Don't allow anybody to insult you! Dr. B. M. Hegde

 This video by Dr. B. M. Hegde offers valuable advice on leading a healthy and fulfilling life. He covers various aspects, from mental well-being to physical health and social interactions.

Here's a breakdown of his key recommendations:

• Self-respect and authenticity (0:00-0:58): Dr. Hegde emphasizes not allowing others to insult you, as insult is only possible with your permission. He advises living authentically, being true to your character rather than your reputation, and accepting who you are to avoid negative physical reactions like headaches and high blood pressure due to external criticism.
• Eating habits (1:04-1:33): He suggests eating natural food in moderation, following the Chinese philosophy of eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty.
• Sleep hygiene (1:38-3:55): The doctor recommends individualized sleep duration, generally 6-8 hours, but cautions against sleeping more than 9 hours as it can shorten lifespan and degenerate muscles. He advises against sleeping when the sun is up and emphasizes creating a dark bedroom free of electronic gadgets and artificial lights to avoid electromagnetic energy and dirty electricity effects.
• Dietary recommendations (3:58-5:54): Dr. Hegde suggests eating the last meal before sunset, eating like a king in the morning, a commoner at lunchtime, and a pauper at night. He advocates for small, frequent meals for diabetics and hypertensives, and strongly recommends a vegetarian diet, citing studies linking cooked meat to cancer. He also touches upon plant consciousness.
• Work and exercise (5:57-6:58): He advises doing work you love, as hating your work can shorten your life. He also highlights the dangers of excessive sitting and recommends walking as the best exercise, capable of reducing 80% of the risk of premature death, unlike strenuous activities like running or jogging.
• Love and forgiveness (6:58-8:29): Dr. Hegde encourages loving everyone, being a giver rather than a taker, treating everyone equally, and practicing forgiveness. He references Rudyard Kipling's poem "If" to illustrate the importance of maintaining common touch and virtue.