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This Free Herb Helps With Anxiety and HBP

Field Bindweed or Convolvulus arvensis is Free and Lowers Blood Pressure and Helps with Depression, Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety and Contains Lots of Antioxidants, Antibacterial, and Anti-Fungal and More. It Has Lots of Health Benefits. Very Safe Taken as Directed. See Science References Below. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science Studies Below:

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Beware of Alcohol and Ultra-Processed Food

The Surgeon General Said That Alcohol is Directly Connected to Cancer. And Governor Newson of Califo ia is Going After Ultra-Processed Food. Both of Them Cause Disease and Suffering. This is Important to Watch. See Lots of New Science Articles Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Scientific Articles Below:— Tons of New Science Articles About This. NIH - 2024 - Breast cancer, alcohol, and phosphate toxicity

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Heme Iron in Animal Products Linked to Diabetes

Brand New Study With Over 200,000 People Showed That Eating Heme Iron in Animal Products is Directly Connected to Type 2 Diabetes. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. References: MD Linx - 2024 - Significant link found between heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, and type 2 diabetes risk NIH - 2021 - Perspective: Plant-Based Eating Pattern for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Practical Considerations

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Heme Iron in Animal Products Linked to Diabetes

Brand New Study With Over 200,000 People Showed That Eating Heme Iron in Animal Products is Directly Connected to Type 2 Diabetes. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. References: MD Linx - 2024 - Significant link found between heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, and type 2 diabetes risk NIH - 2021 - Perspective: Plant-Based Eating Pattern for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Practical Considerations

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Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol, and HBP With This Food

Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol, and HBP With This Food Gossypium hirsutum or Cotton Seed Capsules Help With Lowering Cholesterol, Lowering Blood Sugar, Lowers Blood Pressure and Strengthens the Immune System, Prevent Heart Disease, Great for the GI Tract, Edible and Good Food, and So Much More. Used Safely for Thousands of Years. See Science References Below. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science Studies Below:

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Practical Applications of the Power of Immobility

The Mother provides a practical example of the ‘power of immobility’, albeit as applied in the exte al world and society. There is an apocryphal story from the time of the Mahabharata. Drona, the preceptor of the sons of Dhritarashtra and the sons of Pandu, princes and future king of the Kaurava kingdom, was teaching the lesson of the day to them. All 100 of the Kaurava princes were asked, one by one, if they had learned the lesson of the day, which was ‘not to become angry’. They each replied affirmatively.

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A Basic Form of Intuition

We frequently hear people say that they had a “gut feeling” that something was not right when they went to a certain place. In fact, most of us have had similar feelings from time to time. We don’t have any exte ally perceptible facts to base this feeling on. It just ‘is’. The same thing happens when we get into certain situations or interact with certain people. We just ‘know’ there is something there to take care about.

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Drink This and End Pain and Prevent The Big “C”

Drink This and End Pain and Prevent The Big “C” This Drink Will Make Your Pain Disappear and Prevent Lots of Diseases and Get Rid of Inflammation. Simple to Make This Juice is a Powerful! Safe and Effective! See Science References Below. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science Studies Below: NIH - 2021 - Transepithelial Anti-Neuroblastoma Response to Kale among Four Vegetable Juices Using In Vitro Model Co-Culture System

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Distinguishing Rapid Process of Thought from True Intuition

We occasionally meet people who seem to be highly intuitive. With very few facts, and with a very fast response time, they seem to understand and decide things successfully that we are struggling to deal with, and for which we need considerably more time. In some cases, there may be the functioning of the higher power of intuition, but actually in many cases, there is simply a rapid correlation response going on in the brain. Sometimes this is a matter of experience and instantaneous pattern recognition.

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Spiritual Experience Transcends the Mind’s Understanding

The mind cannot comprehend experiences with which it has no familiarity. Sri Aurobindo describes a spiritual status that is experiential in nature. When there is such an experience, the mind tries to describe or transcribe that experience into its normal process of linear thought expressed in words. Usually this transcription process falls far short and the mind is left with a confused and vague sense that there is something beyond its realm.

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The Deeper Meaning of Will-Power

We speak generally about exercising will-power, particularly when it relates to overcoming an impulsion or attempting to achieve some particular result. We may want to overcome an addiction, or follow a particular diet and we struggle to carry out our resolve. We make ‘new year’s resolutions’ to create a form of will for the upcoming year, to somehow improve ourselves in some way from our current status.

