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 Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2005 12:11 am Post subject: The 12 Pillars of Health |
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The 12 Pillars of Health
So what are the the factors that contribute (directly or indirectly) to our overall health?
Since we are all intricate human beings living in a complex environment and era, these factors are all interrelated. You may assess these factors in your life and identify the "energy contributors" vs. "energy robbers".
1. Psycho-emotional State
• Long –Term: LT goals, Self-perception, Perceived life purpose/ role, Self-esteem/self-confidence, Level of Self-respect, Life satisfaction level, Stress management techniques (how one handle stress), Religious beliefs
• Short-Term: ST goals, Current role, Stress level (overwhelmed/under whelmed –bored), Personal crisis, Sense of life equilibrium (balance) vs. disequilibrium
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2. Physical and Physiological State
• Activity level (ability to perform required daily tasks) • Senses (sensitivity levels and presence of discomfort or pain): Sight, Hearing, Smell, Touch, and Taste
• Skin conditions (presence of skin problems/blemishes)
• Presence of illness (including chronic and acute)
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3. Genetics
• Body type: frame, height, ideal weight compare to actual weight, and etc.
• Predispositions/Family History
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4. Nutrition
• Basic food intake: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and total caloric intake
• Food quality choices: fruits and veggies vs. junk foods, complex carbohydrates vs. refined or simple sugars, unsaturated vs. saturated fats
• Fluid intake (water, soda, juice, etc.)
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5. Supplementation
• Vitamins
• Herbs
• Medications/Drugs (includes oral, intravenous, intramuscular, nasal, and topical applications)
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6. Activities (are they balance and congruent with your own values?)
• Daily routine/time schedule, work/Livelihood, hobbies, sports and exercise, relaxation/stress management activities, and sleep
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7. Personal Hygiene
• Dental hygiene, bathing/shower habits, hand washing habits
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8. Physical Environment (home, work, school environment, etc.)
• Presence of clutters and physical hazards, presence of toxic materials (radiation level, asbestos, etc.), presence of pollutions (air, noise, water compositions, allergens, etc.), climate/weather (humidity, temperature, etc.)
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9. Finance • Income level, spending habits, savings, insurance coverages
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10. Social Environment
• Significant other/Spouse, family members, role models, friends, relatives, co-workers, neighbors, aquaintances, "strangers", sense of safety and levels of trust
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11. Political Environment
• Worldwide, country, state, city, neighborhood, work
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12. "The Unknown" /Unseen
• Spiritual realm, cosmological/universal, evidence beyond the current scientific tools
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The pillars basically encompass almost everything that influence our lives. Nevertheless, whether we are aware or not, everything matters - although each indivual may be influenced by different factors at a different level. |
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