Integrative Wellness
Integrative Wellness is a combination of conventional and alternative medicine, and it represents the best of both worlds for anyone looking for anything in-between achieving their optimal health or maintaining their quality of life. This personalized and multi-faceted approach is focused on your state of well-being in body, mind and spirit – going beyond the ‘diagnosis-to-treatment’ method of conventional medicine by taking a proactive role in your lifestyle and overall health.
What is the Difference between Health & Wellness?
In general, the term ‘Health’ relates to a state of being, from physical to social and mental health. And health is achieved by breaking down the issue that needs attention and/or needs to be addressed due to symptoms or ailments such as heart health or gut health.
Wellness might mean a little something different to everyone, because it relates to your personal health and exploring all areas of your life in search of balance and overall well-being. But the term ‘Wellness ‘ is best described as the act of practicing health habits on a daily basis to achieve optimal physical and mental health outcomes.
The difference between the two is, for example, you could be an athlete and in great physical health, but you could also have trouble sleeping and suffer from work related stress that might affect your emotional well-being and overall mental health.
Physical Wellness
One of the types of wellness people talk about most is physical wellness or fitness, which refers to your body systems’ ability to work together efficiently and effectively. If you’re physically fit, you can easily perform everyday physical activities.
Professionals measure physical fitness based on the following categories:
- Body Composition
- Cardio-respiratory Endurance
- Power
- Strength
- Muscular Endurance
Physical Wellness is also measured in your body’s ability to rest and restore. We can all push ourselves when needed, and your body needs time to recover after those instances in order to maintain our strength and endurance.
Mental Wellness
Equally important, mental wellness relates to happiness, contentment, and concentration. Mental wellness also relates to cognitive functioning or the way your brain works to help you carry out regular functions and relate to the world around you.
Everything from stress to poor nutrition or lack of sleep can affect your mental wellness. If you or someone you love is receiving treatment for cancer, this can also take a mental toll on you. Sometimes it helps to share what is troubling you with a counselor or a psychiatric professional, allowing you to work through the pains, nausea and hardships associated with receiving the treatment or being the caregiver. To talk to someone about your mental health, contact us or click here for more information.
How can I pursue Wellness?
Wellness is a personal journey, and Synergy Health 360 can help. With guidance from primary care provider, you can pursue wellness in multiple ways with our 360º Spectrum of care and specialty services. We can also offer guidance and access to activities such as:
- Yoga & Meditation
- Massage Therapy
- Personal Training & Cardio Workouts
- Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Choices
We can also help you put together comprehensive and effective weight-loss plans. To learn more, please contact one of our specialists.
Meet with a Nutritionist
A nutritionist is a person who specializes in food and how it relates to health, disease, and quality of life. At Synergy Health 360, you can visit an onsite nutritionist who offers nutritional counseling, meal planning, and wellness programs. We can also help you virtually put together comprehensive and effective weight-loss plans. To learn more, please contact one of our weight-loss specialists.
Nutritional counseling and diet plans help you in a number of ways. Not only can healthy eating help you lose weight, but it also helps your mental and emotional health.
It can also help you control health issues like:
- Food sensitivities
- Effects of chemotherapy
- Diabetes
- Blood pressure
When you meet with a nutritionist, you can discuss your personal goals and health issues.
The Role Nutrition Plays in Wellness
Putting the right fuel in will help your body perform at its best and your body needs six main nutrients to function, which you gain mostly by eating foods rich in them. They play different roles, like giving you energy, boosting your immune system, improving your memory, and protecting your heart. These nutrients are:
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
- Fiber
- Minerals
- Protein
- Water
Your body also requires smaller doses of other naturally occurring nutrients, such as:
- Calcium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Potassium
The best way to fuel your body is by eating healthy, unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods. Examples of nutrient-dense foods include:
- Eggs
- Salmon
- Kale
- Garlic
- Seaweed
- Broccoli
- Shellfish
- Potatoes
- Liver
- Blueberries
- Dark chocolate
- Deeply colored vegetables
It’s important that you consume these foods in a healthy way, so make sure to discuss with your nutritionist the best times to eat and ways to prepare these foods.
Prevention & Immunization
Good nutrition and exercise are some essential elements of your overall wellness, but so is maintaining a healthy immune system. But to know what supplements and immunizations you need to stay well, and avoid treating future illnesses and diseases, you should talk to your doctor. Synergy Health 360 can help, and here is a sample from our Wellness Vitamin menu.
Immunity IV
Contains: Vitamin C, Vitamins B1, B2, B3 B5, B6, Zinc Chloride
Benefits: Boosts immune system, aids in quicker recovery, increased metabolic function, and wound healing.
Vita Complex Intramuscular Injection
Contains: Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6
Benefits: Increased energy, healthy appetite, increased digestion, healthy brain function. Promotes a healthy sleep cycle, mental clarity, and decreased stress.
Tri-Immune Boost Intramuscular Injection
Contains: Glutathione, Vitamin C, and Zinc Chloride
Benefits: Antioxidants, boosts immune system, aids in stress relief and wound healing.
Same Day Wellness Appointments or TeleHealth Options
You are welcome to make an appointment with us at any one of our clinics, or virtually with our TeleHealth medicine app. With Synergy Health 360, your wellness plan is upwardly mobile, allowing you to access your care anywhere.
Are you ready to embrace wellness in all its iterations? If so, schedule an appointment with the wellness specialists or onsite nutritionist at Synergy Health 360. To book your visit, call the practice or use the online booking tool today.