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Health Now Life is meant to be lived and enjoyed. ; it's not about eliminating everything we love. It's about finding a healthy balance we can live with.

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HOW YOUR TRIGGERS REVEAL YOUR INNER WOUNDS
(A Buddhist perspective on healing and awareness)

Every reaction you have… every moment you feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, or hurt… is not just a mood. It’s a message.
In Buddhism, we learn that nothing arises without a cause. Your triggers are not flaws — they are teachers pointing you toward the parts of yourself that still need compassion, understanding, and healing.

✨ If you get defensive when corrected
It often comes from past criticism that made you feel “not enough.”
Buddhism teaches Right View — to see clearly without ego. Healing begins when you learn to listen without taking every word as an attack on your worth.

✨ If you panic when people pull away
This rise of fear is the echo of old abandonment wounds.
The Buddha taught that attachment brings suffering. Healing doesn’t mean you stop caring — it means you stop believing that someone leaving means you are unlovable.

✨ If you hate being ignored
This comes from childhood neglect or feeling unseen.
In Buddhism, the practice of metta (loving-kindness) helps you give yourself the attention, respect, and love you never received.

✨ If you overreact to small mistakes
This is perfectionism rooted in shame.
The Dharma reminds us: Everything is impermanent. Mistakes are just passing clouds — not your identity. Be gentle with yourself.

✨ If you feel anxious when others are upset
You may have grown up walking on eggshells.
Buddhism teaches calm abiding — the ability to stay centered even when the environment is turbulent. Their emotions are theirs. Your peace belongs to you.

✨ If you fear saying “no”
This comes from people-pleasing and rejection trauma.
Boundaries are an act of compassion — both for yourself and others. Even the Buddha said “Protect your own mind first.”

✨ If you get jealous easily
These feelings arise from low self-worth and comparison wounds.
The Buddha taught that comparing yourself steals your joy. When you understand your own unique path, jealousy dissolves into gratitude.

✨ If you shut down in conflict
This often comes from unsafe environments where speaking up led to pain.
Healing requires relearning safety. Communication infused with mindfulness becomes a path to freedom, not fear.

✨ If you crave constant reassurance
This grows from insecurity and old betrayals.
In Buddhism, true security comes from within — through self-trust, inner stillness, and knowing your own heart.

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Your triggers are not your enemies.
They are your guides.
They show you where your heart is still asking for healing.

Every time you pause, observe, and soften rather than react, you walk the Buddha’s path — a path of awareness, compassion, and liberation from old suffering.

Heal gently.
Grow patiently.
And remember: The mind can be your greatest prison or your greatest freedom — depending on how you train it.

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For millions battling long COVID, answers have been elusive, until now. A groundbreaking study has identified 65 fragments of the SARS-CoV-2 replication protein Pp1ab lingering in patients’ blood, months after the initial infection. These viral “ghost proteins” were tucked away inside tiny extracellular vesicles, suggesting the virus leaves behind hidden traces that may continue to disrupt the body.

Researchers found these viral remnants in patients suffering from persistent symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and shortness of breath. Interestingly, the proteins didn’t always appear consistently, hinting that stressors such as physical exertion could trigger their release into the bloodstream.

This discovery could become a turning point: if confirmed in larger studies, Pp1ab fragments may serve as the first measurable biomarker for long COVID. That means earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and much-needed clarity for those struggling with this condition.
Source: Abbasi, Asghar et al. “Possible long COVID biomarker: identification of SARS-CoV-2 related protein(s) in Serum Extracellular Vesicles.” Infection, July 21, 2025

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Does Your Metabolism Really Slow Down with Age? 🧐

Yes… but not exactly how you think!

Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) does drop as you get older.
👉 That’s the number of calories your body burns at rest just to keep you alive — breathing, circulating blood, repairing cells, etc.

But here’s the truth:
It’s not just about age. It’s about what’s happening inside your body over time. 🧬💪

As we get older, we naturally lose muscle — and the muscle we do keep becomes less efficient due to:

⚡ Slower energy production (aging mitochondria)
🧠 Weaker signals between brain & muscle
🔥 Hormonal shifts + chronic low inflammation
🥱 Less protein, movement & recovery

This all leads to:
➡️ Sarcopenia (muscle loss)
➡️ Dynapenia (strength loss)
…which can slow your metabolism — even if your weight stays the same!

BUT — here’s the good news! 🙌
You’re not stuck with a sluggish metabolism. You can boost it with smart, daily habits:

🏋️‍♀️ Strength training = keeps muscle strong & active
🥗 Protein-packed meals = fuel for repair & energy
🚶‍♀️💤 Daily movement + quality sleep = keeps cells efficient

Your metabolism is adaptable — not doomed!
✨ Give your body the right signals, and it’ll respond.

👇 Have you noticed changes in your strength or energy lately?

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