Getting Well with Words

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  1. 2. The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again.
  2. 4. Manipulation of tissues, usually manually, to improve health and well-being by relaxing muscles, relieving tension, and improving circulation.
  3. 5. The substance that makes tomatoes red, it is also a powerful antioxidant that may help prevent diseases of aging such as some forms of cancer and heart disease.
  4. 7. Activities done outside of work for enjoyment.
  5. 9. A from of vacation spent enjoying rest and relaxation at or near home, as opposed to a longer trip to distant locale. A similar term, daycation, refers to a one-day vacation or trip taken within a day’s journey from home.
  6. 11. The kinds of foods a person eats regularly (Vegetarian/Kosher/Halal); or the restrictions placed and kinds of foods a person eats for a special reason (Ramadan/Weight Loss/Medical Procedure).
  7. 14. Generic term for treatment of skin in the face that usually includes massaging, cleansing, toning, steaming, exfoliating, and moisturizing.
  8. 15. A behavior or action you engage in regularly.
  9. 17. The balance of calories consumed compared to calories burned which determines our capacity to do work.
  10. 18. A practice where one engages in mental exercises and/or breathing techniques to achieve a desired, altered state of mind.
  11. 19. Refers to the process/state of overall health and wellbeing.
  12. 20. Refers to the process/state of physical conditioning and preparedness.
  13. 21. Traditional Chinese healing technique meant to maintain or restore the body”s balance of energy. Administered by inserting fine needles into energy centers (meridians) to stimulate energy flow.
  14. 22. The act of maneuvering the body, this aspect of wellness is how one interacts with the physical environment.
  15. 23. This flower represents wellness.
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  1. 1. General term for therapeutic procedures that use water for a variety of purposes, from relaxation to disease treatment. Methods can include Kneipp baths, underwater jet massage, specialized or experience showers, mineral baths, thalassotherapy, and more.
  2. 3. This professional works with essential oils and scents to bring about healing. Their technique is often combined with yoga or massage therapy.
  3. 6. A developmental process where a expert supports a client in achieving specific personal or professional goals by providing training and guidance.
  4. 8. This refers to being true to yourself, aligning your actions and behaviors with your genuine beliefs, principles and values.
  5. 10. The nourishing and fueling of one’s body for health and growth.
  6. 12. A regularly occurring period of reduced activity and responsiveness needed to allow the body to rest and recover.
  7. 13. The practice of keeping oneself and one’s environment clean to prevent disease.
  8. 16. A practice of medicine characterized by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness.