The words “wealth” and “well-being” are related words in the English language for good reasons!
The word "wealth" comes from the Old English words “wele” or “weal” (well-being) and “th” (condition). Together they mean “the condition of well-being." (1)
"Health" comes from the same root as "wealth" ('heal' comes from 'weal')! It means “being whole, holy, sound or well.” In Middle English it referred not only to physical health but also to "prosperity, happiness, welfare; preservation and safety.” (2) In other words, Health is wealth.
If one has a lot of money, but suffers from poor health, is s/he truly "wealthy?"
Conclusion: being healthy is being well, whole, happy and secure
The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This means that health is reached only when the whole person is well.
Illness is usually an indication that something is wrong in one or more of the following areas:
• immediate environment (work, home, travel, etc.)
• way of living, including exercise and sleep quality & quantity
• relationship issues or the lack of meaningful connections
• general attitude
• food choices
• air and water quality
By getting to the root of what is currently the problem, or potentially could take away your health and vitality, you can be in charge of your health!
This website offers many clues as to how we can create a healthier environment. Alternatively, do contact us to begin a whole-life assessment of the above areas!
This whole website is dedicated to the theme of staying healthy.
But most of us do get colds and flu's now and again. How can we reduce the number, and the severity, of these common ailments? This is an especially important question for those whose immune systems are compromised (such as seniors). Flu's, after all, do kill thousands of people every year.