book chapters
Chapter 1-
Your Blueprint for Life
Functional health is not just about a body's physical ability to move or to function. It is more about the body's overall optimization to do things. Total wellness introduces a new dimension of health. It focuses on the foundation of the body by design, disrupting its function, and keeping it in shape by making conscious, healthy choices.
TOTAL WELLNESS
A Practical Guide to Optimal Functional Health
Life is short! Stay on the healthy path and live your best life or achieve your peak performance! To thrive, you will need more than just good health - you will need "Total Wellness," a new paradigm of well-being often called functional health. The core thinking in total wellness is that anything that impairs your ability to function normally in life or any athletic pursuit is compromising your functional health.
This book provides a practical guide towards a more holistic health approach that brings in many elements of your life and not just the physical or mental- offering guidance for those in good or poor health of all ages, athletes, and people living with pain or disease— a must-read for those who are seeking health prevention strategies for longevity or greater vitality. Enjoy your journey!
Chapter 2-
The Foundation of Total Wellness: Nutrition
Nutrition is the foundation of our health. For our body to function correctly, we need to fuel it according to its needs. That is why what we eat and drink has a significant impact on how different parts of our body function. Nutritional knowledge helps us understand how our body uses the food we consume, how healthy eating habits affect our metabolism, and prevent various diseases.
Your body is a unique, efficient, and effective machine. But just like a race car, it is only as good as the fuel you put in it. When we talk about nutrition, it is not just the amount of food you take in, but also the kind of food you are eating.