Category: Physical needs

WE Modern Humans wish to have and retain health and a vital body. Achieving good health requires effort and commitment. For example, moving regularly, not overeating, maintaining a varied diet, and getting enough sleep will help you on your way.

Being healthy is more than just not being sick. It is a state of general well-being in which there is no physical injury or illness.

You will have to keep up your Well-being (or start getting up). The advantage is that a healthy person feels good and vital. Although doing this does not guarantee a full or lifelong health, an unhealthy life is quite likely to make you (feel) unhealthy. Paying attention to your health will increase the chances of becoming and staying healthier.

Bad health is related to a lack of satisfaction in your life. It can result in feeling “down” or not experiencing enough love. If you experience these feelings, it is good to check how healthy your lifestyle is. With a healthy body you have the capacity to feel happy and loved, vice versa as well. The focus should be on having a lifestyle as healthy as possible to create a healthy body.

Bad health is caused by:
• Overweight
• Physical addictions
• Too much sitting down
• Lack of touch
• Lack of intimacy

The Principles of the “Constitution of the World Health Organization” are as follows:

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of Well-being is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.
• The Vitality of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent on the fullest co-operation of individuals and States.
• The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of Well-being is of value to all.
• Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of diseases, especially communicable disease, is a common danger.
• Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development.
• The extension to all peoples of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of Vitality.
• Informed opinion and active co-operation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the Well-being of the people.
• Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate Well-being and social measures.

Read the principles of the Constitution of the World Health Organization
English (Also available in various languages)

Mental health refers to the emotional and psychological well-being of an individual. According to WHO, there is no official definition of mental Vitality. Cultural differences, subjective evaluations and different professional theories make it difficult to determine what “mental health” is.

What does that mean?
Paying attention to your Well-being has a positive effect on your well-being and life.

Imagine
A world with people that have enough time and resources to improve their health and to keep this up.

How can you improve yourself?
Be aware that being healthy or unhealthy can do to you. Make an inventory of the shortcomings
within your lifestyle (health-wise) and how you can improve that.

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We Modern Humans

WE Modern Humans feel the need to move. Our body needs movement and exercise.  We benefit from this: moving is healthy and keeps you fit.

The way we move depends on where we are and which tasks we perform. In general, you can say that our bodies are made for walking. For us, walking is the most natural way of moving.

How much movement and exercise is healthy for our body?  Some people go for a walk or walk to a certain destination every single day. Others are regularly found at the gym, are members of a sports club, exercise at home, or seek support from specialized facilities.

Generally you can say:
– Moving is good, moving more is better
– Exercise every week in a moderate or more intensive manner, divided over several days
– Do some muscle and bone strengthening activities every week
– Prevent being idle too often (sitting too much can give you a stifling feeling)

What does that mean?
For human beings it’s good to move. Our bodies need movement.

Imagine
A world where everybody has enough time and space to move or exercise.

How can you improve yourself?
Move in a moderate manner to increase your pulse and breathing, while still being able to talk. For example walking, biking, moderate swimming and the bit heavier household chores like cleaning the windows and gardening.
During intensive activities you will breathe heavier and may even start to pant and puff. Examples of these kind of activities are running, cycling and sports like soccer and hockey.

– Move at least 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day.
– Moving strengthens muscles and bones. Improve your condition and feel psychically more fit.
– Moving reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and psychological problems.
– You will feel more fit and sleep better.
– Choose an activity that suits you.
– When sitting, switch to walking or standing every once in a while.

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We Modern Humans