Module 01 Flashcards
health defined
health is a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. and simply not the absence of disease or infirmity
holistic healthcare
encompasses the consideration for a whole person, including mind, body, and spirit
- not just the overall health of an individual but the emotional, social, and cultural state of their community
two-eyed seeing approach
combines both indigenous and western knowledge systems
- no single perspective is better, they are both valuable
- originated from the Mi’kmaq First Nations
western based health
data driven and influenced by scientific approach
indigenous based health
values love, honesty, humility, and respect
- aims to build trust, relationships, and a safe space
- addresses ongoing colonization and marginalization
indigenous medicine wheel
- a holistic symbol used for generations
- physical, emotional, mental, spiritual dimensions
what does the center in the indigenous medicine wheel represent
represents learning, beauty and harmony
what does the circular shape in the indigenous medicine wheel represent
represents interconnectivity, including the natural world
what does the north direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on
focuses on the mental, includes family time and elder wisdom
what colour, animal, healing, and season is the north direction of the indigenous medicine wheel
white, deer, sweet grass, and winter
what does the east direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on
focuses on spiritual practices like smudging, singing, dancing
what colour, animal, healing and season is the east direction of the indigenous medicine wheel
yellow, eagle, tobacco, spring
what does the south direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on
focuses on the emotional, positive self image, esteem, and love
what colour, animal, healing and season is the south direction of the indigenous medicine wheel
red, coyote, cedar, summer
what does the west direction in the indigenous medicine wheel focus on
focuses on the physical health through exercise, balanced diet
what colour, animal, healing and season is the west direction of the indigenous medicine wheel
black, bear, sage, autumn
what are the four health promoting conditions
- availability of health services
- adequate housing
- safe working conditions
- nutritious foods
what does the complete health of availability to health services require
complete health requires access to doctors, emergency services, specialists, and technologies without financial burden
what does the complete health of adequate housing require
complete health includes access to a safe and secure home
what does the complete health of a safe working conditions require
requires comprehensive workplace training and protection from occupational hazards
what does the complete health of nutritious foods require
it requires access to balanced, affordable foods with the necessary nutrients
what is global health
the study, research, and practice aiming to improve health equity worldwide
what does global health focus on
focuses on transnational health issues, determinants, and solutions