A Holistic Approach to Health: Taking Care of the Body and Mind For Increased Longevity
A Holistic Approach to Health: Taking Care of the Body and Mind For Increased Longevity
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Discover Your Purpose
Discover Your Purpose
The Okinawans call it “ikigai” and in Nicoya, it’s known as “plan de vida.” This guiding sense of individual purpose or “reason for being” is the foundation of psychological well-being in the blue zones. It also fosters a positive outlook to make individuals more resilient in times of stress.
The Okinawans call it “ikigai” and in Nicoya, it’s known as “plan de vida.” This guiding sense of individual purpose or “reason for being” is the foundation of psychological well-being in the blue zones. It also fosters a positive outlook to make individuals more resilient in times of stress.
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Find Your Moai
Find Your Moai
A strong social network, called “moai” in Okinawa, is essential to health. Friends in the Blue Zones build a supportive community and model healthy habits like diet and exercise. Living near family is also very nurturing for aging populations.
A strong social network, called “moai” in Okinawa, is essential to health. Friends in the Blue Zones build a supportive community and model healthy habits like diet and exercise. Living near family is also very nurturing for aging populations.
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Move Naturally
Move Naturally
In the blue zones, exercise is a part of everyday life through tasks like walking, gardening, and farming. This moderate, consistent movement supports heart health and keeps the body strong. All without a gym membership.
In the blue zones, exercise is a part of everyday life through tasks like walking, gardening, and farming. This moderate, consistent movement supports heart health and keeps the body strong. All without a gym membership.
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