Research & Trusted Resources
The following professional organizations and independent medical bodies inform the educational framework behind the 11 Pillars of Well-being. These sources are widely recognized for clinical standards, peer-reviewed research, and professional guidelines.
This list is provided for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical care.
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Movement
Exercise science and physical performance standards.
Trusted organizations:
• American College of Sports Medicine
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Rest
Sleep medicine and recovery science.
Trusted sources:
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• Sleep Research Society
• Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Hydration
Hydration, electrolyte balance, and performance physiology.
Trusted sources:
• International Society of Sports Nutrition
• European Hydration Institute
• Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Whole Foods
Clinical nutrition and metabolic health research.
Trusted sources:
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• American Society for Nutrition
• Nutrients Journal
Positive Mindset
Behavioral science and cognitive resilience research.
Trusted sources:
• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
• International Positive Psychology Association
• Journal of Applied Psychology
Beautiful Environment
Environmental health and indoor wellness standards.
Trusted sources:
• International WELL Building Institute
• Building Biology Institute
• Indoor Air Journal
Nature
Nature exposure and psychophysiological health research.
Trusted sources:
• Forest Therapy Association
• International Society for Environmental Epidemiology
• Journal of Environmental Psychology
Stillness
Mindfulness, stress physiology, and nervous system research.
Trusted sources:
• International Stress Management Association
• Mindfulness Journal
• Psychoneuroendocrinology Journal
Emotions
Emotional regulation and behavioral health science.
Trusted sources:
• International Society for Emotion Research
• Association for Contextual Behavioral Science
• Emotion Journal
Community
Social connection, longevity, and resilience research.
Trusted sources:
• International Association for Relationship Research
• Social Science & Medicine Journal
• Journal of Community Psychology
Intuition
Decision-making science and self-awareness research. Trusted sources:
• Society for Judgment and Decision Making
• Association for Psychological Science
• Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes Educational Disclaimer
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