vegan ( unless you ’ re ready ), but it does mean adjusting the balance of our diet to include more health-promoting plants and less meat and processed foods . As the ancients understood , our wellness depends on what we eat . 5
OIL , WATER , AND HEAT
For centuries , people around the world have used some combination of water , oil , and heat to help foster wellness — from saunas , steam baths , and sweat lodges to hot oil and Swedish massage . These are , to me , some of the funnest wellness practices because they not only promote healing but restore our mind and soul as well . Many cultures around the world have used these basic ingredients to promote wellness , and you can embrace them , too .
6 crappy oil in a luxury car can reduce the car ’ s performance and longevity , what we feed our bodies can impact our ability to stay healthy and to heal after illness . Modern data supports the dietary practices of our ancestors , which emphasized a whole-food , plant-based diet . This doesn ’ t mean becoming a full-on
MUSIC AND COMMUNITY
Social wellness is a vital part of achieving a state of well-being . And what better way to engage in a loving way with our community than with sound and music ? Cultures around the world have long used sound and music as an integral part of the healing