The Holistic Body

by Sam Suska

Introduction
The human 'being' is composed of mind, body and spirit which interact to perform all of the basic functions which are necessary to maintain life. The human body is the physical component of the 'being'; operated by the mind and spirit which work together in determining options and making the choices in fulfilling and performing the basic functions. Everything the 'being' does can be classified as one of the following basic functions: breathing, thinking, choosing, moving, eating, drinking, eliminating, sleeping, grooming and socializing.

The human body can be accurately described as the physical expression of the mind and spirit. The body, both internal and external, reflects the choices made by the individual in fulfilling and performing the basic functions. The internal body more closely reflects the choices made in fulfilling and performing the basic functions than the external muscles and skin.

The following is brief outline of the body from the holistic self-care perspective. The external body may not relfect the choices, due to a wide variety of factors; but the internal body doesn't lie! So the focus of holistic self-care is on improving the internal environment of the body to improve 'holistic health status'. The appearance of the body can be very misleading in terms of relation to 'holistic health status'.

"The True Health Lifestyle: Guide for Holistic Self-Care" has a complete bibliography of references which helped determine this holistic self-care viewpoint of the human body. The works of Dr. Robert Young, Dr. Mark Hyman, oriental medicine as a whole and many, many other health care professionals have formed the holistic self-care perspective that I, Sam Suska am currently outlining and describing in the coming text.

Holistic self-care seeks to address the underlying conditions of the mind, body and spirit to improve the health, the function and the feeling of the whole 'being'. The underlying causes of 'holistic health status' are found by the manners and sources used to fulfill and perform the basic functions. A commitment to nourishment of the whole 'being' with optimal sources and manners to fulfill the basic functions leads to the 'optimal function' state of 'holistic health status'.

However, when there is not a consistent commitment to nourishment a state of 'challenged function' will occur within the whole 'being' which is expressed in health issues, symptoms, illnesses and chronic diseases. The expressions of 'challenged function' vary from person to person but the underlying conditions of persistent low-grade acidic pH and deficient or imbalanced 'energy' are consistent. The expressions themselves are generally classifies by conventional medicine as chronic diseases, mental disorder and injuries or symptoms.

To learn more about the holistic self-care perspective and the foundational principles as well as practical applications consult the upcoming text "The True Health Lifestyle: Guide for Holistic Self-Care" by Sam Suska. The following are brief descriptions of the most relevant aspects of the human body, both internal and external which affect the 'holistic health status'.

The Internal Body
The human body is largely composed of fluid. The quality of the body fluids, in combination with the flow of 'energy' largely determines the functional capacity of the internal cells, tissues, glands and organs and body parts. The pH of the body fluid, along with the supply to and flow within the 'energy' pathways are the most prominent characteristics which impact the health and function of the whole 'being'.

Blood:
Blood requires an alkaline pH and carries 'energy' through the body in 66,000 miles of vessels
'Stressors' form acids in the blood which responds with the initial 'adapting' process.
The initial 'adapting' processes neutralize 'stressors' or acids in the blood to preserve the alkaline pH
The blood is composed of mostly water, which can be obtained by the basic function of drinking.
The red blood cells can be made by transforming the matter one consume's; this is food.
The small intestine is the intended organ where blood is produced.
The bone marrow is the backup area where the blood is produced.
Blood production requires an entire process of 'energy' stimulation.
Cellular regeneration of the whole body (occurs every second) depends on red blood cells.
The red blood cells have the ability to transform into all other body cells. Food=Blood=Cells
Red blood cell transformation needs 'energy' as a catalyst to initiate and enable the process.
The mind aspect of the 'being' is formed within the blood and operated within the blood of the brain.
The mind forms 'stressors' by generating acidic hormones, like adrenaline and cortisol in blood.
The acidic hormones generated by the mind may be the most powerful 'stressors'.
The bloood carries 'energy' and conducts 'energy' with real salt, magnesium, potassium.
The blood obtains necessary oxygen from the basic functions of breathing, eating and drinking.
The 'adapting' processes remove acids or 'stressors' from the blood and prefers to transport them into the extracellular matrix body fluid.
Blood formation and blood flow heavily depend on 'energy' availability and flow.

