There are many factors that affect our health. It is very important for us to know these things so we will be aware of its cause and effects. Take a peek on these factors that has to do with our health.
Hygiene. Hygiene is the method of keeping the body clean to prevent infection and illness, and the prevention to come in contact with infectious agents. The hygienic practices include bathing, brushing, flossing teeth, washing hands especially before eating, washing food before it is eaten, cleaning food preparation utensils and surfaces before and after preparing meals, and a lot more. By cleaning our body, dead skin cells are washed away with the germs, thus, reducing their chance of entering the body. This may help prevent infection and illness.
Stress management. Extended psychological stress may impact health negatively. Stress has been regarded as a factor in cognitive impairment with aging, depressive illness of disease. Stress management is the method used to either reduce stress or increase tolerance to stress. Relaxation techniques are physical methods used to alleviate stress. Psychological methods include cognitive therapy, meditation and positive thinking. Improving one’s significant skills and abilities creates confidence which also reduces the stress reaction to situations where those skills are applicable.
Health Care. Health care is the prevention, treatment and management of illness and the maintenance of mental and physical well being through the services offered by the medical, nursing and other health professionals.
Wellness at the Workplace. Wellness at the workplace is now being recognized by more and more companies in their quest to improve the health and well-being of their employees, and to increase morale, loyalty, and productivity. Workplace wellness programs include onsite fitness centers, health presentations, wellness newsletters, access to health coaching, quit smoking programs and training related to nutrition, weight, stress management, health risk assessments and health screenings.
Proper hygiene, effective stress management, access to health care and wellness to workplace are factors that lead to a healthy life. It pays to have good health; it’s our priceless wealth on earth.
