Buddha quotes abound on the internet but this one is a little long. This one captured my imagination long ago. It gives a glimpse that personal evolution is within reach. “Once he has banished malevolence and hatred from his mind, he lives without ill will and is also full of compassion, desiring the welfare of all living […]
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Taoist Breathing Method
The air we breath contributes to our general well-being, but we don’t often think about that in the context of nutrition. Yes, nutrition! Air is a form of nutrient in both biomedicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The exchange of gases occurs in the lungs, where oxygen (O2) is inhaled and carbon dioxide (CO2) […]
Take a Breath
“Take a breath!” is what we say when we or someone becomes worked up with emotion. Somehow we understand that the breath is linked with the nervous system. Here’s a little anatomy and physiology lesson for those of you who find “why” interesting. Air is a form of nutrient in both biomedicine and Traditional […]