Wellness Action Plan

Action Plan for Optimal Health and wellness Project
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05/06/2013

Action Plan for Optimal Health and wellness Project

There are three elements of health and wellness our group would want to increase in society. First one is Physical health that includes our ability to perform normal activities of daily living (ADLs), or those tasks necessary to normal existence in today’s society. Second one is Environmental health refers to an appreciation of the external environment and the role individuals play to preserve, protect, and improve environmental conditions. Third one would be Spiritual health refers to the deepest part of you that lets you make meaning of your world. Its involves subscribing to a way of life or a belief in a supreme
To prevent all these deaths here are three things people can do to not develop chronic deceases mention above. The first is not smoke, second eat healthy, and exercise. In Germany scientist had a study regarding chronic decease. 25,000 German participants did the research that included not smoking, having a BMI (body mass index) below 30, exercising at least 3.5 hours a week of physical activity, and eating a diet high in fruit, vegetables, and low in meat. Eight years later a follow-up was done on the 25,000 Germans that did the study. 2,000 of the 25,000 had developed chronic decease. Overall 78 percent is lower the risk of chronic decease (Rodale News, 2013). Also to creating more public awareness about healthy lifestyles and more funding for access to more prevention programs, research, and more access to doctors for physical check-ups for prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and cardio-vascular decease. Furthermore, people should be made aware there are other types of treatment other than using conventional medicine for example, alternative medicine. Alternative medicine is based on the use of natural and herbal remedies that can restore the body’s energy back in to balance and harmony. Alternative focus is on treating the whole person and not just the disease or
Immunity is a condition of being able to resist a particular disease by counteracting the substance that produces the disease. Living in crowded cities, traveling in airplanes, and spending time in daycare centers and schools people are more expose to germs than in the past. How do we protect and enhance our immune system? It is quite simple we have to change our lifestyle by doing healthy lifestyle practices like washing our hands before cooking and cook meats thoroughly. Do not smoke because smoking can lead to lung damage and cancer. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, in whole grains, and non-saturated fats. Get regular physical activity and maintain a healthy weight. Maintain and control blood pressure. Consume alcohol in moderation. Get sufficient sleep to feel rested and less stress. Get regular medical checkups (Alive, 2013). It is also a great idea to know and experiment with natural products to enhance immune function. For example Chinese mushrooms act as tonics; they are believed to increase resistance to all kinds of stress and to extend longevity (Hadassah Medical Organization, 2013). Strengthening the immune system is a challenge, but to achieve optimal health for the entire body is