Hello!Welcome to my holistic health blog, which covers many wide-ranging topics such as anatomy and physiology, mediation, massage, nutrition, phytotherapy (herbology), history of various medical modalities, religions/belief systems of the world, stress-relief/management as well as the societal and cultural issues associated with better health and wellness. The content here actually comes from my blog at:https://mindandbodyexercises.wordpress.com/
Be well, become healthier, be wise!Jim Moltzan
Seeing Clearly: Self-Cultivation and the Pursuit of True Nature
August 04, 2026
A Holistic Perspective on Mind–Body Awareness
The goal of many mind–body practices is not simply improved flexibility, strength, or relaxation. At a deeper level, these...
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The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
August 02, 2026
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is a small, bilateral structure located in the anterior hypothalamus, directly above the optic chiasm. It serves as the body’s master ci...
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Exercise, Blood Pressure, and Nasal Breathing and the Nitric Oxide Connection
July 31, 2026
It is often said that exercise raises blood pressure, while slow, controlled breathing calms the system and promotes relaxation. At first glance, these ideas may seem to...
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Designing a Meaningful Life Through Conscious Self-Cultivation
July 30, 2026
A Holistic Perspective on Presence, Purpose, and Human Development
Modern life often leaves many people feeling mentally overstimulated, emotionally fatigued, physically...
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Consciousness Hygiene
July 28, 2026
Consciousness hygiene is not a formal scientific term, but it is increasingly used in psychology, philosophy, meditation traditions, and holistic health to describe the d...
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The Perception of Decline – Has Society Lost Its Moral Compass?
July 26, 2026
It is difficult not to feel that society has been on a downward trajectory for decades. With age, experience, and a broader view of human behavior, patterns begin to emer...
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Mental Hygiene in a Violent Culture: A Holistic View of Media Conditioning
July 24, 2026
In a world saturated by screens, we’ve grown increasingly comfortable with fiction and disturbingly detached from reality. Hollywood and the broader entertainment industr...
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Finding Your Own Way
July 21, 2026
Reflections on High-Control Groups, Personal Autonomy, and the Wisdom of Distance
I spent years navigating high-control and closed groups from the inside. Not as an obse...
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The Hypertension Gap: Numbers vs. Behavior
July 19, 2026
A Holistic Examination of Blood Pressure, Lifestyle, and Modern Healthcare
A Growing Diagnosis
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has become one of the most commonly...
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Is It Really Tai Chi? The Importance of Inquiry, Integrity, and Authenticity
July 17, 2026
Over the past several years, I have noticed an increasing number of martial arts schools and wellness instructors promoting their curriculum with demonstrations and video...
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Groupthink, Collective Hallucinations, and the Importance of Discernment
July 14, 2026
Human beings are social creatures. We learn from one another, depend upon one another, and often seek belonging within families, communities, organizations, religious gro...
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The Ten Essentials of Tai Chi Chuan – The Principles Behind the Practice
July 12, 2026
Many people are introduced to Tai Chi Chuan through its slow, flowing movements. They learn a sequence of postures, practice them repeatedly, and often experience improve...
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The Purpose That Does Not Expire
July 10, 2026
As we get older, many of us begin to understand just how short and precious life truly is. In youth, time can feel almost endless. We imagine there will always be another...
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Self-Care Is Not Selfish: The Oxygen Mask Principle of Life
July 07, 2026
A Holistic Perspective on Service, Responsibility, and Personal Well-Being
One of the most misunderstood concepts in modern culture is the distinction between self-care...
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The Value of a Teacher: Compensation, Contribution, and Legacy
July 07, 2026
Throughout my life, I have studied with and observed a wide variety of teachers, instructors, mentors, coaches, authors, clergy, and educators. Some charged substantial f...
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