Thursday, January 19, 2023

buddhism and bacteria


thu, Jan 19, 2023 11:18 pm

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have trekked to several remote Tibetan Buddhist temples to study the gut microbiomes of meditating monks. The findings suggest the long-term practice of deep meditation could positively impact gut bacteria composi




Literally, you are what you eat.

I stay away from things like wheat.

Has genes that can cause chronic inflammation.

That is, unlike a bee sting which is temporary.

More like plaque build-up in the arteries.

My former personal physician recommended meditation to me.

Wasn't good at it.

So, swim instead and eat fermented foods such as kombucha drinks, Greek yogurt and Icelandic yogurt, or Skyr.  Swam over 2,000 meters tonight in an indoor pool.

And take a probiotic with breakfast.


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