Eye muscles, Psychotherapy, and Yoga: Surprising Connections

Dr. Karel Ne_por (Swaroop Murti)

There are about 600 muscles in the human body, some of them large, some very tiny, but not less important. The movements of the eyes are possible because of six ribbon-like slender muscles around each eyeball

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Many Ways of Laughing

Dr. Karel Nespor

According to one research, only about 10 to 20 % of occurrences of laughter followed something at least resembling jokes. Typical prelaugh comment included such innocent statements such as "I'll see you guys later", I hope we all do well" or "I see your point" (1). To smile or laugh you need to be among witty and merry people all the time

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Physical Exercise and Yoga in Prevention and Treatment of Addictive Diseases

Karel Nespor, M. D., Ph.D. and Borivoj Prokes, M. D.

Prevention of addictive diseases should be complex and systematic and it should include training of social skills, decision making skills, family intervention, etc. Similarly, effective treatment is usually long-term, systematic and complex. Physical exercise and yoga can be useful components of comprehensive prevention and treatment programs.

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