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I just finished reading Brain Respiration written by Ilchi Lee. It's a good and inspiring book I think, though many of the exercise and meditation techniques explained in this book based on the ancient Indian and Chinese concepts of cakras and meridians, instead of new concepts.

My job requires me to work on the computer several hours a day, and though I use an LCD instead of a CRT screen, I still concern about my eye health. What could eye problems be caused by the working style? Is there any herb I can take to prevent them?

In the past, I used to sneeze and snort every morning. It's a bit better after I started practicing yoga, and now the morning allergy symptoms just occasionally occur, but the allergy is still there. Is there any herbs I can take to completely get rid of the problem?

I think it's one of the easiest and most enjoyable practices we can do. Some researches have reported many benefits of laugh. Do you set a schedule for this "exercise"? :D

Do you utilize mantras in your meditation? A mantra is a great means to focus your mind during meditation. Meditation techniques based on yoga tradition always involve mantras.

My girlfriend has a recurring kidney problem. She has to drink plenty of water every day to stay away from it. Is there any herbs she can take to cure the kidney problem?

Physical benefits of meditation? As meditation is a kind of mental practice, surely it would benefit your mental health if done consistently. But, would it also improve your physical health? How does it work?

I like ginger especially its aromatic smell. It is my favorite spice to flavor food. I read somewhere that ginger has several health benefits. It enhances blood circulation, cures/relieves digestive problems and arthritis.

The Margosa tree or neem is very beneficial for your health. You can use every part of the tree, including leaves, fruit, flowers, branches, etc for remedial purposes. Have you ever used it?

Have you ever tried fasting? It is often prescribed for body detoxification. Actually, it is the cheapest way of body detox. I try to do fasting twice a month. I cannot observe the detoxing effect, but I notice that my digestion works much better after I fast.

I like to visit natural hot springs. It's really enjoyable and relaxing to take a bath in the hot springs. Many people believe that natural hot springs have great healing value. Is it right?

Do you think it is necessary to grow herbs organically? I think it will be great if you don't use chemical fertilizers and pesticides when growing herbs, especially because the plants are to consume.

The betel leaf is believed to be beneficial for your health. It has strong (natural) antibiotics. I often use it to relieve eye problems such as conjunctivitis. It's also good to cure sprue.