solved DISCUSSION POST PEER RESPONSESÂ PEER #1 LISA A healthy lifestyle

DISCUSSION POST PEER RESPONSES 
PEER #1 LISA
A healthy lifestyle is made up of many different things. First, good spiritual health is important because it encourages mindfulness and connection to something bigger than oneself. It also encourages a person to think of someone other than themselves. Next, exercising regularly is crucial to wellbeing as it releases endorphins, and helps us feel better and keeps our immune system strong. Third, eating healthy meals can nourish our bodies and provide lasting energy for the day. All of the above are useful in maintaining a healthy lifestyle (Nathenson, P. & Nathenson, S., 2013). Nathenson P & Nathenson S. (2013) discuss how important psychosocial activities and interactions are in helping a person recover and progress through rehabilitation.
In previous courses I have learned about the importance of prayer, reading the Bible, meditating and eight levels of wellness that include physical, emotional, and intellectual. Taking care of the body is just as important as taking care of the mind.
For instance, individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment who exercise increase cognitive function and enhance physical functions as well (Tortosa-Martínez et al., 2018).
References
Lyn Nathenson, S., & Nathenson, P. (2013). Integrative wellness in rehabilitation: social and behavioral aspects of health care and clinical applications. Rehabilitation Nursing?: The Official Journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 38(6), 276–283. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/rnj.80
Tortosa-Martínez, J., Caus, N., Martínez-Canales, C., & García-Jaén, M. (2018). Exercise for dementia and mild cognitive impairment: Methodological considerations. / Ejercicio físico para personas con demencia y deterioro cognitivo leve: Consideraciones metodológicas. motricidad: European Journal of Human Movement, 41, 196–223.
PEER #2 CAMILLA
In 1948 the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (Harris, 2010). Wellness or well-being, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA), is comprised of eight dimensions: emotional, environmental, occupational, physical, spiritual, financial, intellectual, and social (Garcia, 2015). As the study of health continues to grow, from that definition from WHO 73 years ago, those eight dimensions of wellness are far reaching, and one could make their life’s work of just one of the eight dimensions of well-being. Today a healthy lifestyle includes safe vehicle use, safe sun exposure, proper sleep, unintentional injury, a good body image, lack of eating disorders, proper diet and nutrition, exercise, safe TV/screen time, dental health, height and weight, mental health, not smoking, not drinking, no drug use, no violence, suicide education and safe sex practices (just to name a few) (Harris, 2010). If those factors weren’t enough to process for considering a healthy lifestyle, the concept of health has expanded from the individual to a social context as well. A healthy lifestyle includes interactions with families, relationships, marriage, workplace, community/neighborhoods (Harris, 2010).
It’s almost laughable to consider all the things an individual may to think about to live a healthy lifestyle. However, if these things are taught to a person as they develop from childhood to adulthood, they can build upon them as they grow. As I talk to my clients who are wanting to make a positive change to better their health, I always encourage them to start with small shifts. I love the concept of “adding to” before “taking away.” Here is an example, my client knows they need to stop overeating, but I encourage them to just add more water to their diet or more vegetables before taking away all the bad things they shouldn’t be eating. I find when we tell ourselves we can’t have something we can only be strong for so long before we feel we are neglecting ourselves and then fall of the wagon. Adding some “good” will start to shift us in the right direction. This goes for exercise too. I’ll add walking on my lunch break before I commit to joining a gym and promising myself January 1st I’ll go before work every day. Bedtime? I can’t promise a 9pm bedtime but I’ll start shaving off an extra episode of my favorite tv show to relax with no screen time 30 minutes before sleep. Just like the Problem-Solving Treatment approach, finding the issue that needs the attention first and making a plan could be life changing.
Garcia, C. (2015). What are the Eight Dimensions to Wellness in Your Life? Colorado Nurse. https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=103763107&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Harris, K. M. (2010). An Integrative Approach to Health. DEMOGRAPHY, 47(1), 1–22.
PEER #3 CLEA
There are many factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and they center around a person’s mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Since we are a whole person, we need to focus on all aspects of our life. Green-blue spaces, such as beaches, forests, parks, etc, are beneficial for our mental wellbeing. (Song, Jiao et al., 2018). Being out in nature is good for our mental well being, but it is also good for our physical health and can have a strong connection to our spiritual self. Likewise, what we consume and the nutrition we receive also plays a large part in how our bodies feel. Nutrition is important for optimal mental and physical health and increases quality of life. (MacDonell, J, 2009). When we eat healthy food and drink plenty of water there is a chance we can relieve mood swings, depression and help in our sleep habits. Finally, our spiritual self needs to be nourished to sustain health. Prayer, music, and meditation are all ways to increase our spiritual needs that help us to feel grounded and connected to our Creator. It is important to be mindful of all aspects of our lives and how to keep each level healthy and connected. 
References 
Jiao Song, Richard Fry, Amy Mizen, Ashley Akbari, Benedict Wheeler, James White, Mathew White, & Rebecca Lovell. (2018). Association between blue and green space availability with mental health and wellbeing. International Journal of Population Data Science, 3(4). https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.23889/ijpds.v3i4.921
MacDonell, J. (2009). The role of the dietician in improving mental wellbeing: nutrition is an area that tends to be overlooked in mental health care. But dietician Janet MacDonell suggests that comparatively small changes to clients’ food and fluid intake can result in significant improvement in wellbeing. Mental Health Practice, 12(6), 20.