It amazes me what people are willing to put themselves through at the direction of western medical practicioners, yet when it comes to living a balanced life with regular consumption of whole foods, full range movement, breathing practices, time spent outdoors and in natural environments, and adequate rest… they’re a hard pass.
In my first post, “To Be Whole,” I wrote about how I began to engage with the question, “what does it mean to be a healthy human being?” I continued on about human health as a function of wholeness. But what about the process of restoring wholeness? What about healing?
Autumn signals a shift towards balance and reflection, emphasizing the importance of aligning with nature for wellbeing. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this season focuses on supporting the lungs and large intestine through mindful eating, rest, and cleansing practices to prepare for winter.
The human body, often likened to a biological machine, operates more like a dynamic phenomenon, continuously renewing itself through nutrients absorbed from food. While many body parts are replaced over time, healing distinguishes humans from machines. Dietary changes can significantly impact health within weeks, leading to a complete transformation in several years.
In 2009, I discovered I would become a father, prompting a quest for a healthy lifestyle and understanding of being human, influenced by chronic illness and macrobiotic philosophy. This approach emphasizes balance, natural order, and interconnectedness with nature, aiming for overall health and harmony while being mindful of our role in society and the environment.