Most religions teach moderation, which is the balance between excess and
deficit. Moderation leads to happiness and good health. Spirituality can teach people to
be moderate and motivate people to maintain healthy lifestyles. The Chumash Indian
Religion is discussed in detail since balance is an essential component of the religion.
Keywords: African, Buddhism, Christianity, Chumash, Confucianism, Hinduism,
Islam, Moderation, Sacred Medicine, Taoism.