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	'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's [[Basic Needs]] for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.		'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's [[Basic Needs]] for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.

	Physiological needs are [[Essential Needs]]. Your [[Physical Unit]] ''must'' meet these needs (see [[Sufficient ~~Satisfaction]] and [[Healthy~~ Satisfaction]]) in order so it can [[align]] (in Humanistic terms, [[Self-Actualization\|Self-Actualize]]), [[connect]], and [[Full Realization\|realize]] its full [[Human Potential]].		Physiological needs are one of [[Seven Essential Needs]] categories. Your [[Physical Unit]] ''must'' meet these needs (see [[Sufficient Satisfaction]]) in order so it can [[Alignment\|align]] (in Humanistic terms, [[Self-Actualization\|Self-Actualize]]), [[connect]], and [[Full Realization\|realize]] its full [[Human Potential]].
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	Physiological needs are [[Essential Needs]]. Your [[Physical Unit]] ''must'' meet these needs (see [[Sufficient Satisfaction]] and [[Healthy Satisfaction]]) in order so it can [[align]] (in Humanistic terms, [[Self-Actualization\|Self-Actualize]]), [[connect]], and [[Full Realization\|realize]] its full [[Human Potential]].		Physiological needs are [[Essential Needs]]. Your [[Physical Unit]] ''must'' meet these needs (see [[Sufficient Satisfaction]] and [[Healthy Satisfaction]]) in order so it can [[align]] (in Humanistic terms, [[Self-Actualization\|Self-Actualize]]), [[connect]], and [[Full Realization\|realize]] its full [[Human Potential]].
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	'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's [[Basic Needs]] for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.		'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's [[Basic Needs]] for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.

			Physiological needs are [[Essential Needs]]. Your [[Physical Unit]] ''must'' meet these needs (see [[Sufficient Satisfaction]] and [[Healthy Satisfaction]]) in order so it can [[align]] (in Humanistic terms, [[Self-Actualization\|Self-Actualize]]), [[connect]], and [[Full Realization\|realize]] its full [[Human Potential]].
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	'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's ~~basic need~~ for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.		'''Physiological Needs''' are your body's [[Basic Needs]] for the things that sustain biological life. These include the need for healthy food, clean water, air, physical exercise, clothing, sleep, and so on. Physiological needs also include the absence of physical pain.
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Satisfaction of physiological needs has profound benefits for our physiological, emotional, cognitive, egoic, and spiritual well-being.

# '''Physiological Outcomes''': Fulfilling physiological needs leads to overall improved health and vitality. Good nutrition promotes immune system function,<ref>Field, Catherine, Glen P. Johnson, and Patricia D. Schley. “Nutrients and Their Role in Host Resistance to Infection.” ''Journal of Leukocyte Biology'', 2002. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1189/jlb.71.1.16</nowiki>.</ref> while regular physical activity can reduce the risk of various diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.<ref>Steven N. Blair, "Physical inactivity: the biggest public health problem of the 21st century," ''British Journal of Sports Medicine'' 43, no. 1 (2009): 1-2. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2006.030486</nowiki></ref> Adequate sleep is associated with enhanced immune function, improved metabolic health, and lower risk of chronic diseases.<ref>Kristen L. Knutson, "Sleep duration and cardiometabolic risk: A review of the epidemiologic evidence," ''Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism'' 24, no. 5 (2010): 731-743. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beem.2010.07.001</nowiki></ref> Proper clothing protects the body from environmental hazards, while the absence of physical pain improves quality of life.<ref>Paul J. Goadsby, "Recent advances in understanding migraine mechanisms, molecules and therapeutics," ''Trends in Molecular Medicine'' 13, no. 1 (2007): 39-44. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2006.11.005</nowiki></ref>
#'''Egoic Outcomes''':
# '''Emotional Outcomes''': With physiological needs met, individuals are less likely to experience stress, anxiety, and depression related to survival worries. Moreover, regular physical exercise can lead to improved mood and reduced anxiety.<ref>Michael W. Otto, Jasper A. J. Smits, "Exercise for mood and anxiety: Proven strategies for overcoming depression and enhancing well-being," (New York: Oxford University Press, 2011). </ref>
# '''Cognitive Outcomes''': Adequate nutrition, particularly intake of essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and B vitamins, supports brain development and can enhance cognitive function and slow cognitive decline.<ref>Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Marshall G. Miller, Nopporn Thangthaeng, Amanda N. Poulose, "Berry Fruit Enhances Beneficial Signaling in the Brain," ''Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry'' 65, no. 5 (2017): 820-827. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1021/jf2036033</nowiki></ref> Regular physical exercise and good sleep quality are also associated with better cognitive performance and reduced risk of neurodegenerative diseases.<ref>Laura D. Baker, Laura L. Frank, Karen Foster-Schubert, Pattie S. Green, Charles W. Wilkinson, Anne McTiernan, "Aerobic Exercise Improves Cognition for Older Adults with Glucose Intolerance, A Risk Factor for Alzheimer's Disease," ''Journal of Alzheimer's Disease'' 22, no. 2 (2010): 569-579. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-2010-100768</nowiki></ref>
#'''Spiritual Outcomes''': Meeting physiological needs can free up mental and emotional resources and put the [[Bodily Ego]] into [[Growth Mode]], allowing individuals to pursue [[Alignment]] and engage in [[Connection Practice]].
A failure to meet physiological needs leads to a host of sequelae, including

