Fear is the memory of pain. Addiction is the memory of pleasure. Freedom is beyond both.

When you expand your awareness, seemingly random events will be seen to fit into a larger purpose.

But the real secret to lifelong good health is actually the opposite: Let your body take care of you.

Every experience in life changes the brain's anatomy.

The everyday brain could be dubbed "the baseline brain," because it operates at the minimum functioning to keep you alive and healthy. It controls your heart rate, your blood pressure, your immune function, all of your subconscious impulses. That's not a minor role; the baseline brain is a marvel of complexity and efficiency. But too much of it is devoted to habits, old conditioning, unconscious reflexes, and lack of self-awareness.

One person's enemy is another person's best friend. My favorite food might give you a rash.

Foods to eliminate or minimize include items that are canned, frozen, microwaved, or highly processed. Focus on eating a variety of fresh and freshly-prepared food.