What is Holistic Health?

When you touch the body, you touch the whole person, the intellect, the spirit and the emotions. – Jane Harrington

The ancient approach to health encompasses taking care of yourself holistically and proactively. Holistic health is a lifestyle approach which covers all aspects of being -

Physical - being healthy in the body.

Mental - being healthy in the body.

Social - being in harmony with others Emotional - being emotionally independent.

Spiritual - being compassionate and grateful.

Balancing all of these aspects is integral to well-being.

How to take care of your holistic health?

Here are some tips that might help with taking care of yourselves holistically.

• Proactively manage your stress threshold

Lay a solid foundation for your physical & mental health by prioritizing your sleep. Eat well & exercise regularly.

• Know your red flags

Identify your:

- physical response to stress (sweaty palms, palpitations...)

- negative thought patterns (I am no good, I can't do anything well..) - emotions (anger, frustration...)

These work in a loop. Practice mindfulness when you notice any of these red flags showing up to stop the loop, preventing yourself going into a spiral.

• Routine is your friend

There are many things that are out of your control, but having some structure to your day can help you keep that anxiety away.

• Maintain Connections

We may have or continue to experience social distancing, but that's no reason to isolate. Maintain connections even if virtual with your loved ones.

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