Health

 Health :

Health is a state of physical, mental and social well being in which disease and infirmity are absent.                       The word health refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being. Healthcare exists to help people maintain this optimal state of health.

 Be Healthy – Defined as a state of complete emotional, social and physical well-being, Health is a resource to support an individual’s function in the society and for living a full life. Good health not only refers to the absence of disease in our body, but also its ability to recover and bounce back from any illness.

Health is the Biggest Wealth in Life. It brings in desired Happiness, Enjoyment and Pleasure.

• MAIN ELEMENTS OF HAPPINESS & PLEASURE

Two main elements of Happiness & Pleasure are Health and Love. Happiest people in the world are the ones who have Health and Love in their life. You might create any shade of happiness, but it has to be there.

Those who are Sick or have Poor Health, due to any reason whatsoever, must learn to compensate their condition with Mental, Psychological, and Spiritual health.

You will find people with oniut too much of wealth ut satisfied. A close analysis of their life reveals that they have a Lot of love in their Life and enjoy Good Health.

You will also find many people, who in-spite of having tons of money, live in Fear, Stress, Depression and Unhappiness. Having the capacity to control and increase wealth in a manner that is peaceful and constructive increases an individual’s happiness.

Types of Health:

1. Mental Health :The World Health Organization describes mental health as 

"a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her communit.Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness."

Mental illness is described as 'the spectrum of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions that interfere with social and emotional well-being and the lives and productivity of people. Having a mental illness can seriously impair, temporarily or permanently, the mental functioning of a person. Other terms include: 'mental health problem', 'illness', 'disorder', 'dysfunction'. 

Many  factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

• Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry. 
• Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse. 
• Famiy history of mental health problem.

2.physical health is critical for overall well-being and is the most visible of the various dimensions of health, which also include social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and environmental health. Some of the most obvious and serious signs that we are unhealthy appear physically. Addressing this dimension is crucial for anyone attempting to sustain overall health and wellness.

           Physical health consists of many components, here is a brief list of the key areas that should be addressed:

Physical activity - includes strength, flexibility, and endurance. 

Nutrition and diet - includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion. 

Alcohol and drugs - includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances. 

Medical self-care - includes addressing minor ailments or injuries and seeking emergency care as necessary. 

Rest and sleep - includes periodic rest and relaxation, along with high quality sleep.

•  Physical Health Assessments:

The  physical health assessment have following aspects :

1. generall assessment : include weight, body mass,and reflex tests.

2.disease risk factors :assessment include blood pressure,, cholesterol and blood glucose tests.

3.fitness assessment :include body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance tests.