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The term “holistic” as defined as “emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts.” If one part is neglected, the whole cannot exist. A true holistic perspective on life brings together both nutrition and other essential forms of nourishment, including honest and open relationships, a meaningful spiritual practice, a career that inspires you, and physical activity that you enjoy.

The focus on eating whole foods provides your body with the highest levels of nutritional value and supplementing the diet with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, essential fatty acids, etc. when necessary and will provide your body with the added value and these nutrients will provide. However, it is much more than just eating a balanced diet.

Living a healthy balanced lifestyle have a profound impact on mental and physical health. The wrong foods and lack of balanced nutrients can lead to many debilitating psychological and physical symptoms and degenerative health conditions.

An important part of living a holistic healthy lifestyle and adhering to the principles of holistic nutrition is getting to know your body and what it needs. Different people need different things. It all depends on your particular body chemistry - your bio-individuality.

Holistic nutrition is very individualized, personal and specific to your needs. It takes into account a person's overall health and well-being, as well as the issues that he or she is trying to improve or heal. Different illnesses, conditions or diseases have different nutritional requirements and each responds to diet and nutrition uniquely. It is important to see your healthcare provider to correct any illnesses, conditions or diseases that may be stagnate in the body; doing this will allow your body to absorb the nutrients at a cellular level.

Tracy Neely