Following an anti-inflammato ry diet can help counteract the chronic inflammation that is a root cause of many serious diseases, including those that become more frequent as people age. It is a way of selecting and preparing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime.

For many in the modern world, carving out time for both traditional seated meditation and exercise has become close to impossible.

Millions of Americans today are taking dietary supplements, practicing yoga and integrating other natural therapies into their lives. These are all preventive measures that will keep them out of the doctor's office and drive down the costs of treating serious problems like heart disease and diabetes.

I think it's worth trying to do something about obvious sources of stress in your life. But even more important is learning and practicing methods to neutralize the harmful effects of stress on the body and mind. There are many possibilities, anything from meditation and yoga to listening to relaxing music. My personal favorite is simple breathing techniques - they're very effective, take very little time, and they're free.

Imagine that each time you inhale, that the universe is breathing into you, and as you exhale it is breathing out of you.

I know of no culture in the world at present or any time in the past that has not been heavily involved with one or more psychoactive substances.

More than one skillful physician has said that if one asks the right questions, the patient will make the diagnosis for you in his or her own words.