Health is a condition of mental, physical and emotional well-being where infirmity and disease are absent. It is the sum total of all the conditions which result in misery and pain, disability or impairment of one or more parts of the body, the mind and the spirit. Health can be defined as the state of being capable of living an active and satisfying life. The definition given may include ability to do ordinary things, to learn new things, to work productively, to be contented with what you have and so on. Mental health is necessary for an individual to be in control of his thoughts, emotions and behaviour.

Health is important as it gives us the opportunity to participate in life constructively and to contribute to the improvement and maintenance of our society. To achieve and maintain a positive conception of life you need to be mentally healthy. There are many health promotions you can use to improve your mental health. The first is to take charge of your health. You can adopt positive concepts and create your own positive resources.

You have to identify the source of your illnesses, their causes, possible solutions and setbacks and try to eliminate them. You should adopt a positive attitude and be prepared to face challenges. A balanced diet and regular exercise go a long way in improving your overall health. A proper and regular use of dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, proteins, enzymes and botanical extracts has proved to be beneficial for mental health. Effective management of stress also facilitates better control of body functions like breathing, sleeping and processing of information.

An ideal life style which includes good nutrition, rest, regular exercise, balanced diet and regular physical activity keeps you fit and prevents diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and heart disease. There is wide research on the physiological basis of mental disorders and diseases. Researchers are at the stage of identifying the molecular mechanism of the most common type of mental disorder-depression. Depression results from hormonal imbalance. Scientists are studying hormone-receptors, which play an important role in regulating mood swings, increasing happiness and decreasing depression.

In order to avoid serious illness, we must be proactive in adopting healthy lifestyles. We have to understand the inter-relations of our body, mind and spirit. We should learn to embrace wellness as a precious lifestyle that improves physical, emotional and social well being. It gives greater joy, increased energy and increases sense of well being.

To improve your health status, you must adopt healthy practices. These include maintaining proper weight, eating the right food, exercising regularly, reducing stress, quitting smoking and drinking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The determinants for good health status are well known and incorporate healthy diet, physical activity and a balanced diet. Other important determinants are age, gender, education, culture and other social factors. All these combine to determine your determinants for a good health status.