Health is vital component of a happy human lifestyle. And yet, it is a slightly ambiguous term to define. There are many dimensions and parameters that control health of an individual. The topmost amongst these are Physical health, Mental health, Emotional health, Social health and Spiritual health. These are just the broad categories under which health can be studied or evaluated. The actual feeling of health is separate from these categories and is more a harmonious, whole that includes all of these and yet is a lot more than the sum total of all these. Yet, maintaining all these different parameters in vital for enjoying a feeling of well-being in daily life. If anyone of these gets disturbed it can affect the others and one can experience a feeling of ill-health. So all of these are interconnected and interdependent.
Physical health: Physical health deals with the bodily functions of an individual. It is a delicate equilibrium, at a chemical, molecular and biological level that works like a Symphony Orchestra. The harmonious music is the feeling of good physical health. Regular exercise and healthy diet are key to maintaining good physical health.
Mental health: Mental health constitutes good thoughts and positive mental functions throughout the day. Thoughts are many a times beyond our control and yet with mental training, just like with physical training it is possible to concentrate and cultivate certain thought patterns that are health-oriented.
Emotional health: Having healthy emotions of all kinds and expressing them in a healthy and sensitive way, is a sign of good emotional health. Every human mind experiences all emotions of joy, sorrow, fear, anger, disappointment, etc. Learning the skill to deal with these and channelize them in productive ways is the key to good emotional health.
Social health: Man is a social being. Each human being needs to develop a healthy social network of relationships and should be able to enjoy them in a mutually respectful way.
Spiritual health: Spirituality is the way towards areas of our life that are beyond the mind and emotions. Some call it the soul. Meditation is a way of knowing and enjoying spiritual health.
Health is a primary requirement to enjoy a good and happy life.
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