can assist with visualizing the 'big picture' of overall health. Here is a downloadable link that may be helpful, available to all through the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Wellness Wheel full colour Wellness Wheel black and white Interested in learning more? Check out The Global Wellness Institute The Global Wellness InstituteTM (GWI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness. Interested in great nutrition resources like blogs, articles and personalized nutrition counselling? Check out Health Stand Nutrition Consulting! |
News Articles by Maryke
Jan 13, 2024 - Protect Your Health And Your Pennies Food myths can be destructive so let’s bust a few while balancing your body and your bucks. Feb 10, 2024 - Drilling Down the Dollars in the Produce Department Fruits and vegetables are rich in a wide variety of nutrients: vitamins, minerals, fibre, and natural colours (phytonutrients). Ideally half your daily intake is from this food group. But what’s the cost? Let’s drill down the dollars. March 16, 2024 - Whole Grains Worth their Weight in Dollar Bills Though some of the whole grain versions cost a bit more, your heart, gut and mind will thank you. April 07, 2024 - Protein = Physical Power… but the Price! Turns out, you probably need less protein than you think. |
