Description
Book SynopsisGod created people to be well in body, mind, and spirit—a unified and healthy whole.
Christian Paths to Health and Wellness, Third Edition, helps undergraduate students explore key topics that affect their health and well-being and apply what they learn to their daily lives.
This updated text examines wellness from a holistic perspective, delving into how students can thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Students will learn how to
- more fully understand God, themselves, and their purpose in life;
- have strong and healthy relationships with others;
- develop cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness, and flexibility and mobility;
- have a healthy attitude toward their bodies, eat well, and manage weight properly;
- understand and apply good sleep hygiene to maximize alertness; and
- adopt emotionally healthy habits and deal with stress in a constructive way.
All of this material is based on current research and is d
Table of ContentsPart I. Understanding Your Wellness and MissionChapter 1. God’s Purpose and Your Life’s Mission
Part II. Accepting and Caring for Your BodyChapter 2. Body Image and Eating Disorders
Chapter 3. Weight Management
Part III. Moving Your BodyChapter 4. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Chapter 5. Muscular Fitness
Chapter 6. Mobility and Flexibility
Part IV. Restoring Body and SoulChapter 7. Nutritional Health and Wellness
Chapter 8. Emotional Health and Wellness
Chapter 9. Sleep Habits and Wellness
Chapter 10. Personal Relationships and Wellness
Conclusion: Offering Our Lives as Living Sacrifices
