The S.E.L.F. 4 HealthTM Model: A Proactive Health Model for Optimal Health and Wellbeing
Abstract
The modern healthcare system nowadays is largely operated on a reactive sick care model. One that focuses on treatment of diseases rather than prevention or their potential reversal. This approach has a limited impact on reducing the disease burden but imposes significant healthcare expenditure. The proactive health approach on the other hand focuses on prevention and health promotion through healthy lifestyle interventions. The S.E.L.F 4 HealthTM is a holistic model aimed at promoting good health and wellbeing, preventing illnesses and aiding in reversing chronic diseases. It emphasizes on the four fundamental pillars including sleep, exercise, lifestyle and food. It urges the health systems, policymakers and communities to consider wellness as an active and lifelong process. Adopting this model can result in healthier people, stronger societies, and a more resilient global healthcare system.
Keywords:
Healthy lifestyle, Sleep hygiene, Physical activity, Nutrition, Chronic disease
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