OBJECTIVE: Students will be able to discuss about physical health focusing on definition, components, importance, activities to do or don´t.
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Physical health is critical for overall well-being and is
the most visible of the various dimensions of health, which also include social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and environmental health. Some of the most obvious and serious signs that we are unhealthy appear physically. Addressing this dimension is crucial for anyone attempting to sustain overall health and wellness. Defining Physical Health Traditional definitions of physical health prior to the onset of modern medicine would have considered someone physically healthy if he or she was not stricken with a serious illness. With modern medical innovations came longer life spans, which changed the way we define physical health. Today's definition can consider everything ranging from the absence of disease to fitness level. While physical health consists of many components, here is a brief list of the key areas that should be addressed: Physical activity - includes strength, flexibility, and endurance Nutrition and diet - includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion Alcohol and drugs - includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances Medical self-care - includes addressing minor ailments or injuries and seeking emergency care as necessary Rest and sleep - includes periodic rest and relaxation, along with high quality sleep Components of Physical Health Below are ways that each key area of physical health can be addressed through lifestyle choices: Physical activity: Most healthy children and adults should be active on a daily basis. This should be a mix of both leisurely physical activity and structured exercise. Examples of leisurely physical activity include hiking, biking, and walking. Examples of more structured forms of exercise include strength training, running, and sports. Nutrition and diet: A well-balanced diet should contain carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Restricting specific nutrients should only be done under the supervision of a licensed health professional. Fluid, ideally in the form of clean water, should be regularly consumed. Meals and snacks should be consumed throughout the day, and portion sizes should be sensible. Alcohol and drugs: Substances that alter mood or other bodily processes should be limited or avoided. Those with addictive tendencies or other health risks should consider complete abstinence from these substances. Medical self-care: Basic items, such as bandages, lozenges, and over-the-counter pain-relieving medications, should be easily accessible from home. Long-term coughing, fevers, or other ailments should be addressed through primary care. Emergency treatment should be sought when signs and symptoms are significant or life-threatening. Rest and sleep: While regular activity is essential for physical health, allowing the body to rest is just as important. Spending time relaxing or taking short naps can help rejuvenate the body. Sleep should take place in a quiet, dark environment and should last approximately 7-9 hours. Consistent sleep that is much shorter or longer than this duration, or is low quality, may need to be addressed by a health professional. http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-physical- health-definition-components-examples.html Your physical health is important
Physical health is defined as is the condition of your
body. Good physical health is when your body is functioning as it was designed to function. What affects my physical health?
There are four categories of things that affect
physical health. You can not always control the things that affect your physical body. But, you can do your best to prevent injury and help you body to function at well. Lifestyle. This is the element of physical health that we have the most control over. This includes our diet, our emotional health, our level of physical activity, and our behaviors. Tobacco use is a problem for many people - quitting tobacco is an important behavioral change. Your health plan may offer a cessation program. There are things that we can change about our lifestyles to help our bodies stay healthy. Get more information on healthy living. Human Biology. There may be things in our genetics and our chemistry that are perceived as abnormalities. They may make it harder to achieve complete physical health. There are ways that our body compensates for disabilities. Even though we can not control our genetics we can control how we treat our illnesses. Environment. Our environment includes the type of air we breathe, the places we live and our surroundings. We may have to change our environments if they are really bad for our physical health. Healthcare Services. These are the services that we get to help us prevent illness, detect illness or treat illness.
What can I do?
We need to take care of every aspect of our being in
order to achieve good physical health. Positive emotions are linked to better physical health. We must try to keep a balance in our lives. Some things that we can do to take care of our physical bodies include: Rest. Our body needs a certain amount of hours of sleep every night in order to function properly. After hard work or especially trying times it is important that we take time to rest and allow our bodies time to recover. Eat healthy. Our bodies use food as fuel. We must remember to eat regularly. We have to watch what we eat. Sugars and fatty foods can make it harder for our bodies to function as they were designed to. Exercise. Our bodies were designed to be physically active. We have to remember that in order to keep our bodies healthy we must take time each day to exercise. Hygiene. It is important that we keep our bodies clean. This can help to protect against illness and infection. Get regular check-ups. We need to see our doctors regularly so that they can monitor our physical health and tell us about any changes we may need to make to keep our bodies healthy. o Call us if you need help finding a doctor.
Stay emotionally healthy. When we get overly
stressed or emotional our bodies get worn out and it is easier for them to catch an illness. Staying emotionally fit keeps our bodies in good operating condition.
Do not smoke, abuse alcohol, or abuse
drugs.
Illness and Injury
No matter how good we take care of ourselves we
will still experience illness and injury. During these times we must take the necessary steps to heal. We have to treat our illnesses. The biggest part of healing is natural. With our help our bodies can heal from illness and injury.