TOUR 111 CHAPTER 1 Health Concepts
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Buddhists are often considered as one of the happiest people in the world because they prioritize ______ and collectivism

acceptance

Dalai Lama recognizes the importance of achieving material stability or comfort first in these four factors of fulfillment: Wealth; Enlightenment; Worldly satisfaction; ______

Spirituality

Wellness is a way of life, oriented towards optimal health and well-being in which the mind, body and spirit are integrated by the individual to live more fully within the human and natural ______

community

Wellness is a multi-dimensional holistic concept that is influenced by the ______

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Wellness is a more personalized concept than just ______

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Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy ______ pursuits and responds to emergencies

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Tawak are men born with the power of neutralizing ______ poison

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Suhi have the capability to remove fish bones from the ______

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Herbal medicine was used by 'herbolarios' which later evolved to ______

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Spanish Period Mineral springs started to be discovered and developed in 1855 ______ springs

<p>Sibul</p> Signup and view all the answers

American Period Government laboratories later called the Bureau of ______ to conduct scientific studies

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Reflexology was introduced in the ______

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Private and government hospitals, medical centers, business entities engaged in retail, wellness, spa, health, and tourism are involved in the PHILIPPINE MEDICAL TOURISM PROGRAM (PMTP) as per E.O. 372 issued by President Arroyo to boost ______.

<p>medical tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are estimated to be 7,234 health and wellness tourism establishments in the country in ______.

<p>2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Philippines, there are twenty-one (21) internationally-accredited ______.

<p>health facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ambulatory Surgical Clinics provide surgical procedures ranging from minor to major operations to persons who are not confined to a ______.

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It is estimated that medical tourism in ______ is growing by 30% a year.

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In India, 20,000-30,000 doctors and nurses are produced each ______.

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Island of Java has vast botanical heritage with 6,500 species of ______ can be found

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Exotic body treatments such as Mandi susu or milk bath where one is soaked in goat, sheep or cow’s ______

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SAUDI ARABIA International Trends Factors Leading to the Increase of Medical Tourism Popularity: Exorbitant costs of health care in industrialized ______

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Ease and affordability of International ______

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The Mayo Clinic Middle East Regional Office started to offer medical services outside the US on April 24, 2005.- providing high quality diagnosis and treatment of ______ problems

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Health is a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. A positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. Freedom from the risk of disease and untimely death. People’s ability to perform family, work, and community roles. One’s ability to deal with physical, biological, psychological, and social stress. Extent to which they experience feelings of well-being. State of equilibrium with their environment -WHO, 1984 Health comes from the Old English word “hoelth” “A state of being sound and whole” WHO definition: emphasizes the idea that health is more than just the absence of ______.

<p>disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

WHO definition: emphasizes the idea that health is more than just the absence of disease, a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative to positive health, and your position on the continuum is always changing. Happiness is an 'elusive' term to define. Gilbert (2007): 'There is no simple formula for finding ______.'

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Martin Seligman (2003) mentions that happiness includes both positive feelings such as ecstasy and comfort and positive activities that have no feeling component at all such as absorption and engagement. Haidt (2006) suggests that happiness comes from ______.

<p>within</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dalai Lama (1999) states that happiness is determined more by the state of one’s mind than by one’s external conditions, circumstances, or events- at least when one’s basic survival needs are ______.

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Health is the extent to which an individual or a group is able to realize and satisfy needs, and to change or cope with the environment. A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. A positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. Freedom from the risk of disease and untimely death. People’s ability to perform family, work, and community roles. One’s ability to deal with physical, biological, psychological, and social ______.

<p>stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

Extent to which individuals experience feelings of well-being and a state of equilibrium with their environment. Health comes from the Old English word “hoelth” meaning “A state of being sound and whole.” WHO definition emphasizes the idea that health is more than just the absence of disease, a condition with multiple dimensions that falls on a continuum from negative to positive health, and your position on the continuum is always ______.

<p>changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Happiness in Buddhism

  • Buddhists are often perceived as among the happiest people due to their focus on happiness and collectivism.
  • Dalai Lama highlights four factors of fulfillment: Wealth, Enlightenment, Worldly satisfaction, and wellness.

Concept of Wellness

  • Wellness is a lifestyle aimed at optimal health, integrating mind, body, and spirit for a fuller life.
  • This multi-dimensional concept is influenced by various internal and external factors.
  • Wellness is personalized and extends beyond mere physical well-being.

Physical Fitness

  • Defined as the capacity to perform daily tasks energetically, without undue fatigue, and with enough energy for leisure activities and emergencies.

Traditional Healing Practices

  • Tawak: Men endowed with the ability to neutralize specific poisons.
  • Suhi: Experts in removing fish bones from the throat.
  • Herbal medicine was practiced by 'herbolarios', evolving into modern natural treatment techniques.

Historical Context of Health Practices

  • Spanish period marked the discovery of mineral springs in 1855.
  • Bureau of Health was established during the American period for scientific studies in health.

Medical Tourism in the Philippines

  • The Philippine Medical Tourism Program (PMTP) encompasses private and government healthcare entities, aiming to enhance health tourism as per E.O. 372 by President Arroyo.
  • Approximately 7,234 health and wellness tourism establishments exist in the Philippines.
  • The country boasts 21 internationally-accredited healthcare facilities.

Ambulatory Surgical Clinics

  • Offer a range of surgical procedures for patients not requiring hospitalization.
  • The medical tourism sector is expanding significantly at a rate of 30% annually.
  • In India, 20,000-30,000 healthcare professionals are trained annually.
  • Java features a rich botanical diversity with about 6,500 plant species.

Exotic Health Treatments

  • Mandi susu is a traditional milk bath treatment involving soaking in goat, sheep, or cow’s milk.

Factors Influencing Medical Tourism

  • Rising healthcare costs in industrialized countries make medical tourism appealing.
  • Enhanced accessibility and affordability of international healthcare options.

Definitions and Understanding of Health

  • Health is portrayed as a vital resource for daily life and more than just the absence of illness.
  • It encompasses social, personal, and physical capabilities, along with the ability to handle biological and social stressors.
  • WHO defines health in terms of well-being, freedom from disease, and balance within one’s environment.

Perspectives on Happiness

  • Happiness is complex and difficult to quantify, with no straightforward formula.
  • Positive feelings and engaging activities are part of happiness, alongside mental state influences on well-being.
  • According to the Dalai Lama, mental state significantly impacts happiness, especially when basic survival needs are met.
  • Gilbert emphasizes the elusive nature of happiness, while Seligman and Haidt explore its components and origins.

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Test your knowledge on health concepts discussed in Chapter 1 of the course TOUR 111. This quiz covers topics such as health as a resource, freedom from disease, and individuals' ability to cope with stress.

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