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

Person wearing a hat and long sleeves using a hand tool to tend plants in a field.
Person wearing a hat and long sleeves using a hand tool to tend plants in a field.
Person wearing a hat and long sleeves using a hand tool to tend plants in a field.

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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.

Six people sitting around a wooden table outdoors, toasting with small glasses. The table has bowls of food, a basket of bread, and a vase of white daisies. The setting is a sunny patio with a view of the sea.
Six people sitting around a wooden table outdoors, toasting with small glasses. The table has bowls of food, a basket of bread, and a vase of white daisies. The setting is a sunny patio with a view of the sea.
Six people sitting around a wooden table outdoors, toasting with small glasses. The table has bowls of food, a basket of bread, and a vase of white daisies. The setting is a sunny patio with a view of the sea.

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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.   

Two people walking along rocky cliffs above the ocean, carrying baskets and bags at sunset.
Two people walking along rocky cliffs above the ocean, carrying baskets and bags at sunset.
Two people walking along rocky cliffs above the ocean, carrying baskets and bags at sunset.

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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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