The cultural change mainly affected the peoples lifestyle, economy, and consumerism. Due to the consequence of cultural change directly or indirectly influencing the traditional system of their socio-cultural and economic life and also influence the people’s health. The present study traces the quality of life and cultural health of Kurichiya tribal community in Wayand district Kerala. Kurichiya a matrilineal joint family group in habiting in Wayanad district of Kerala state. This population is traditionally agricultural community, and their life and culture tuned accordingly. As a tribal community pursuing certain traditional food culture and a strict customs related their livelihood. But today due to the influence of technological and economic change and for increasing the better quality of life they move to break some cultural practice especially food and economy. This context paper aims to document the way of life has undergone over a period of time and particularly the factors that determine the notion of quality of life and wellbeing.