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in the 1950s, based on a series of lectures at a Unitarian Universalist Church in the
United States. Dunn defined wellness as "an integrated method of functioning which is
oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable.

It requires that the individual maintain a continuum of balance and purposeful direction
within theenvironmentwhere he is functioning." He also stated that "wellness is adirection
in progress toward an ever-higher potential of functioning"

Wellness can be described as a state that combines health and happiness. Thus, those
factors that contribute to being healthy and happy will also likely contribute to being
well. Factors that contribute to health and happiness have long been recognized, at least
since the time of Ancient Greeks.

To achieve a state of wellness, one has to work on its determinants. The determinants of
wellness are: better understanding of concepts like destiny, health practices, spirituality,
family, environment, work, money and security, health services, social support and leisure.

Therefore it is obvious that health is the real wealth for the individual who can build
healthy society. It is not necessary to get health Insurance to keep good health.

So if one can learn to inculcate the concept of Risk Management in his daily life I believe
lot of day to day problems may be solved at ease.

The Insurance companies in India must adopt these wellness programs as one of the
basic tasks which will help them to get more business. In India we have various methods
of treatment like ayurveda, unani, siddha, homeopathy, accupressure, Yoga etc which

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