Medicine Philosophy

In the Buddhist tradition, Vipassana means "insight into the true nature of reality". It is one of the world's most ancient forms of meditation and courses in the technique are offered around the world. In this detailed essay, author Robert Crayola describes his experiences at one such course, providing a thorough account of the pros and cons involved. This audiobook will help you decide if a course in Vipassana is right for you, and includes information on taking a course yourself.

Have you ever wondered how to effectively deal with stress and anxiety? The answer is with the relaxation response! The relaxation response teaches how to relax by using relaxation techniques that run the gamut from meditation techniques to relaxation music. This book takes a look at how to reduce stress and anxiety in simple easy-to-do ways that anyone can practice.

Mitgefühl und Liebe bilden die stärksten Kräfte, die Buddha-Natur in uns zu erwecken und zu entfalten...

El Tao Te King, de más de 2000 años de antigedad, es uno de los ejes referenciales del pensamiento oriental. Atribuido de Lao-Tsé, del cual se dice que estuvo meditando durante 80 años en el vientre de su madre virgen antes de decidirse a nacer, consta de 81 puntos compuestos de máximas breves en torno al "Tao", y de modo singular empieza la obra afirmando que 'Del Tao que se puede hablar, no es el Tao eterno'.

The law of attraction can easily overwhelm us. But it doesn't have to. The intention of this short guide is to eliminate all the stress surrounding the subject. Straightforward advice should make you feel more at ease about how the law of attraction naturally functions in your life. Manifesting your desires, in my opinion, should be fun and easy and never too stressful. Anxiety doesn't need to be there. And if it's not there, the law of attraction will start working for you.

This small book focuses on why understanding neuroscience and evolution can be helpful in understanding why thoughts arise (as virtual simulators) during meditation. Includes a pointed discussion on the importance of science in mapping our interior quests of consciousness.

Discover how to live differently with Hygge lifestyle, learn how to stay with other people and live together in peace to keep your mood free, and how to enjoy the pleasures of life. With this simple and brief manual, you will have the key to the secret of the Danes to have a peaceful life. This isn’t yet another audiobook of unproven principles difficult to live by and ultimately doomed to fail. So many studies have been carried out to understand why Danes are so happy. And Hygge has always been the answer.

The great scientists Louis Pasteur (1822-1893) and Joseph Lister (1827-1912) revolutionized medical practice in the 19th century. Pasteur's discovery of the cause of fermentation formed the basis of modern germ theory while Lister developed antiseptic surgical methods based on that. The book contains a description of the theory, and accounts of their work and experiments.

I am tired of relying on pharmaceuticals and chemicals to deal with every day common illness, from a cold to a headache to high blood pressure. Every medication we use, no matter how common or well-researched, comes with intended and unintended effects. Some of these effects, such as the intended effects, are desired, like pain relief when taking pain relief medication. The problem is the unintended effects these medications cause in the body.

I am tired of relying on pharmaceuticals and chemicals to deal with everyday common illnesses, from a cold to a headache to high blood pressure. Every medication we use, no matter how common or well researched, comes with intended and unintended effects. Some of these, such as the intended effects, are desired, like pain relief when taking pain relief medication. The problem is the unintended effects these medications cause in the body.

In the book, Gawande is able to build a narrative through the collection of experiences that leads to the conclusion that as we perceive ourselves as closer to death, our thoughts on mortality transform our goals and values to that of simpler things. Through a collection of insights, statistics and stories, Gawande argues on how we should focus less on prolonging life and more on how we can make it more meaningful. (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you’re looking for the original book, it is available from Amazon and Audible.)