In our fast-paced modern world, the concept of decompression has emerged as a powerful tool for improving overall well-being. According to wellness expert Dimple Jangda, whose insights appear in her book The Ultimate Healing Code, systematically releasing physical and mental clutter can fundamentally transform your quality of life.
The Art of Mental Decompression
Jangda emphasizes that our minds constantly absorb information and emotions, much like sponges. Decompressing before bedtime becomes crucial for mental hygiene. She recommends journaling daily emotions—both positive and negative—to release them from your system. This practice creates what she calls negative space in the mind, allowing room for nourishing ideas to take root.
Creating this mental vacuum involves several practical steps: reading soul-nourishing books, sitting in silent meditation, practicing forgiveness toward those who've caused hurt, and consciously releasing stereotypes about societal standards. The only competition that matters is with your past self, not external benchmarks or other people's expectations.
Physical and Environmental Decluttering
Physical decompression extends beyond mental practices to include body care and living spaces. Jangda, who has experimented with numerous fitness regimens including CrossFit, marathons, Pilates, and various yoga forms, discovered that listening to your body's signals is paramount. Some days call for intense sessions while others require gentle stretching based on bodily feedback.
Your home environment plays an equally vital role in decompression. Jangda advocates adopting the Japanese concept of danshari—decluttering by removing dysfunctional items that no longer serve purpose or joy. Creating empty spaces allows energy to flow freely, reducing stress and improving mental clarity. She recommends replacing chemical-laden products with organic alternatives and incorporating oxygen-producing plants like spider plants, areca palms, and peace lilies.
Social and Dietary Simplification
Decompression extends to social circles and nutrition. Jangda suggests auditing your social calendar and relationships, noting that negative social groups function like crabs in a basket—pulling each other down instead of helping members rise. She recommends limiting social engagements to those that truly add value while delegating tasks professionally to create space for growth opportunities.
Nutritionally, the principle involves choosing farm-to-table ingredients over factory-processed foods. Jangda advises avoiding packaged items stripped of nutrients and instead sourcing fresh, organic produce directly from farmers. She also recommends minimizing consumption of what she terms dead foods—meat, seafood, and eggs—which she believes carry negative vibrational frequencies.
Published by Penguin Random House India in November 2025, The Ultimate Healing Code presents a comprehensive approach to wellness through systematic decompression across all life domains.
