The Wheel of Health is made up of three concentric circles that represent the primary elements of optimal health:
Mindfulness. At the heart of
health is mindfulness, the practice of staying alert to your physical, mental,
social, and spiritual states. This non-judgmental awareness enables individuals
to recognize symptoms as they emerge, which is when they are most readily
treatable. This is the critical core of well-being, on which the other elements
are based.
Self-care. Individuals are
encouraged to explore the dynamic interplay of the ways they can care for
themselves and to develop proactive strategies to improve or maintain their
health. Important areas for self-care are relationships, the physical
environment, nutrition, movement and exercise, the mind-body connection, and
personal growth and spirituality.
Professional care. Recognizing
symptoms early is key to diagnosing health problems when they are most
treatable, and awareness of the need for professional care is an integral
component of the integrative approach to medicine. Professional care includes
pharmaceuticals and supplements, preventive medicine, and conventional and CAM
treatments.
*CAM Treatments are
Complementary & Alternative Medicine Treatments