This Book May Save Your Life: Everyday Health Hacks to Worry Less and Live Better
by Karan Rajan
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“Have you ever wondered how this all began? I don't mean philosophically but simply which of your body parts was first out of the blocks from the moment of egg fertilization? Was it the brain? The heart? The backbone, or even the eyes? In answer, I would ask you to stop being such a poet about it, because the fact is that in that first magical moment you were nothing but an orifice indented on to a cluster of cells. That's right. You started life as an asshole. Nobody can escape this unfortunate fact. We all kicked off in the same way, and it isn't pretty. The philosophers are allowed back in the room at this point, because of course this begs the question whether certain individuals ever truly developed beyond this point.”
“Plant foods like vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, beans, nuts, and seeds. These are nutrient-dense and also contain bioactive phytochemicals that are anti-inflammatory in nature. * Seafood (if you eat fish that is), with a particular preference for oily fish like salmon, mackerel, or sardines as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids for good heart health. * Fermented foods like Greek yogurt, kimchi, or sauerkraut, that promote beneficial bacteria in the gut, as well as healthy fats like unsaturated olive oil.”
“Ultimately, I’m here to guide you safely around your body’s biological barbs, traps, slides, and pitfalls to improve your quality of life. Maybe you’ll fine-tune your sleep health, say goodbye to indigestion, or simply enjoy the most epic and efficient dump of your existence.”
“You are born with around 16,000 hair cells in your cochlea. You can sustain damage to around half of these hair cells before you notice significant changes to your hearing. By then, it will be too late to do anything about it. You might have noticed that if you’ve ever been at a music concert or a sporting event, the moment you return to a quieter venue your hearing seems a bit dulled and you struggle to hear low-volume sounds. This is normal because your hair cells are like blades of grass. They bend more in response to louder noises but usually return to their usual shape after a period of time. However, prolonged exposure to a loud sound can irreversibly damage the hair cells, thus resulting in gradual hearing loss.”
