The Health Triangle

One day while in a community nutrition class at MTSU, one of my instructors asked the class for the definition of Health. After listening to the class give answers for a minute or two, she turned to the board and drew a triangle. Under the bottom of the triangle she wrote physical, on the right side she wrote mental and on the left she wrote social.

Over the past 12 years I always turn back to the Triangle of health, when I evaluate my health. The triangle should be an Equilateral Triangle, meaning all sides are equal in sides. Our experience tells us that the sides will shift with life experience and life situations yet we must always try to come back to that equilateral triangle of health. Each side is a complex structure that would require numerous pages, hours and multiple professionals to discuss in full depth. The next couple of blogs I will briefly discuss each side of the triangle, and offer ways to enhance your overall health.

Your friend in Health & Fitness,

Dr. Jonathan Smith