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I'd be very happy serving on a local school board. I just know that I have a responsibility to give back. ”
We think it is complicated to change the world. Change comes little by little. Nothing worthwhile can happen in one generation. ”
In a world where change is inevitable and continuous, the need to achieve that change without violence is essential for survival. ”
There can be no democracy without truth. There can be no truth without controversy, there can be no change without freedom. Without freedom there can be no progress. ”
All of us, and particularly young people, have a tendency to view ourselves and our natures as static: you'll choose to do something for a few years, and you'll still be the same you. ”
Human bodies are designed for regular physical activity. The sedentary nature of much of modern life probably plays a significant role in the epidemic incidence of depression today. Many studies show that depressed patients who stick to a regimen of aerobic exercise improve as much as those treated with medication. ”
Millions of Americans today are taking dietary supplements, practicing yoga and integrating other natural therapies into their lives. These are all preventive measures that will keep them out of the doctor's office and drive down the costs of treating serious problems like heart disease and diabetes. ”
Whenever I write about mental health and integrative therapies, I am accused of being prejudiced against pharmaceuticals. So let me be clear - integrative medicine is the judicious application of both conventional and evidence-based natural therapies. ”
We need to accept the seemingly obvious fact that a toxic environment can make people sick and that no amount of medical intervention can protect us. The health care community must become a powerful political lobby for environmental policy and legislation. ”
We're all affected by music. It has the power to inspire, uplift us, change our moods, and even alter consciousness. ”