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5 Pillars of Holistic Health for The Better You

 In our modern age, we often look at health as diverse parts and conditions. Holistic health, on the other hand, breaks the notion that a healthy individual only involves the physical aspect. Instead, it espouses that for you to be holistically healthy, you should be robust in all aspects of your being.

Your body is not merely a body of different sections, but a whole system that goes in unison with other aspects which we call here as the pillars of holistic health. The other elements that make up comprehensive health are physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual. You might not recognize it that much because of the lack of emphasis by modern medicine, but being healthy in all aspects is what constitutes the most optimum health.

Here, we break down the five pillars of holistic health that will convince you to start making some changes on how you approach your body for a better version of yourself.

Physical

This aspect is the most tangible in holistic health because our physical bodies can show symptoms and signs on what’s going on within us. We can easily track how it is and provide measures because of symptoms and signs.

The fundamental question can be, how to take utmost care of your body? The basics should answer that question which includes sleeping 8 hours a day, eating nutrient-dense food, drinking sufficient water a day, and moving at least 30 minutes a day to regulate blood flow.

Social

It’s undeniable that having more profound connections with our family, friends, and community builds up our stronger sense of being and enhanced holistic health. To protect your social health, foster personal relationships more than what virtual relationships can offer, partake in community activities, and acknowledge boundaries for yourself and for others to avoid toxic connections.

Emotional

Emotional health is equally essential as our physical health. Remember that if you don’t take care of our emotional well-being, it can affect your physical health. If you’re feeling emotionally unwell, don’t be afraid to seek help from a trusted friend or a therapist. You can also practice stress reduction habits for you to manage your daily life stress stimuli better. We also recommend you try writing in a journal and record your thoughts and feelings.

Mental

Some people find it hard to draw the line between the emotional aspect and mental aspect in the holistic health spectrum. While these two aspects do have some similarities, yet mental health is more on the cognitive abilities or brain functions of an individual.

Challenge your brain by learning different things. Eat food high in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which both support brain function. Lastly, also improve your gut health as it has a significant connection with your brain health.

Spiritual

It is notable to mention that being spiritual doesn’t always mean you have to be religious. Spirituality is more on your relationship with your soul and the bigger picture around you. Meditate, spend time in nature, and practice your faith if you happen to be religious. Always take time to check your inner being as you connect to the world.

We believe that a truly healthy individual is holistically healthy. In line with that, we challenge you to take the shift and consider improving your holistic health.