# '''Physiological Impairments''': Long-term deprivation of physiological needs can lead to various health issues. Lack of proper nutrition can cause malnutrition which in turn leads to structural changes and reduced brain volume,<ref>Isaacson, R. L. (1974). The effect of malnutrition on the developing brain. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 27(6), 667–676</ref> a weakened immune system, and increased susceptibility to diseases.<ref>Ann M. Prendergast, and Eleanor M. Riley, "Immune Mechanisms in Malaria: New Insights in Vaccine Development," ''Nature Medicine'' 19, no. 2 (2013): 168.10.1038/nm.3083</ref> Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic health problems.<ref>Kristen L. Knutson, and Eve Van Cauter, "Associations Between Sleep Loss and Increased Risk of Obesity and Diabetes," ''Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences'' 1129, no. 1 (2008): 287-304. 10.1196/annals.1417.033</ref> The absence of physical exercise can lead to obesity, heart diseases, and a decreased life expectancy.<ref>Steven N. Blair, and William L. Haskell, "Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Mortality in Older Adults," ''JAMA'' 296, no. 2 (2006): 216-218. 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31828b076a</ref> Constant physical pain can deteriorate overall health and quality of life.<ref>Abraham H. Maslow, "A Theory of Human Motivation," ''Psychological Review'' 50, no. 4 (1943): 370.</ref> Note that physiological deprivations experienced by the mother have negative consequences for the fetus.
#'''Egoic Impairments:'''
#'''Emotional Impairments''': Long-term deprivation of physiological needs can lead to emotional stress, anxiety, and depression, primarily due to feelings of vulnerability and an incessant state of fear and anxiety over meeting basic needs.<ref>Mary C. Sutter, "Fear, Anxiety and Worry," ''Psychiatry'' 3, no. 2 (2004): 45-48.</ref> Chronic stress and anxiety can in turn lead to additional mental health impairments.<ref>Mark L. Hatzenbuehler, "How Does Sexual Minority Stigma "Get Under the Skin"? A Psychological Mediation Framework," ''Psychological Bulletin'' 135, no. 5 (2009): 707. 10.1037/a0016441</ref>
# '''Cognitive Impairments''': Chronic malnutrition, particularly during the "brain growth spurt," can impact cognitive development and function, causing deficits in memory, attention, and cognitive flexibility.<ref>Lynne Georgiadis, Alan Jackson, and Lucy Eaton, "Undernutrition and Cognitive Function in School-Aged Children: A Systematic Review," ''BMJ Open'' 10, no. 5 (2020): e035378. 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035378</ref> Lack of sleep can significantly affect cognitive functions such as attention, memory, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.<ref>Hans P.A. Van Dongen, Greg Maislin, Janet M. Mullington, and David F. Dinges, "The Cumulative Cost of Additional Wakefulness: Dose-Response Effects on Neurobehavioral Functions and Sleep Physiology From Chronic Sleep Restriction and Total Sleep Deprivation," ''Sleep'' 26, no. 2 (2003): 117-26. </ref> Finally, the constant worry about meeting basic needs can put an individual into [[Deficit Mode]]. In this mode, the individual's cognitive development, processing, and learning capacity are undermined<ref>Rachel T. Kimbro, Jeanne Brooks-Gunn, and Sara McLanahan, "Young Children in Urban Areas: Links Among Neighborhood Characteristics, Weight Status, Outdoor Play, and Television-Watching," ''Social Science & Medicine'' 72, no. 5 (2011): 668-76.</ref> as cognitive energies are diverted away from growth tasks ([[Growth Mode]]) and towards meeting unmet basic needs ([[Deficit Mode]]).
#'''Spiritual Impairments''':

Adam Smith said an interesting thing about the deprivation of physiological needs, particularly in relation to poverty.<ref>"But poverty, though it does not prevent the generation, is extremely unfavourable to the rearing of children. The tender plant is produced, but in so cold a soil and so severe a climate, soon withers and dies. "
Smith, Adam. The Wealth of Nations - An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations. Bantam Classics, 2003.</ref>

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