Dan Buettner is the New York Times best-selling author of Blue Zones book series. As I’ve poured over his books, and cookbooks, it occurred to me that our community in Kirkwood and Webster Groves is filled with opportunities to become a Blue Zone.
As a National Geographic Explorer and journalist, Dan led a project to discover the regions of the world with the highest longevity. He found that the oldest people in the world live in the happiest places on Earth: places which Dan calls Blue Zones. The centenarians that inhabit these zones have no secret recipe for longevity. Their goal is not necessarily to live past 100 years of age; their goal is to live well.
I believe that we were not made to feel decrepit as we age. I think we were made to live abundantly and strong for a very long time. Blue Zones help us reach our true beauty – through our emotions, spirits, physicality, mentality, social health, mood, and everything that makes us whole. At Nouveau, we emphasize the beauty of the authentic you – all of you.
At Nouveau, we realize the significance of organic living. We don’t believe in quick fixes, we believe in beauty, inside out. We mean it when we say live vibrant, and you will live beautiful, strong, and long. We believe that our skin tells a story, sometimes a secret it has held for a long time. Addressing that secret means looking at the whole person, not just one aspect of them. That’s where the Blue Zones come in.
In the heart of these zones, life thrives with a distinct rhythm. The food is not shipped from a processed food manufacturer. The people in the community move, not because of an expensive gym membership, but because it's their way of life. They work hard, not compelled by deadlines or demands, but propelled by the gratification of accomplishment. The simple act of sharing is the foundation upon which Blue Zones are built.
At the core of life in a Blue Zone is community. Dan describes community as one of the strongest features of a Blue Zone. Our strong sense of community means we have the opportunity to create our own Blue Zone. Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Warson Woods, Glendale and Des Peres are known for their multi-generational family friendly neighborhoods, walkability, and pride placed in supporting locally owned businesses. I'm thrilled to be a part of the movement to make Kirkwood and Webster Groves our Blue Zones. At Nouveau, where we practice community, our goal is to elevate our status to Blue Zone by promoting living beautifully by living well.
When it comes to looking at the essence of Blue Zones, we are talking about holistic health and wellness - physical, mental, and emotional. We believe in connectivity and community, just like in the Blue Zones. I extend my hand to you today to join us in creating our very own Blue Zone. Let’s live together, work together, laugh together, and above all, let’s thrive together.
Join our Blue Zone Community this October. Visit us at Nouveaumedspa.com for more information. Let's journey towards the Blue Zone way of life together!
You are as beautiful as you are whole and well… and in the “Zone.”