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Beta Sitosterol is it Healthy? The Pros and Cons

Beta Sitosterol is it Healthy? The Pros and Cons Beta Sitosterol Used for a Long Time for Lowering Cholesterol, Prostate Health, Preventing Heart Disease, and Extending Life. But Is it Healthy? Watch Very Short Video. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Lots of Science References Below. See Science Studies Below - There are Thousands of Scientific Studies on this. NIH- 2024 - β-Sitosterol suppresses hepatocellular carcino** growth and metastasis via FOXM1-regulated Wnt/β-catenin pathway

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How to Develop and Utilize the Power of Intuition in Oneself

Those who wish to develop and utilize the power of intuition in their own lives have to address their active mental process, so as to open up the receptivity to the higher intuitive force, and allow it to modify the action of the mentality itself. There is a parable out of the teachings of Jesus that says essentially that one does not put new wine into old bottles. This is relevant here, as the intuition cannot be jumbled successfully into the normal mental process that is the standard known by most people.

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Hummingbird Leaf Amazing for Inflammation, Strong Bones, Diabetes

Hummingbird Leaf Amazing for Inflammation, Strong Bones, Diabetes Hummingbird Leaf or Sesbania grandiflora is Amazing for Strong Bones, Soothing Away Inflammation, and Has a Good Amount of Iron. Also Boosts Up Immune System, Good for Diabetes, Helps With Stress and Relaxation. Plus it’s Great for Digestion, Lots of Antioxidants, and The Bean is Tasty in Salads and Free Food. No Side-Effects. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years.

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Intuition and the Need for Self-Surrender

We get an intimation of what we should do, how we should respond to a situation. Then all the excuses and justifications and ‘needs’ and temporizing begin, and we find that there are good reasons why we should not do exactly, in the precise way, that the inner guidance tells us something should be done. It is not the time, there are so many issues or obstacles, there may be negative consequences from feedback or pushback when we try to act. Whatever it may be, the guidance gets ‘watered down’.

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Laugh Daily for Fantastic Health - Brand New Studies

New Studies Show Laughter Lowers Your Chances of Heart Attacks and Strokes, Lowers Blood Pressure, Boosts Your Immune System, Helps PMS, Lowers Stress, Prevents Tooth Loss, Prevents Anxiety, Creates Better Mental Health, Creates Better Quality of Life, and Prevent Disease in General. In Japan They Have Laughter Day on August 8th. And the Japanese Government Recommends Laughing Out Loud Daily. After All Laughter is the Best Medicine. See Brand New Science References Below. Watch Short Video. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 33 Years.

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Mindfulness, Conscious Attention and the Harmonious Development of the Body

There is a discipline that asks an individual to focus on conscious attention to each thought, each emotion and each movement he makes, through a process called ‘mindfulness’. This is intended primarily to center the individual’s mind and attention and focus the person on the present moment rather than having the mind jumping in all different directions. The process however can also be utilized proactively as part of a development of physical culture, the use of conscious attention to strengthen the physical being and bring its activity into a harmonious and consistent movement.

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The Three General Forms of Response to the Touches of Nature

Endurance can be trained and developed. There are entire philosophical programs that have developed to systematically help an individual face the pressures and circumstances of the world with a sense of equality and equanimity. Some of these disciplines rely on acclimating the body to handle increasing stress. One well-known escape artist from the 20th century used to immerse himself in a bathtub of ice in order to prepare his body for extremely cold water during his performances. Others do systematic training to harden their bodies and prepare them for various extreme conditions.

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The Evolution and Manifestation of New Powers of Consciousness

Plato in the famous dialogues recounting the teaching of his mentor, Socrates, recounts the understanding that Socrates held that education was simply a recognition by the individual of what he already knows. The process of education was one of drawing out, removing the obstacles to the expression of the knowledge and not a matter of “stuffing in” that we consider to be education in today’s world. The Latin language root of the term education literally means to draw out, or to lead out, thus emphasizing the Socratic view.

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The Vital Nature: Desire and the Reaction to Failure in Obtaining the Object of Desire

The vital nature is closely tied to the operation of desire. Whether it is a desire for recognition, for money, for sex, for achievement of some sort, for acceptance or comfort, the vital nature activates its energy to reach out and grab some result it believes will satisfy that desire. At the same time, this vital seeking is frequently frustrated. Obstacles come in the way. Something we are expecting or hoping for simply does not come our way.

