“Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Constitution of the World Health Organization

Welcome to Health for the Whole Self! This blog will document my personal journey to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

As the name of the blog implies, I believe in taking a comprehensive approach to healthy living, one that incorporates the body, mind, and spirit. Check out my About Page for more information about me and my healthy living philosophy.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Health for the Whole Self:

• Commentary on news and articles related to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
• Reviews of healthy living products
• “What I Ate” posts – occasional recaps of my food choices (showing what a balanced diet means to me)
  
• Ideas and tips for cultivating health for the whole self
  
• Reviews of exercises/work out plans/ways to incorporate movement into our everyday lives
  
• Discussions and thoughts on various other topics
  
• Motivation and encouragement to live life to the fullest!

While I have a passion for healthy living, I am certainly not an expert! Like so many of us, I’m just doing my best, learning as I go along. I hope you will share your comments, ideas, opinions, and suggestions, so that Health for the Whole Self can be a place where we can all learn how to live healthier, more balanced and fulfilling lives!

What does “healthy living” mean to you? How do you define “health”?

2 Responses to “Welcome!”

1. Kelly says:

   January 12, 2010 at 10:32 am

   Welcome to the blogosphere! Happy to have a new health blogger on the block.
   I am originally a food blogger — http://wwww.kellycooks.wordpress.com — but am also into fitness, so trying to start a fitness blog as well.
   Look forward to reading your posts! And if you need any cooking help, just give a shout

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   • Katie says:

     January 12, 2010 at 10:52 am

     Thanks so much! I actually follow your cooking blog already – you inspired me to try roasting cauliflower, which is now by far one of my husband’s favorite side dishes
     I’ll definitely check out your fitness blog as well!

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