The Seven Dimensions of Wellness

What is "wellness" per se? There are many definitions, and 20 years ago, wellness didn't exist. But today, the industry is growing fast, and the term "wellness" is being overused, abused and it is not being used in its appropriate context. Wellness is achieving one's full potential; it is self-directed and an ever-evolving process. Wellness has seven dimensions: occupational, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, environmental and physical. When all of these dimensions are met, then we are considered whole or complete. Wellness is more than just products to make us feel good or be physically fit.
Here is what each of the seven dimensions mean:
1. Social Wellness. This is how a person contributes to their environment and community and how he or she builds better living spaces and social networks. The social dimension encourages contributing to one's environment and community.
2. Occupational Wellness. Occupational development is related to one's attitude about one's work, and recognizes personal satisfaction and enrichment in one's life through work. The choice of profession, job satisfaction, career ambitions and personal performance are all important components of this dimension. To be occupationally well, a person is ultimately doing exactly with what they want to do in life and are comfortable with their future plans.
3. Spiritual Wellness. The spiritual dimension recognizes our search for meaning and purpose in human existence. It does not mean one is religious, but that it is better to ponder the meaning of life and be tolerant of the beliefs of others than to close our minds and become intolerant. Spiritually well people take time out of their day for spiritual growth and learning. They have a clear sense of right and wrong, and they act accordingly.
4. Intellectual Wellness. This dimension recognizes one's creative and stimulating mental activities as well as expands knowledge and skills while sharing his or her gifts with others. The intellectually well person is open to new ideas, thinks critically and seeks out new challenges. These people will stretch and challenge their minds with intellectual and creative pursuits instead of becoming self-satisfied and unproductive.
5. Emotional Wellness: Emotional Wellness. This dimension includes the capacity to manage one's feelings and related behaviors, including the realistic assessment of one's limitations, development of autonomy and the ability to cope effectively with stress. Emotionally well people have the ability to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. They are also aware of and accept a wide range of feelings in themselves and others.
6. Environmental Wellness. This includes the ability to promote health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community, including laws and agencies that safeguard the physical environment. The environmentally well person is aware of the earth's natural resources, conserves energy, buys organic foods and products, and enjoys and appreciates spending time in natural settings.
7. Physical Wellness. This is what we all do well in our health clubs. It is met through the combination of good exercise and eating habits, taking precautions for self-care and receiving appropriate health screenings throughout our lives. It also means taking personal responsibility and care for minor illnesses and knowing when professional medical attention is needed. Physically well people understand and appreciate the relationship between sound nutrition and how their body performs. The physical benefits of looking good and feeling terrific most often lead to the psychological benefits of enhanced self-esteem, self-control, determination and a sense of direction. Integrating Wellness into Your Facility
What are you doing in your programming to promote wellness? First, you have to decide what will wellness mean in your facility. Does your facility have spa amenities, dietitians, offer corporate wellness programs, physical therapists/chiropractors or a recycling program? Wellness is more than just going to the gym to work out these days. It means getting a sports massage, attending a health seminar or seeking the expertise of a registered dietitian. It is helping the member to relieve stress and educate health through other means besides physical fitness.
It is predicted that the wellness industry will be the next trillion-dollar industry, and in the next 10 years, an additional $1 trillion dollars of the U.S economy will be focused on getting Americans healthy through programming and treating the whole person.
Americans are already spending more than $200 billion in the industry, including $150 billion per year in the nutrition industry (of which $19.8 billion are on supplements) and $24 billion for fitness clubs. The need for personal, customized care is growing because people are willing to spend the money to safeguard their youth and be well. It is time to shift our focus, get creative and develop wellness-based programs for our members.
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Jasmine Jafferali, MPH, is the Program Coordinator and an instructor for Educational Fitness Solutions, Inc., Professional Certificate in Women's Personal Exercise Training and Wellness.  She has a diverse fitness background with over ten years of industry experience in campus recreation, corporate wellness, and the commercial health club setting.  To learn more about her program, visit:  <a href="http://www.efslibrary.net">http://www.efslibrary.net</a>

What to eat for lunch?

I have heard that people struggle with the lunch time meal.
The key to wellness success is to balance your food intake, and continue weight loss.
3 things you have to remember we need Carbohydrates, Protein, Veg and salad.

Carbohydrates examples, potatoes, wholemeal pasta or brown rice.
Protein examples, eggs, ham, tuna, skinless chicken, prawns.
Veg and salad examples, carrot, green beans, lettuce, tomatoes or apples
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Using these examples we can create a mixed cold meat salad full of colour and goodness in any of the above combinations using these ingredients.
You can of course use dressings or garnishes to finish off for example light mayonnaise, raisins or walnuts.
Hopefully you get the idea and will have fun creating exciting new healthy lunches.

Increasing Wellness With Mighty Leaf Tea

Tea is considered one of the world's most popular beverages all over the world. In Asian countries, culture and traditions are maintained through special tea ceremonies, and in Europe, afternoon tea is considered an essential part of the day when people take a breather from their demanding routine to recharge and regroup.
According to tales, consumption of tea began when a king was travelling. His journey had been arduous and long, so he and his companions decided to take a break. He was served with a cup of warm water to calm his spirits. A soft breeze blew small, thin leaves landed into his cup. The king did not notice the leaves that had settle in his drinking water but when he took a sip, he instantly took note of the difference in the taste. He inspected the cup and found the leaves that had created a delightful flavour in his warm water. He ordered his guards to find the plant that produced such leaves, because aside from the taste, the king felt very invigorated after having his first cup of tea. From that time on, tea was served daily to the king and he also served it to his important guests who travelled long to see him. These days, teas come in so many different flavours and, aside from the typical tea leaves, herbs mixed with dried fruits and spices are popular for nightcaps and afternoon tea as well.
Mighty Leaf offers a wide selection of black, green, white and herbal teas that people can easily enjoy. Rich in antioxidants that can fight off viruses and prevent certain illnesses, people do not just appreciate their taste but also benefit greatly from their many health benefits. Black tea is considered a healthier alternative to coffee and even green tea; it's very rich in flavonoids known to fight bad cholesterol that typically leads to heart ailments. Green tea such as Oolong is also rich in antioxidants important in keeping the body's auto immune system healthy. It's also beneficial in dispelling free radicals from the body, which then contributes to better skin. White tea just like black and green teas has flavonoids and has anti-viral and -bacterial effects; it's also known to contribute to stronger bones. Herbal teas offer a really vast range of health benefits as well as, lustrous hair to prevention of joint inflammation to curing colds and coughs to regulating bowel movement and so much more.
In award-winning children's book author E.L. Konigsburg's "A View from Saturday", one of the characters, Mrs. Eva Olinski said, "When people come to tea, they are courteous." This is so true, because, aside from all its health benefits, having tea increases wellness by making people slow down and show respect for both the moment and the people they're having tea with. In such a hurried world, tea time is a perfect opportunity to be reminded of what quality life truly is about.
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