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Fantastic Oil for Infections, AntiAging, Diabetes, and More

Fantastic Oil for Infections, AntiAging, Diabetes, and More Calendula or Calendula Officinalis as an Oil is Fantastic for Speeding Up Wound Healing and Slowing the Aging Process. It’s Anti-inflammatory, Helps Prevent Liver Disease and Diabetes, and GI problems. Also great for Bacterial, Protozoal, Fungal, and Viral Infections, and Much More. And Very Safe! See Science References Below. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science Studies Below:

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5 Tasty Holiday Foods That Keep Away Viruses

5 Tasty Holiday Foods That Keep Away Viruses 5 Tasty Holiday Foods That Keep Away Viruses. Holiday Foods That Boost Up Your Immune System and Prevent a Flu or Cold. Watch Very Short Video. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science References Below. See Science Studies Below— Lots of Studies NIH - 2022 - Cranberry: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Activity and Impact on Human Health: Overview NIH - 2024 - A Frontier Review of Nutraceutical Chinese Yam

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The Will to Endure and the Body’s Ability to Withstand Hardship and Suffering

While most people are quite insulated from direct confrontation with extremes which the body is asked to endure, our modern media makes it possible to see and relate to some of these extreme situations. Far beyond the pressure of training for and running in a marathon race, there are circumstances, some of them voluntary, many of them involuntary, which expose us to the powers of the body to withstand what can only be called extreme suffering with a will to live and endure that beggars the imagination.

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Avoiding Self-Deception While Developing the Power of Intuition

When a seeker begins to explore the inner realms and undertakes what Sri Aurobindo describes in his epic poem, Savitri: a Legend and a Symbol, as an ‘adventure of consciousness and joy’, he is confronted with numerous unfamiliar circumstances, powers, forces, and pressures that are not all benign, and not all supportive of his spiritual aspiration and development. As he begins to develop the power of intuition, the seeker must exercise real caution to ensure that he is not simply opening the door to impulses, ideas, and forces that take the shape of intuition to his inexperienced view.

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Review of Huppy Tooth Cleaning Tablets

Review of Huppy Tooth Cleaning Tablets My Review of Huppy Tooth Cleaning Tablets! I Was a Skeptic! A Safe and Very Effective Alte ative to Toothpaste. And It’s Very Portable, No Tubes to Dispose, AllNatural, Safe, Non-Toxic. Plus Strengthens Enamel and Prevents Tooth Decay. Great for Traveling or Camping or if You Want a Healthier Alte ative to Toxic Toothpaste. Plus Vegan, Curelty-Free, and Plastic Free. Watch Very Short Video. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. rn#Review_of_Huppy_Tooth_Cleaning_Tabletsrn#Huppy

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Seaweed Oil For Amazing Young Looking Skin

Seaweed Oil For Amazing Young Looking Skin Seaweed Oil is Amazing for Getting Rid of Wrinkles, Age Lines, Whitening Skin, Protecting Your Skin, and Making Your Skin Look Young Again! Time to Turn Back The Clock and Rejuvenate Your Skin With Seaweed Oil. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. Science References: — Lots of Science References - Here are Just a Few

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The Fourfold Power of Intuition and Its Action In the Human Instruments of Mind, Life and Body

A major conce for those who are desirous of shifting from the mental to the intuitional consciousness definitely lies in the transition, how that is going to work, what the role of the mind, if any, is in this transition and how the consciousness will function as it shifts to reliance on the intuitional capacities. There is a definite anxiety about discontinuing reliance on the mental power which has built up and carried the individual through their development.

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The Limits and the Effectivity of Prayer

When we reflect on what we mean by prayer, and what expectations we have for it, we can determine both the limits and the uses of prayer in navigating our way through life, and obtaining results aligned with our aspirations. In the USA it is common for people to send “thoughts and prayers” for those subject to mass school shootings, for instance, when they have little or no interest whatsoever in actually addressing the underlying causes and doing anything at all to mitigate the problem.

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The Power of an Integral Immobility

The general concept of ‘immobility’ in the face of exte al pressures is actually not a new discovery. Stoicism encouraged people to develop ways to withstand the pressures of the exte al world and accept those pressures without wilting or breaking under them. For the most part, however, the stoics still struggle with the forces that assail them. They work to restrain their outer nature from reacting and with considerable practice, they gain a measure of resistance.

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The Psychic Being Provides Instant Protection When It is Active and Guiding the Being

We train the physical body with intense repetition to create what is called ‘muscle memory’. This allows the body to respond, instantly, without thought, when certain circumstances occur. Not all circumstances require the instantaneous response of the body, or even if they do, the body may not have the needed training and experience to deal with that circumstance.

