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Keep your focus on slow and rhythmic breathing, and away from
any thoughts, past, present or future. Find the stillness inside of
you, it is there. If this is difficult, try repeating the sound “om” and

focusing on your breathing. Build up to 15 minutes daily as you get
better at this technique.

Secret # 9: Learn How to Chew Slowly

It has already been noted that
Americans eat very fast. Do you
often rush through meals, giving

very little thought to what you are
eating? Do you chew your food,
or swallow it in one big gulp? The

secret to getting the most out of
your meals—both health and flavor-wise—is to slow down when
you eat and remember to chew your food, each bite, very well. No
rushing!

All the healthy food you can eat will have limited value if you
don’t chew it. The nineteenth century health guru Horace Fletcher
said, “Nature will castigate those who don’t masticate.” Chewing

is necessary to set off a chain reaction that is essential to proper
digestion and the breakdown of food. It also has some other health
benefits.

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