A brief History: Acupuncture is generally held to have originated in China, being first mentioned in documents dating from a few hundred years leading up to the Common Era. Sharpened stones and bones that date from about 6000 BCE have been interpreted as instruments for acupuncture treatment but they may simply have been used as surgical instruments for drawing blood or … [Read more...] about Acupuncture: BS or Not?
OMAD – The latest diet for the lazy that actually works!
It's been 60 days since I started my One Meal A Day (OMAD) regimen. The first few days were tough. I slogged it out and it all turned out to be more than worth the wait. What is it? OMAD consists of restricting your entire caloric intake for the day to just one hour of the day. ONE HOUR. Let that sink in. In a day you only eat for one hour. Of course, if you think about it … [Read more...] about OMAD – The latest diet for the lazy that actually works!
The Real Science behind Self-Help – Part One
The following is an excerpt from Why The Law Of Attraction Is Bullshit: And What To Do Instead Rhetorical evidence aside, there is some validity to certain self-help techniques. In fact, most of them are based on a combination of anecdotal stories that offer evidence for the strategy and real scientific studies that have dived in and studied exactly how the different techniques … [Read more...] about The Real Science behind Self-Help – Part One
Does Prayer Work?
People with a rational mindset do not always turn to prayer to have their requests met. Regardless of your belief system, however, it is built on that—a belief. Have you ever prayed for something and not had that prayer fulfilled? The common excuse is that ‘it is not time’ or ‘that is not the path that God has chosen’. Some people even blame their intent, believing that they … [Read more...] about Does Prayer Work?
Motivation to develop a strong work ethic (part 2)
LOA will not help you succeed in life. Mediation will not help you succeed in life. At least not by themselves. You will not get anywhere in life unless you develop a strong work ethic. A strong work ethic will get you incredibly far in life. In fact, it will also help you overcome the hardest parts of your life by making you resilient, tough and immune to criticism. What … [Read more...] about Motivation to develop a strong work ethic (part 2)