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A Technique to Shift to Another Domain of Consciousness

It is a well-recognised phenomena that when an individual focuses his concentration down to a single point, and fixes it there long enough, he suddenly can shift to a new domain of consciousness, and everything becomes wide, clear and known from that new standpoint. There is a yogic practice called ‘tratak’ which has the individual fix his focus on a flame, a candle or some other bright object until he passes out of the exte al consciousness into that new domain. This can also occur through focus on a mantra, or through concentration of conscious force (tapasya) on a single subject.

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Heme Iron in Animal Products Linked to Diabetes

Brand New Study With Over 200,000 People Showed That Eating Heme Iron in Animal Products is Directly Connected to Type 2 Diabetes. Watch Very Short Video. See Science References Below. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. References: MD Linx - 2024 - Significant link found between heme iron, found in red meat and other animal products, and type 2 diabetes risk NIH - 2021 - Perspective: Plant-Based Eating Pattern for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Practical Considerations

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Hypnosis and Individual Development of Its Action for Liberation from the Control of the Surface Waking Consciousness

We tend to label actions and thereby don’t reflect on the implications of them. Thus, for most people, when we use the term ‘hypnosis’ we associate it with a hypnotist using some unique power to gain some control over another individual’s will and actions. Since its introduction in the West, hypnosis has been controversial, both as to its actual power of action and the implications of that power of action. Many have lumped it into the category of ‘pseudo-science’, a sort of ‘trick’ carried out by a magician or con-man.

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The Power of Silence of the Mind

We are habituated, particularly in the modern world, to the mind constantly interacting with its environment, with sensations, with media and with ideas. We are also addicted to the activity, the energy, of the mind’s engagement and when the mind is not engaged somehow, we either sleep, or seek distraction. Modern technology provides us the distraction and many people nowadays are addicted to their devices, television, cinema, radio, or internet and social media.

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All Problems Can Be Solved Through the Power of Concentration

In the yoga sutras of Patanjali, the power of concentration is extolled. In particular, the one-pointed concentration on any particular object unites the seeker with the object such that they become one. At that point, all of the secrets of the object are delivered up to the person undertaking the concentration. The process of unification through one pointed concentration with the object is called samyama. Anything can become the object of such focus, including any particular issue, obstacle, decision, plan, direction or practical skill one wants to choose.

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Prayer and Aspiration, Part 3

What is the experience of prayer in our being? If it is a form of bargaining, with an expectation of a return, then it takes on the colour of a business deal. We give from our side the prayer and the expression of gratitude or adherence, and in return, we get something we desire from the Divine.

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The Power of Mastery

We operate on multiple levels at the same time. There is the exte al level comprised of actual physical, vital and mental actions we undertake. We speak, we express ourselves through gestures and body language. We undertake physical activities. At the same time however, there is the unspoken energetic vibration that we create and send out, which impacts others without words, without physical gesture, simply by vibrating and interacting with the vibrational field of others.

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Is Eating Nori Seaweed Healthy?

Is Eating Nori Seaweed Healthy? Is Eating Nori The Black Seaweed Used in Sushi Healthy? See Pros and Cons! You Might Be Surprised! Watch Very Short Video. Dr. Paul Haider – Award Winning Master Herbalist and Health and Wellness Instructor for 34 Years. See Science References Below. See Science Studies Below— Lots and Lost of Studies About Nori NIH - 2024 - Dietary Porphyra tenera ameliorated dextran sodium sulfate-induced colitis in mice via modulating gut microbiota dysbiosis

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Aspiration and the Witness Consciousness

When spiritual seekers attempt to implement the technique of the separation of Purusha and Prakriti, they generally go through a stage where they try to utilize the mind to observe. The mind, however, is not the instrument for the actual shift to the standpoint of the Purusha; in fact, the mind is one of the elements that is to be observed by the Purusha.

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Utilizing the Mind-Body Connection

We find that our state of physical health clearly impacts our minds. In cases of severe pain, the mind may actually be fixated on the pain signals and be unable, for that period of time, to focus on virtually anything else. But the connection is more subtle than simply reacting to acute pain. We find that as we experience some kind of discomfort, we begin to worry, to speculate, to research causes of the symptoms we are experiencing and then, to begin to ‘self-diagnose’ and create scenarios in our minds about what is taking place and what the impact will be.

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