The swami helped him learn and practice vegetarianism, yoga, and meditation. These new habits and skills made him feel healthier and more relaxed and psychologically balanced on a daily basis. Ornish gave up his meaty “Texas diet of chili, cheeseburgers, and chalupas.” KEY #3 Reframe The swami helped him learn about Eastern philosophy, a new way of thinking about his situation and his life. This gave Ornish a sense of purpose and perspective and relieved his depression.
