Whole Body Field Guide

Wellness glossary.

Plain-language meanings for terms you may encounter in the guides.

Aerobic activity
Movement that raises breathing and heart rate over a sustained period, such as brisk walking.
Clinical review
An examination of content by an appropriately qualified health professional. It is distinct from editing or checking that links work.
Evidence
Information used to assess a claim. Its usefulness depends on the quality, relevance, and limitations of the underlying work.
Health literacy
The ability to find, understand, and use health information and services to make informed decisions.
Mobility
The ability to move. The meaning can range from joint motion to moving through daily life, so context matters.
Moderate intensity
A level of aerobic effort where you can generally talk but not sing. What creates that effort differs between people.
Recovery
A process of returning toward health or function after a challenge. The relevant goal and care plan depend on the situation.
Relaxation practice
An activity intended to encourage relaxation, such as guided imagery or comfortable breathing.
Serving size
The amount of a food used for the information on a Nutrition Facts label. It is not automatically a personal serving recommendation.
Testimonial
A report of an individual experience. It does not establish causation or predict an outcome for another person.

These are short educational explanations rather than diagnostic definitions. Follow the guide sources for context.