Before we come to the practice of health care education, we must know the principles involved. Health care education brings together the art and science of medicine along with the principles and practice of general education. The link is to be found in the social and behavioral sciences which include sociology, psychology and social anthropology.
Health care education can not be ‘given’ to one person by another. It involves, among other things, the teaching, learning and inclusion of habits concerned with the objective of healthy living.
The definition adopted by World Health Organization in 1969 and the Alma Ata declaration adopted in 1978 provide a useful basis for formulating the aims and objectives of health care education that may be described as -
- To promote the proper use of healthcare service available to the general people.
- To encourage them to adopt and maintain health promoting lifestyle and practices. Read More »
Healthy, these words may mean different things to different people. Actually, I am sure that they do, as well all have our own frames of reference. Here’s what I’m referring to here in the context of this article. Fit and healthy means having the physical ability to do the things you want to do without getting out of breath. It means being able to open a heavy door, carry bags of groceries, go up and down stairs. (By the way-this is the definition according to Erin-this is not Webster’s by any stretch of the imagination.) It means being able to play with your kids-really play with them, not lie down on the floor and let them climb on you because you don’t have the energy or ability to do anything else. It is the ability to live your life and do what you want to do, without self-imposed, changeable physical limitations. Are we straight? OK, here we go!
I have to exercise a lot.
This is not true. Actually, I should clarify. It depends on what you call “a lot.” If 30 minutes daily or at least 6 times a week is ” a lot”, then maybe yes. However, you do not have to do all structured exercise-meaning going to the gym, lifting weights, or doing cardio. It can be activity-take the dog for a walk, throw the football, play frisbee, whatever. The most important thing is to get off your duff and move. Don’t sit when you can stand, don’t stand when you can walk. Get up and walk around the house or office every 20-30 minutes. Read More »
To maintain a healthy lifestyle exercise and proper nutrition must become a part of your daily routine. I don’t believe in diets. Whatever you eat is your diet. You either have good eHow to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle – Tips to Help You Get Fit and Stay Fitating habits or bad eating habits. I feel it is very important to plan ahead so you are not waiting to the last minute and decide that you don’t have time to prepare a good meal. It makes it too easy to say “let’s just go to McDonalds or order pizza tonight”. When you plan your menus ahead of time and then go to the grocery store with a list of healthy foods and ingredients it is much easier to develop good eating habits. There are literally hundreds of healthy cook books out there so it is easy to find healthy meals you really enjoy. A little preparation goes a long way.
I also believe high quality supplementation and daily vitamins are very important to achieve and maintain a healthy life. These products deliver essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals your body needs to curb junk food cravings (binge eating), allowing your body to shed stored fat. Most of us don’t get enough of the essential vitamins and minerals in our diets. Many of the vitamins we need are flushed out of the body after a short time and need to be replenished. Some are difficult to get in the foods we eat. These products are easy to take and contain all of these essential ingredients so you never have to worry. Read More »
