"A person who has not comprehended the doctrine of the Buddha is infatuated by long life and considers himself as immortal, even though he may see many deaths around him; He is infatuated by good health and considers himself free from disease even though he may see countless diseased
"A monk may be stained with defilements, bereft of self-control and awareness of reality. Such a monk, though he may wear the'stained cloth’ (the monk’s robe, which has been specially coloured with dye obtained from wild plants), is not worthy of such a saintly garb."
Symptoms are a wonderful tool that your body uses as a signalling tool. For most of us, symptoms are an annoyance at best or downright unfair at worst. How can my head hurt all the time? Or why am I the only one to get stomach aches? I wish for
We all learn. All the time. So what differentiates someone who learns better than you? Is the person inherently brighter? Or what about someone who takes time to grasp something? Is that person inherently less intelligent? As human beings, we cherish intelligent, quick learners, or thinkers. Let us use the
The time for retribution is here. Over the past week, I have been observing the establishment hit back. It was inevitable, but we should all be aware and keep our eyes open. If you have not read it already, the New York Magazine published an article on Andrew Huberman. Separately,
One of the most common questions that I get asked all the time is how much water to drink. Therefore, for the benefits of everyone, let me give a definitive on what I’ve learnt about water. The answers would depend on your lifestyle and activity. If you play sports,
Experts recommend a Dexa scan for individuals over fifty. A dexa scan, in case you are not aware, allows you to understand the composition of your body and the density of your bones. Should you get a Dexa scan, or is there an alternative? As we age, our body composition
Opinions and beliefs. How often should you change your mind? If there is one quality that determines the outcomes in your life, it could easily be your ability to change your mind. A lot. I know this may sound strange, but it will make sense once I explain. Human beings
The medical world has developed Polaris, an AI tool. It takes large data sets and then goes about trying to predict the future. It is your future that it is predicting, so we should all pay attention. The last few years have witnessed an explosion in AI tools that automate
Hypoxia is a condition where the body is not getting sufficient oxygen. So why would you use hypoxia as a means to increase muscle strength? I am not sure if you've seen them before, but I recently came across bands that you can strap around your arms or
Do you filter the water in your shower? If you have never thought about it, maybe you should. Your home gets water that contains chemicals and minerals. Magnesium, chlorine, and even bacteria, to name a few. The water that you use to shower has an effect on your health. Therefore,
Aging is a fascinating topic. Is aging normal? Should we all age? Why do we age, and is there a way to stop or even reverse aging? Questions such as these have confounded humanity forever. Qin Shihuang, a Chinese Emperor, spent his entire life trying to find the elixir of