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MODULE-3 Introduction to Health

Holistic Health
2) Enlist two more dimensions of health which you think are not listed in the
above text.

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After studying the dimensions of health, in the next section we will study the
Note principles of health.

9.3 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH IN DAY TO DAY LIFE

The key principles of health are balanced and healthy diet, regular exercise,
adequate rest, no use of drugs (alcohol, smoking, drugs, eating too much) and
positive thinking. Apart from this, a few more principles emerge, which are as
follows:

Get Fresh Air

The air we breathe plays an important role in the proper functioning of our body.
Continuous exposure to toxic or polluted air causes decay in the health and
functioning of the cells and organs of our body. This can lead to increase of
exposure to infections and various forms of air borne diseases.

Drink Adequate Amount of Pure Water

Water is critical for the life and functioning of cells, tissues, and organs in our
body. Water carries elements of life and has the ability to transmit and maintain
them. Our body is made up of about 75% water. Every single cell in our body is
made up of water. Nerve function, blood circulation, digestion, elimination of
waste, etc., depend on water for their normal and effective functioning.
Eat Nutritious Foods

Our health is literally depending on what we eat. The food we eat plays a
significant role in the functioning of our body, health, and wellbeing. What you
decide to eat and how you decide to prepare it will impact your health in ways
that we have not thought of. A healthy diet consists of the balanced amount of
carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water. We should try
to have these nutrients in our food.

Avoid Usage of Tobacco Products and Alcohol

Use of drugs, smoking and alcohol is harmful for our health. Avoid bad habits of
drugs use, smoking and use of alcohol. Drugs usage cause many diseases and
hamper our health; it usually shortens our life expectancy. For better health and
quality of life always say no to usages of drugs, smoking and alcohol.
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