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Re: wellness definition wanted
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Becky Sisk <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 15 Feb 2001 20:18:13 -0600
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The trouble with wellness being the opposite of sickness is that people with
chronic illness may have that experience of wellbeing, etc., because they
have made peace with the chronic illness or are handling it.  Just a
thought...I otherwise agree with Sharyn's description of "wellness."

>
> Wellness is the opposite of sickness. It is a positive concept of health
> that relates to the experience of wellbeing, feeling right, happy, secure.
> A state of wellness is achieved whenm a person is growing to their
potential
> in harmony with their enviroment.
> Cheers
> Sharyn Young
> Content Developer
> Global Health a joint venture company of KPMG
> 161 Collins Street
> Melbourne Victoria 3000
> T + 613 9288 5371
>
>

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