The Youngstown native and 2007 Boardman High School graduate recently released a free, publicly accessible health and wellness guide designed to help people better understand nutrition, stress, mental health and everyday lifestyle decisions — especially at a time when many feel overwhelmed by conflicting or unreliable health information.
In the past two years, Jian Vaca said that he developed a comprehensive full-length health book and released it in early 2025.
“From the beginning, I knew there was a need for a truly free, standalone version for the communities that have shaped me. The result is ‘Holistic Health on a Budget,’ a free community edition now being shared directly with local food banks, nonprofits, and community organizations throughout Northeast Ohio, including the Mahoning Valley,” Vacca said.
He said this is what makes the resource unique:
• It was created using AI tools like ChatGPT to organize and clarify complex information in a transparent, ethical way.
• It teaches readers to use these tools responsibly for health education and reflection.
• It’s completely free, with no required sign-ups, ads, or sales funnels.
• It is being distributed locally through community organizations as a public-service education resource.
Vacca earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Youngstown State University in 2011 and a master’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State University in 2015.
For more information about what’s in the book and how to get the free download, visit https://
holisticblueprint.gumroad.com/l/msmiv.
