Holistic Wellness is the total approach to medical care. It includes prevention, physical treatment, mental realignment and lifestyle changes to achieve desired objectives.
It was the global celebration of International Wellness Day this week. Trust Women’s Hub to angle for a way to mark the day in it’s usual style and manner.
True, the hospitals are the assigned places for treatments for various diseases and ailments. But, do you know that you also have a primary role to play in the management of your health? Do you also know that health and wellness are not totally restricted to physical therapy alone? There are other aspects such as mental, social, vocational and spiritual health that are as important as physical health.
This week, we present 6 Pathways to achieving total wellness for women of all ages and disposition. It’s important for you to
know that not all medicines or therapies are dispensed in pill boxes.
Some are dispensed through alternative systems like these:
Mind your business: Maintaining an equilibrium is key to sustaining mental health in the fast paced world we live in today. What with 24 hour 24/7 social media, satellite television and smart phones churning out stuff relentlessly.
You must train your mind not to travel in every direction.
Stay in your own lane: Focusing on salient stuff in today’s world is becoming a herculean task. There are too many contending things battling for your attention. You must start to switch off negative thoughts and focus on what will transform your life. It’s up to you to guard your heart and mind from things detrimental to your progress in life.
Reduce stress: Life is choc full of daily grind of activities, but not all are beneficial. Some are clearly draining and mentally exhausting if they go unchecked. This is where to adopt a concerted method of winding down to avoid burnout. Prioritise daily routines that will reduce unnecessary pressure, anxiety and worry in your day to day living.
Eat right: You must reduce your consumption of processed foods once you are no longer a youth. You shouldn’t be eating fried food washed down with soft drinks. Start to add vegetables and fruits to your meals, also reduce your food portions to avoid obesity and high cholesterol.
Move that body: You must engage in some form of exercise right in your home. Could be walking, gardening, skipping, dancing, stairs climbing. Regular exercise helps to maintain heart health, strengthen bones and lower blood pressure.
Community life: Don’t stay alone and give in to mindless phone scrolling or consumption of endless online chatter. Spend time with real people. Join social groups and societies in your neighborhood, schools or your religious settings. These are great for social inclusion, fun and outdoor activities.
Which one of these will you try to celebrate World Wellness Day?
Which one will you even add to the list?
Please join this conversation with your comments and feedback to mooborscounsellingroom@gmail.com
By Mubo Okosun
Women’s Editor
