I don't know if this thread fits in this board. Anyway, the title says it all - no sex, no spices and yoga daily. From the last item, you can guess that it was said by a monk who claims to be 120 years old. But who would want to live that long without sex and spices? Here is the link for the complete details. - http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/235581/want-to-live-long-avoid-sex-says-monk
Why no sex? I just skimmed the article but didn't see the reason why sex is bad for you. Also, what's wrong with spices?
@Chrissy Page ".....sex is bad for you. Also, what's wrong with spices?" Bad only when it creates an unwanted pregnancy, IMO. Certain spices have for centuries thought to be stimulating of those, er, ...particular senses. I believe they cause mild irritation of the urethra, which explains their effect, if it exists. Frank
Well, so far sex or spices have caused me no harm. Of course it's been awhile since I had some of one of those two things. I'm not saying which one either.
The one talking is a 120-year old Indian monk who is a practitioner of yoga. From what I understand of a monk, they are celibate and they are also vegetarians or vegans - they do not eat meat more for the flavor than for the protein. One Indian told me that abstaining from eating meat a part of sacrifice that monks undergo. And with the spices, it makes food delicious so if you are not an "eater" then you have to avoid spices. Well, it really depends on your faith and belief about life. For me, I believe that we were born to savor the wonderful things that this world can offer... and that includes good food and good sex.
@Joe Riley - Joe ! - 'No' old TV comedies ! You must be joking (see what I did there) Laughter 'is' the best medicine and that's a fact