Physical Health
Physical health
refers to the optimal well being of the individual wherein there is proper
functioning of the person according to which the person is healthy and free
from diseases. In todays time the apt meaning of physical health is the ability
to do the tasks in day to day life and live comfortably in their body.
Signs and Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Dizziness
- Muscle strain
- Weight loss or weight gain
Myths and Facts About Physical Health
Myth: Running is better than walking
This is not true. Walking is more instrumental than running. Walking gives much of the same benefits as running. But in turn not only benefits physically but also is good for mental health.
Myth: Eating fat makes you fat
This is not at all true. Eating fat does not make one fat. Fats are essential for the body but consumption of excess or wrong kind of fat is not good for the body.
Myth: Skinny means healthy
This is not true. Many believe that if they are skinny
and then they do not eat much it will be fine. Well this is not the case. If a
person is skinny doesn’t mean he or she is healthy. The person could have health
concerns like that of the other individuals.
Myth : You need 8 glasses of water a day
This is not true. You need not drink eight glasses of
water in a day. There is no scientific evidence that drinking more water can
help to yield benefits.
Myth : Addiction is a choice
This is not true. Addiction is not a choice. It is a brain disease. Drugs can bring changes in the mechanism of the brain which can last for a long time.
Effects of poor physical health
Poor physical
health can lead to lifestyle diseases. If one does not maintain a good hygiene,
proper nutrition, indulges in smoking and other unhealthy habits it can lead to
diseases like obesity, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure etc.
Poor physical
health can also affect the persons social well-being. It can result in an
unhealthy body which in turn leads to low self-esteem. Low self esteem poses as
a barrier to social interaction. Thus, it makes it difficult to build social
bonds.
Poor physical
health can impact mental health. Poor physical health can increase the risk of
the person having mental health problems. 1 in 3 people going through a
long-term physical health condition suffer from a mental health problem.
Lifestyle diseases
Lifestyle diseases
are the diseases associated with people’s lives.Lifestyle diseases are a type
of non-communicable diseases which are based on how people lead their life and
are linked to the habitual pattern of doing things. There are many lifestyle diseases
like that of insomnia, diabetes, blood pressure, hypertension and many more.
Causes of lifestyle diseases
There are a number of causes that lead to lifestyle diseases
- Poor Nutrition - Many people have unhealthy eating habits. The regular intake of junk food, overeating, skipping of meals could lead to the person becoming a prey to lifestyle diseases. Poor nutrition can result in obesity, diabetes, strokes, cancer and other lifestyle disorders.
- Irregular sleep patterns –A number of people nowadays have irregular and poor sleep patterns. Either they sleep for a small duration or they sleep too much. Irregularity in sleep patterns can lead to many lifestyle diseases like that of insomnia, diabetes, depression, increased risk of high blood pressures and many other diseases.
- Chronic stress – Stress has become a common phenomenon that almost every other person witnesses in his day to day life. Long term stress can lead to high activity of stress hormones which can result in depression,anxiety, headache, sleep issues, and other memory issues.
- Smoking – Smoking has an adverse impact on our body. A direct and regular pattern of smoking can lead to diseases like cancer, heart diseases, lung disease etc. Indirect or second-hand smoking can lead to acute respiratory infection, severe asthma, middle ear disease etc.
- Lack of Physical Activity – A lot of people do not indulge in physical activity in their day to day life.They do not exercise and do not actively do theirtasks. Lack of physical activity can result in obesity and other diseases like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes etc.
Strategies for good physical health
There are many strategies to ensure and maintain a
good physical health. These are as follows:
- Regular exercise – Do physical activity on a routine basis. Exercise regularly for at least 30 minutes in order to keep your body active. Exercising daily can help to maintain a healthy body and prevents various lifestyle diseases like that of obesity, diabetes etc.
- Eating a balanced diet – Eat healthy and nutritious foods. Consume a balanced diet with a proper intake of carbohydrate, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients in an adequate quantity. Avoid junk food. Eating a proper and healthy meal can help to prevent lifestyle diseases and help the person to remain fit.
- Get a proper sleep – Sleep for an optimum duration of time. Taking a sleep for an effective amount of time can help the body to relax and restore itself. Sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours. Taking a good sleep can also prevent insomnia and other diseases.
- Do not smoke – Smoking has adverse impacts on our physical wellbeing. It can lead to life threatening diseases like cancer, heart disease etc. One should not indulge in smoking in order to maintain a good health.
- Maintain a good hygiene – Keep yourself and your surroundings clean. One should wash their hands before and after a meal.
How do you know that you need counselling?
- You experience a sudden weight loss or weight gain
- You feel dizzy and tired during the day
- You experience body aches and muscle strain in some
parts of your body
- You have difficulty in sleeping and undergo sleep
disturbances
- You experience highs and lows in blood pressure
frequently
Role of counselling
Counselling helps to provide an insight into
physical health issues by illuminating challenges, risks, strengths, and resources.
Counsellors assist the clients on a routinely basis with reducing harmful behaviours
like smoking, in recognizing barriers to change, and determining strategies to
achieve healthy lifestyles, such as behaviour modification to modify eating
habits. Psychological interventions are effective in alleviating distress.
How does talk to angel help in overcoming physical health issues
Talktoangel is an
online platform that provides
quality therapy and other mental
health services online. We have qualified and experienced professionals working
with us. Physical health is one of our areas of expertise. We have experts and
specialists who have successfully worked previously on physical health issues
primarily being lifestyle diseases. Studies have proven that online mental
health services are as effective as in the conventional mode. Furthermore, at
talktoangel we put your needs first. Our therapists counselors help you with
flexible appointments, personalized and customized intervention plans all at
the tip of your fingers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Why does one need to have a good physical health?One needs to have a good physical health as poor health can lead to stress and impair productivity in our day to day life. Good physical health is essential for effective functioning in life.
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What does one need to do to maintain physical health?In order to maintain physical health one needs to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight and get a good sleep.
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What can be the effect of imbalance in work and personal life?Imbalance in work and personal life can have dire consequences. Often the people have work pressure this can lead them to avoid physical exercise, eat junk food instead of homemade food and disrupted sleep
If you’re suffering from a physical / mental condition, speaking with our therapist can help you take care of your wellbeing.
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