Wellness does not equal Health
In the last decade the word wellness has become synonymous with health. It’s used to describe an ever changing combination of internal and external choices that are ultimately supposed to bring a person to better physical and mental health.
Why I don’t subscribe to wellness
In my opinion, wellness has actually become an unobtainable concept that brings more problems than it prevents.
It introduces a notion that if one isn’t taking the time to buy certain types of products, eat certain types of foods, and implement certain types of lifestyle activities, one most likely isn’t reaching their wellness potential.
And sadly this style of belief tends to set one up for an unceasing list of goals that don’t necessarily provide the health benefits that were originally intended.
Why I choose to focus on health
To me health comes from a place of positivity, it can be easy, and it should be presented that way. This is especially important when someone is in need of help and seeking guidance from physicians, books, online resources, or one on one work with practitioners such as myself.
If you look up the definition of health in the oxford dictionary, the meaning you will find is “the state of being free from illness or injury”. I propose that health is not necessarily being free of any issues, but discovering oneself in a state of understanding and adaptation around them. This allows a broader acceptance of what is currently taking place, and the ability to recognize how certain aspects of lifestyle may have led to issues, and can be modified to easily create powerful change.
How I support the health of camarades
While working alongside clients i.e. camarades, I constantly observe that the smallest changes have the largest benefits. And these changes are often both simple and affordable.
This is because we aren’t asking any products to make the improvements. We’re finding the food and lifestyle choices that may have helped lead to issues, and replacing or rearranging them to lessen and often remove the uncomfortable side effects.
Here are some examples of simple and powerful change:
Eating within one hour of waking
Finding moments for pure enjoyment
Increasing water intake throughout the day
Making sure not to go more than 3 hours without food
Adding fruits, vegetables, and/or whole grains to favorite meals
Taking time before and/or after eating to decompress and focus on digestion
Looking at replacements as experiments and not restrictions so there is freedom of spontaneity
If you have questions as to how we can work on the issues you’re experiencing,
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