'Energy':
'Energy' flows to nearly every inch of the body in channels, in blood and blood vessels and through the nervous system.
The channels flow through the superficial body as well as deeply internal to all organs.
One can build 'energy' with optimal manners sources of performing and fulfilling the basic functions of breathing, eating and drinking.
One can spread 'energy' with optimal performance of the basic function moving and regular performance of relaxing exercise.
The spleen, lungs, thymus and liver are prominent organs in 'energy' pathways.
There are 'energy' centers in the body which influence balance of 'energy' flow.
'Energy' is supplied to the whole body through pathways in the external and internal body areas.
'Energy' assists the body in building blood and maintaining adequate blood flow to the whole body.

Nervous system:
Nervous system governs the muscular system, which pulls the bones for movement.
Nervous system governs the muscular system which also covers the internal organs.
The nervous system can be divided into automatic and voluntary systems.
The automatic nervous system can be further divided into a stimulating or relaxing nervous sytem.
Holistic exercise in the mode of relaxing exercise can help improve control of the relaxing nervous sytem subdivision of the automatic nervous system.
The nervous system supplies 'energy' to much of the internal muscles, external muscles, skin and brain.
The vital mineral real salt conducts the 'energy' moving through the nervous system.

Elimination system:
Plays a large role in maintaining life by removing 'stressors' from the body in order to preserve function .
The lungs, kidneys, colon and skin are the most prominent organs of elimination.
Elimination results from the basic functions of breathing, moving and eliminating.
Exhaling, urinating, defacating (stool) and perspirating are the actual modes used by body.
The 'adapting' processes may force 'stressors' out of body through the skin with sweat and skin eruptions.
The 'adapting' processes may raise body temperature, initiate nausea, vomit or diarrhea to stimulate forced elimination of 'stressors'.

Extracellular Matrix:
This is the body fluid surrounding all the living cells of the human body.
This body fluid is heavily impacted by the blood and 'energy' pathways and centers.
Desires an alkaline pH for proper cellular function and adequate 'energy' flow to occur.
This body fluid largely determines cellular quality and the functional ability of the cells.
Accepts many of the 'stressors', or acids that have been removed from the blood.
The lymphatic system filters the extracellular matrix by removing 'stressors' or acids.
Determines the humid environment of the body; can be excessively damp or dry.

The 'Adapting' Processes:
Respond to 'stressors' which are inevitable and controllable.
The basic functions generate 'stressors' which can be positive or negative.
Both positive and negative 'stressors' form acids in the blood which need removed.
Both positive and negative 'stressors' impact the 'energy' flow of the whole body.
The initial 'adapting' process neutralizes the acids in the blood.
Fund the initial 'adapting' process with alkalizing minerals of sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
Oxygen and water are the two most essential and required elements within the body to enable the 'adapting' processes.
The next 'adapting' process is within the 'energy' pathways and centers seeking to restore and maintain the properly balanced flow of 'energy'.
Fund the 'energy' specific 'adapting' processes with relaxing exercise which include simple breathing techniques and specific movements.
The 'adapting' process can also encapsulate the acids in the blood when unable to remove them; this generates bodyfat much of the time.
The efficiency of the 'adapting' processes largely determines 'holistic health status'.
There are a variety of 'adapting' processes which are detailed in the forthcoming text.

Brain:
Generates many of its neurotransmitters in the stomach and small intestine.
Has a barrier to protect it from 'stressors' circulating in the blood.
The blood gives life to the brain and gives the brain access to the mind.
Governs much of the nervous system and plays a large role in all of the body systems.
Has the ability to form 'stressors' by generating powerful acidic hormones.
Directly affects the basic function of sleeping, which also directly affect brain function.

The External Body
Bodyfat:
Is generated by an 'adapting' process that encapsulates 'stressors' or acids.
Is a means of storing 'stressors' to preserve the blood and extracellular matrix.
Preserves the internal body with inefficient 'adapting' to 'stressors'.
Larger individuals may have genetics that prefer to store 'stressors' or acids in bodyfat.
Fat is a defense mechanism in response to suplus acids and insufficient elimination of the acids.

