Every person has the desire to be healthy. No one enjoys a runny nose, headaches or chronic pains. However, so often we do not take the time to truly examine what healthy living means. The methods with which we use to pursue good health affect not only our bodies, but also affects the lives of those around us and the world in which we live. Even decisions as simple as from whom we buy our groceries, or the type of food we choose to ingest have long-term repercussions that we are often not even aware of.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes holistic as “relating to or concerned with wholes or with complete systems rather than with the analysis of, treatment of, or dissection into parts. “Holistic health treats the individual as an integrated system and assesses as well as treats physical, psychological, and mental conditions. Every choice we make affects all aspects of our life. Our personal lifestyle choices affect our communities and our environment. For myself, holistic living means eating and living in such a way that demonstrates the respect I have for myself. It also is a reflection of the value I have for all life on this planet and the respect of that which nourishes and sustains life.
The purpose of this blog is to share with family and friends my passion for healthy living. I intend not only to record my own journey through holistic health, but also to inform and encourage others. Hopefully you will be inspired to pursue your own research. I believe we are all connected and for myself, holistic means my acknowledgement and participation in the reality that my decisions and actions can cause change. Whether that change is massive or slight, I want that change to be for the better.
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