Joy in everything
The famous philosopher Alan Watts said, "Enjoy every little thing you do." What did he mean, and how does it apply to our
Featured Essay — Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback: Is it science or expensive placebo?
You sit in front of a screen. Electrodes on your scalp. You watch a movie that plays smoothly when your brain waves hit target patterns and pauses when they don&
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Inflammation - its affect on weight
Inflammation is the response of the human body to an aggravation. In medicine, they use the term "insult." So when you do something
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Iron - why do I have low iron?
I have low iron levels, compared to most people my age. For someone who professes to live a healthy life, this should be very surprising.
Real Food or Supplements?
Real food or supplement? This is a topic I get extremely torn over. Every day, the people I meet ask me, "What supplements should
Lies - Only the Mind tells them
"I hate a liar more than I hate a thief. A thief is only after my salary; a liar is after my reality."
Heart - how big is yours?
"He is a big-hearted guy." Have you heard this term used for a kind, generous soul, one who is willing to share time
Live, Dont Think
"Zen sirituality does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is peeling potatoes." René Descartes, the French philosopher
Force Fitting Behavior
Force-fitting behavior is something our parents or tribe used to do. Today, we are all subjected to it at a global level, perhaps even without
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Clenching - can it increase strength?
To prevent injuries, boxers use mouth guards. You might have seen Mike Tyson clamp on a guard to prevent his teeth from getting knocked out.