Wellness Facts

The World Health Organization, WHO, states that wellness "is the optimal state of health of individuals and groups. There are two focal concerns: the realization of the fullest potential of an individual physically, psychologically, socially, spiritually and economically, and the fulfillment of one's role expectations in the family, community, place of worship, workplace and other settings."

Holistic Wellness Initiative seeks to focus public attention on the do it yourself solutions to wellness problems and the personal, home, work, and societal risk factors that contribute to wellness and the lack of it. Health costs and illness are at an all-time high in the United States and are costing individuals their health and businesses lost productivity from sick employees. Many wellness issues can easily be prevented by taking better care of oneself thus contributing to a better quality of life for the individual and increased productivity for businesses.

• 'Apple recently announced its “best of 2018” and listed self-care as the trend of the year. I think this trend will continue into 2019, as more people realize that self-care is now essential, not an indulgence.' - Forbes

The National Institutes of Health states the following in regards to our wellness:

• ‘Each person’s “healthiest self” is different. We have different bodies, minds, living situations, and people influencing our lives. Each area can impact your overall health. This means we each have a unique set of health needs.’