What is Holistic Health?

Hi Everyone!

This is my first time blogging/having a blog of my own, so here it goes! In my first quarter at JFK, I have just begun to tap into what it means to live a holistically healthy life. To begin with, some classmates and I came up with our definition:

Being healthy incorporates the realization that we are complex beings of multiple dimensions. It is being in tune with one's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self in a synergistic manner. It is about experiencing joy in life, body awareness, connection to feelings, having a sense of purpose, and our ability to put effort to change each in a positive way.

Quite a mouthful, right!? To simplify, being healthy from a holistic point of view doesn't necessarily mean that you have to be in perfect health physically or even mentally. It is about creating a balance of all aspects of our lives (mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually). The last time you went to the doctor, did they ask how your relationships are serving to add to your overall health? How about if your stress level is taking a tole on your life? Didn't think so. Our current medical system is mainly focused on preventing and treating DISEASE- not you. We are all individuals with completely different life factors that contribute to our health or current state of well-being. Holistic health is about taking the WHOLE person into consideration when trying to live a more harmonious life.

More to come soon!

Be Well,

Erin