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What Is Health, REALLY?\u00a0<\/span>The pursuit of a healthy life often drowns us in a sea of definitions and expectations, each one offering a unique perspective on what it genuinely means to be “healthy.” These definitions frequently revolve around superficial attributes, dietary rules, and exercise routines, painting an incomplete picture. Having been in the health and wellness industry for some time, I’ve encountered various definitions of what it means to be healthy. Maybe you’ve heard some of them too. They often revolve around appearance or eating, and go something like this:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Being healthy is drinking green juice and doing yoga.”
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\n“Being healthy is maintaining lean weight and fitting into a certain clothing size.”
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\n“Being healthy is about being fit, exercising religiously with both cardio and strength training.”<\/em><\/div>\n
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While these definitions hold small grains of truth, are they really what health is all about? As the Director of Wellness at PFC, I have the privilege of engaging in candid discussions with individuals about their health journey.\u00a0These dialogues often reveal the intricacies of health that extend beyond mere appearances.\u00a0Here’s what PFC campers tell me:<\/div>\n
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Camper 1:<\/strong> “I was in my best physical shape, yet I was drinking every day and sleeping horribly.”<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Camper 2:<\/strong> “I finally got thinner, but I was hardly eating and anxious around food, terrified to gain a single pound.”<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Camper 3:<\/strong> “I thought I was fine; I mean my weight was okay and everything. Then, I got some blood work done, ugh!”<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If we delve beyond the surface, we can embrace a more comprehensive view of health that supports our well-being and helps us achieve our goals. Consider these two definitions:<\/div>\n
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1. Health is the state of being free from injury, disease, or illness (Webster’s).<\/strong><\/div>\n
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2. Health is a quality of well-being that enhances our daily life, emphasizing robust personal, social, and physical capacities to live more fully (World Health Organization).<\/strong><\/div>\n
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From these definitions, we begin to understand that health extends far beyond our appearance or specific food choices.<\/div>\n
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Here are three key insights:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1. Health is the foundation of strength and freedom to live life fully. This health is evident when we can:<\/span><\/h3>\n