In Europe, when tobacco was first introduced, it was immediately banned. In Turkey, if you got caught with tobacco, you had your nose slit. China and Russia imposed the death penalty for possession of tobacco.

Conscious breath control is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed, clear state of mind.

Alternative models are neither right nor wrong, just more or less useful in allowing us to operate in the world and discover more and better options for solving problems.

If at the first sign of infection, you always jump in with antibiotics, you do not give the immune system a chance to grow stronger.

Fear and greed are potent motivators. When both of these forces push in the same direction, virtually no human being can resist.

The essence of health is inner balance.

Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders.