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(. . . continued from Part 1 of 6, where we looked at understanding and defining what stress is) Are You Really Managing Stress? Some of the “techniques” that many people have learned for managing stress are inappropriate. These are really pseudo-stress management techniques. They are NOT the real deal! Examples: “I need to relax, so I … Continue reading
(continued from Part 2) The Story of Ruth (see Part 2) suggested some new thoughts to me regarding the relationship between health and wellness, namely that: someone could be healthy and well at the same time—physically without disease and choosing to live optimally. Or . . . someone could be physically healthy but with a … Continue reading
(continued from Part 1) In Part 1 we looked at some fairly academic ideas related to health and wellness. Part 2 looks at what this means in the real world. The Story of Ruth I first met Ruth while I was making a regular visit to see an elderly friend in a nursing home. As … Continue reading
Many people conclude that if they are not sick, they must be healthy. However, health is much more than the absence of disease. It is a dynamic state of well-being encompassing more than just the physical. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “A state of well-being, physically, mentally, and socially.” The Oxford Concise … Continue reading
Gary L. Flegal, Ph.D. 