Studying Anatomy

For the past decade I have focused fairly comprehensively on understanding the human anatomy through yoga. I am simply trying to figure out how our bodies function; along with nutrition and exercise. My journey to India was a big part of this; but so was my time in Paris when I was 20. Spending time outside of the United States was very important to my understanding that this was something that I needed to do.

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The Human Lymphatic System (The Immune System)

The Human Lymphatic System (The Immune System)

Artiphoria.AI Lymphatic system (aka the ”immune system’) – organs, tissues, and vessels work as a team to transport lymph (excreted …
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The Anatomy of Breath:

In Yoga, the energy of breath is called prana (प्राण, prāṇa) which can be described as solar wind in the …

Henry Gray – the Father of modern anatomy

Henry Gray was an innovator and disruptor in the medical field with his surgically precise incisions and methodically meticulous explorations …
Elliot Telford's Backpacking Trip through Yellowstone National Park

10 Days and 9 Nights Journeying through Yellowstone National Park’s Back Country

Elliot’s Yellowstone Adventure Overview Yellow is my Walking Routes Pink is my Hitching Routes When I first arrived in Cody, …

The Abdominal Wall and Attraction to Potential Partners

Have you ever been at the gym doing crunches and planks with your buddies and had no idea what you …
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Human Shoulder Anatomy and Physiology

There are 3 bones in the human shoulder, or glenohumeral joint; the humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula. These bones …
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Nose Breathing & the Lungs

The Benefits of Nasal Breathing Ventilation and The Sympathetic Nervous System Breathing is a fundamental act of life. In humans, …
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Femur Bone Anatomy: Pillars of Support for the Human Skeleton

Introducing the most Massive and Strong (in most ways) Bone in the Human Body There are 62 bones in the …

Mula Bandha | मूल बंध (Bandhas part 1/4)

The Mula Bandha and the Perineal Muscles Sanskrit for “MULA” – मूल In Sanskrit, Mula means “root”, foundation, origin, source, …
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What Does Cold Weather do to Your Body?

Cold Weather and Lower Temperatures Affect the Human Body The Human Body is made to deal with the Cold Cold …
Sciatic Nerve

The Sciatic Nerve: A River of Energy Suppyling Human Legs

The Anatomy of the Sciatic Nerve Also known as the ischiadic nerve or ischiatic nerve, the Sciatic Nerve is the …
Yoga's Heart Benefits

Five of Yoga’s Heart Benefits (Heart Health)

5 of Yoga’s Heart Benefits Yoga’s Heart benefits are rather robust, ranging from increased circulatory function to decreased heart rate, …
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Human Bone Anatomy | Osteology

What are Bones? Bones are not inanimate rock like structures in the human body; bones are organs that produce red …
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The Anatomy of Nose Breathing

Why is Nose Breathing Important? Nose breathing is the most essential part of yoga. It is also poorly understood in …
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Vegetable Protein Sources for the Average Vegetarian

Vegetable Protein Sources Vegetable protein isn’t hard to find. In fact, it’s probably already in your house, disguised. I am …
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Yoga’s Primary Benefits: Control of the Autonomic Nervous System

Yoga’s Primary Benefits Honestly, yoga’s primary benefits are still unknown. Our science isn’t good enough yet. Not really. Science is …
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Yin Yoga Meditation

A Unique Approach to Meditation Meditation is one of my favorite things. Yoga, sitting cross-legged while doing various mental exercises, …
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5 Reasons I Don’t Practice Ashtanga Everyday

I still practice Ashtanga. Just not every day. I practiced every day while I was in India up until 3 …

America is unhealthy

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Facts:

  1. Six in ten Americans live with at least one chronic disease, like heart disease and strokecancer, or diabetes[1]
  2. 50,000 people committed suicidein 2021 [2]
  3. Cancer is rampant; alcohol companies seem to be immune to scrutiny[3]
  4. Advertising Companies (including Instagram) are equally immune to criticism, despite tremendous evidence of their damage to mental health.

This is the biggest reason why I study anatomy, psychology, and nutrition. Diet, exercise, and mental/physical health cannot be quanitified; and the control of the information regarding them is extremely immoral. I think that these problems can be educated away. Here is my most recent research on Anatomy:

References:
  1. Center for Disease Control – Chronic Disease
  2. CDC – Mental Health
  3. Cancer.gov – alcohol
  4. Mental Health Research – the problem of advertising