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nervous system increases heart rate which in turn results in aggression, antagonism and hostility, while the stimulation of parasympathetic system slows the heart beat and results in weakness, fear and inferiority. Only a balance of these streams of life can develop a proper personality.
Biological balance: Second most important is endocrine system. This includes several glands like pituitary, hypothalamus, thyroid, adrenals, gonads etc. These glands secrete various chemicals called hormones. These hormones play a vital role in controlling wide range of body activities, such as digestion, excretion and reproduction. Any imbalance in the secretion of hormones may result in wide ranging ramifications. Equilibrium is essential for rational, intellectual and physical growth. Enhanced Mental Capability: It is now been medically established that humans use only 5-7% of the available mental resources. With 10% usage one can become a genius. This leaves for a tremendous scope for mental augmentation.
Refined vision, conduct and sentiment: We know that the body organs (like various telephones) work through the nervous system (acting like telephone cable) and controlled by the hypothalamus (like telephone exchange). All these human hardware are coordinated and controlled by the software written in the brain cells. It is this software which can be refined, purified and decontaminated of bugs. While we have little control over the anatomical hardware available, we surely have control over the software formed by vision, conduct, emotions, sentiments and thoughts. The exercise of refining this software is essential part of Life-Science.
'A healthy body alone can house a healthy mind.' Life science believes in this axiom and extends this concept to spiritual awakening. According to Mahapragya, study of life-science has four fundamental elements -
1. Decontamination of Body
• Relaxation through Kayotsarg
• Yoga-Asana
• Health Education
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