Self-Assessment of Health
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HED3200: HoliSTIC HEALTH
Chapter 1
Introduction to Holistic Health
Chronos vs. Kairos
How does the way we view time and live our lives affect our health?
What is Holistic Health and Why DO we care?
Whole person view: physical, mental, social, spiritual
When one Dimension is out of balance, your whole life is affected
Self-Care
Active Role in maintaining or improving your health
What does self-care mean to you?
Basic human needs
Respiration
Circulation
Nutrition
Hydration
Elimination
Rest
Movement
Comfort
Safety
Connection
Purpose
Barriers to Achieving Basic Human Needs
Physical, mental, and Socioeconomic Factors
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Desire and Decision to act
Self-assessment
Review your current health status and health practices:
What do you eat?
How often are you physically active?
How do you manage your stress?
What does your work-school-life balance look like?
How do you sleep at night?
What do your relationships look like?
Do you feel safe?
What is your purpose in life?
Western Medicine vs. Holistic Health
Western medicine:
Self-care= preventing illness and recognizing symptoms early
Holistic Health:
Self-care= Taking an active role in maintaining and improving all dimensions of wellness
COnclusion
We will spend the remainder of the semester looking at various Holistic Health and Complimentary/integrative Practices to support balance and health across all 8 dimensions of wellness.
