HSS 1101 Midterm: Determinants of Health Midterm 1 Notes
2 Mar 2016
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Approach: breakdown of body to most fundamental parts (systems: neurology, immunology, endocrinology, pathology, physiology etc. ) Rationale: understanding mechanisms should allow healing of body when one or more systems deviate (illness/disease) Invasive (affects whole body when targeting specific system) Loss of autonomy (self-responsibility) of body and well-being. Approach: unification of systems that comprise human body, including surrounding environment (harmony of physiology, psychology, and environment) Rationale: healing occurs when body & mind in rhythm with nature. How life expresses through human body (origins of health) Inherent challenge: using traditional scientific research methodologies (i. e. reductionist approach), results not definitive. Holistic health: balance of lifestyle factors, everyday: healthy diet, sufficient exercise/stretching, quality sleep, meaningful work, enjoyment, Reductionist health: severe & life threatening illness/disease, to be treated immediately stress management, etc: acute injuries, cancer, etc. Optimum health and well-being can be achieved through both approaches.
