Feeding the body vs feeding the soul

While this isn't an either or situation, there is definitely a sharp contrast that needs to be recognized and understood.  American culture definitely has the first part of this equation down.  We are a nation of exercise freaks, who have devoted entire markets to the idea of right eating, exercise, vitamins, minerals, supplements, etc, etc. 
Eastern thought, on the other hand, peoples such as Buddhists and Hindus have embraced and understand the idea of holistic living.  Eating, exercise, right thinking, reducing stress, etc, etc are all pursued in an attempt to live healthy lifestyle.  The problem with that kind of eastern thinking is the foundations.  The religions that underlie these are problematic, to say the least. In other words, the religious foundations of eastern thinking introduce insurmountable problems for the Christian.  But this doesn't leave us stuck.
The historic faith, ie Orthodox Christianity, gives us tools for directing a holistic lifestyle.  We don't focus solely on the body, but we don't neglect the body either.  Eastern religion provides a religious approach that proves untenable for the Christian.  Modern America provides a strictly physical approach or a self styled neo pagan New age worldview.  American Protestantism provides a
Worldview reminiscent of the American dream.  Be nice, get rich, be comfortable.
The big thing here is paying attention to the reality of the soul.  We can easily see that our bodies need attention.  Good food, clean water, clean air, and moderate exercise.  This is common sense.  But we ignore the health of our souls at our own expense.  In the same way for the guy who spends the first fifty years of his life sitting on the couch.  He cannot be expected to run a marathon, much less even run around the block.  The man who only feeds his mind and senses with trivialities and distractions cannot be expected to have a heart for God.  This man has not prepared his soul for eternity.  In all honesty, when he dies and stands before God, he will not want to be in God's presence.
The way we form our should will determine the shape they will be in for eternity.  While we are alive, it is not too late to start changing our attitude toward our souls. 
The Orthodox church has THE tools to prepare us for eternity.  Make use of them.