Joints:
The 'adapting' processes stores may store 'stressors', at least temporarily in this area.
'Stressors' form acids, which can damage the joints directly or create dehydration.
Thin, muscular individuals may have genetics that prefer to store 'stressors' in this area.
Acids damage the joints directly and indirectly by lowering the pH of joint fluids.

Skin:
The 'adapting' processes may attempt to remove 'stressors' through skin.
Individuals with skin issues may have genetics preferring removing 'stressors' this way.
Skin issues can arise from 'energy' imbalances and deficiencies.

Superficial muscles:
These pull the joints, bones and connective tissues to generate movement.
Muscle cells are made with the red blood cells, but many factors affect this process.
The 'adapting' processes may remove alkaline minerals to neutralize 'stressors'.
Chronically tight muscles can be the result of excessively removing magnesium from muscles.
The 'adapting' processes may also store 'stressors' in the extracellular fluids of muscles.
The 'adapting' processes may also store 'stressors' in the connective tissues of muscles.

Conclusion
The human body is the physical expression of the mind and spirit, which make the choices that move and nourish the body as a whole. The human body, more internal than external, is a reflection of the choices to move and nourish the body, which are made by the mind and spirit. The human 'being' is deeply connected; the mind, body and spirit are interrelated and should all be equally considered when addressing any one aspect or issue. As a result, when considering the body, as this article did, the implications of mind and spirit were constantly discussed.

The most important factor in addressing the 'holistic health status' of any individual is likely to be the basic function of choosing. Choosing is the basic function governed by the character of the individual, which is a process largely consisting of mind and spirit with some input from the body. Ultimately, the character makes the choices to fulfill and perform or neglect some of the basic functions. The basic functions form 'stressors' in the body, which enact the 'adapting' processes and largely determine the efficiency of all the preceeding aspects of the internal and external body as previously described.

The states of 'optimal function' in the body which promote and improve 'holistic health status' are alkaline pH with adequate, balanced 'energy' flow. These characteristics were consistently noted in the previous discussion of the human body; in order to improve internal body function and external appearance these must be promoted. The human body operates best when the internal environment, which is mostly body fluid, has an alkaline pH and steady, consistent 'energy' flow. The 'energy' flows through the body within the 'energy' pathways, blood and nervous system; promoting these aspects is absolutely neccessary to improve body function.

The holistic self-care definition of health is the efficiency in which the whole 'being' 'adapts' to 'stressors'. A healthy individual will efficiently 'adapt' to 'stressors', which occurs in the state of 'optimal function'. The individual with 'challenged function' does not efficiently 'adapt' to 'stressors' and the results are expressions like symptoms, chronic fatigue, illnesses and chronic diseases. The key to addressing 'challenged function' is to reduce and limit 'stressors' while promoting the 'adapting' processes.

'Stressors' are controllable, but also inevitable as a result of all the basic functions which are necessary to maintain life. Improving the body starts with the mind and spirit; which make the choices of manners and sources used to fulfill and perform the basic functions. Holistic self-care seeks to address the body by reducing and limiting the 'stressors' which initiate the 'adapting' processes. The 'adapting' processes neutralize and remove the acids formed in the blood by 'stressors' and correct the 'energy' flow impacted by 'stressors'. But an individual with 'challenged function' does not efficiently perform this and health symptoms, issues, illnesses and chronic disease may occur.

In order to improve the body, the individual needs to reduce and limit the 'stressors' formed by the basic functions while simultaneously improving and funding the 'adapting' processes. "The True Health Lifestyle: Guide for Holistic Self-Care", by Sam Suska details the scientific rationale and practical manners to improve 'holistic health status' and help individuals reach 'optimal function'. 'Optimal function' is signified by continued productivity, love, compassion, energy, willingness to help others and efficient 'adapting' to whatever 'stressors' arise during the lifespan.