A morning run, a quiet moment in prayer, a shared meal with family — each of these simple acts connects our physical wellness to something deeper. When we care for our bodies, we also nurture our hearts, minds, and faith. True wellness isn’t just about exercise or diet. It’s about recognizing that our bodies are gifts from God, and caring for them is one way we honor that gift.
This is what is referred to as holistic wellness, and it lies at the heart of the WeShare community. It’s where faith and physical wellness meet, reminding us that health is not just physical but spiritual, emotional, and relational too.
Understanding Physical Wellness
Physical wellness is more than staying active or eating well. It’s about creating a lifestyle that supports strength, energy, and longevity.
Physical wellness refers to the ability to know your body and give it what it needs for health, healing, and vitality. It includes regular movement, balanced nutrition, quality sleep, and preventive care. It’s also about understanding how lifestyle choices, like stress, lack of sleep, or poor diet, affect our overall well-being.
Simply put, physical wellness is about:
- Nourishing your body with healthy foods and hydration
- Getting enough rest to restore energy
- Moving your body daily to improve flexibility, strength, and heart health
- Managing stress and practicing balance
- Seeking care when you’re unwell and keeping up with preventive checkups
At WeShare, these principles are reflected in practical ways:
- Preventive care is shared at 100% so members can stay ahead of potential health issues.
- Access to the PHCS® PPO network with more than 1.2 million providers, and CVS MinuteClinic® locations for convenient care.
- Wellness perks such as FitBod, Active&Fit, HelloFresh, and Noom to help members maintain healthy habits.
When our bodies are strong and cared for, we’re better equipped to show up for our families, communities, and faith-driven callings.
The Connection Between Faith and Physical Wellness
How we care for ourselves has a lot to do with faith. Scripture reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). When we approach health through that lens, taking care of our bodies becomes an act of gratitude and stewardship.
A faith-centered approach to physical wellness also allows us to maintain balance. Rather than focusing on perfection or appearance, it grounds us in spirituality, purpose, and community. Within the WeShare community, members encourage one another to live healthily, not out of obligation, but out of shared belief in caring for God’s creation and for one another.
WeShare’s programs support this holistic approach through access to:
- Physical, spiritual, and mental wellness services, including therapy through BetterHelp and counseling options with Amwell Telemedicine.
- Discounts for healthy lifestyle habits through the Healthy Discount Program, rewarding members who take proactive steps toward wellness.
Living Holistically: Faith, Health, and Community
When faith and physical wellness work together, we experience true wholeness where mind, body, and spirit are aligned in service to something greater. It’s not just about avoiding illness, but about living fully and joyfully in the life God has given us.
WeShare helps make that possible by connecting members to high-quality care, wellness resources, and a faith-driven community that shares in one another’s medical needs.
Explore how you can nurture your physical wellness while deepening your faith through a WeShare program designed to support your whole health. Contact us today to learn more.
Sources:
Northwestern University. Physical Wellness. Available at: https://www.northwestern.edu/wellness/8-dimensions/physical-wellness.html
University of New Hampshire. Physical Wellness. Available at: https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+physical+wellness&oq=what+is+physical+wellness&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBCDQzMDNqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
