The environmentally conscious mindset of the Eco-valley Programme’s three foundation pillars is the creation of sustainability for the unity of the individual, society and the environment. An important element of this is the maintenance of physical and mental health. Prevention, the maintenance of health, along with the natural methods used for treatment are the main aspects in the field of medicine. Western style medicine has proven to be excellent in the curing of many ailments, however for the maintenance of health, with regards to lifestyle advice it is advisable to consider eastern, primarily Ayurvedic (ancient Indian) healing principles as well as its concrete recommendations.