The idea of a holistic weight loss plan is something that many people find appealing.
Holism, in simple terms, means to treat the whole being (mind, body and spirit), rather than a single part.
How does your spirit affect how much you weigh?
What exactly is your spirit, anyway?
People define spirit in different ways. To some people, it is a religious concept, a belief in God, you might say.
To others, it is the life flow that surrounds the body, entering it at specific points.
In several types of traditional medicine, it is believed that illness is caused by a disruption of the flow; that the body’s natural state is one of good health.
People that adhere to that idea use meditation, acupressure, yoga and other measures to balance the life flow and restore good health.
According to scientific research, yoga may help people maintain a healthy weight, because of the physical activity involved.
From a psychological standpoint, the spirit and the mind are connected.
People that are secure and happy do not need to rely on comfort foods to get them through the day.
They are able to eat according to a plan, but they are confident enough to allow changes to the plan, because they want to have lunch with a friend.
