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Here's one article. You can google and find out more about the height of chinese people Chinese People are Tall Guest Author - Caroline Baker It seems to be a common myth or stereotype that Chinese people are short. In fact, that is supported by the fact that based on national statistics; the average height of Chinese men is only 5ft 6.8in and for women only 5ft 2.4in. That's nearly half a foot shorter than most average heights for the Western world. But as with all stereotypes, one can hardly say that all Chinese people are short. For surely, that cannot then explain Yao Ming, a 7ft 6in basketball center. Yao was born in Shanghai. Both his parents are also tall, towering at over 6ft each. Perhaps it is regional. My family, which originated around the Shanghai area as well, has a mix of heights. My father is only 5ft 6in. But his younger brother is 6ft tall. And several of my cousins are nearly as tall as him. My one aunt is taller than my dad and my other is much shorter. And I personally fall well within what would be considered average height for a Chinese woman, which is much shorter than most of my Western friends. Then there's the interesting fact that the tallest man alive is from China. Xi Shun, living in Inner Mongolia (which is considered Northern China), stands at 7ft 8.95in tall (just 0.05in taller than the previous holder of Tallest Man Living). There is also my friend from college whose family came from Southern China. He was 6ft 1in tall and much taller than most of his Western friends. Perhaps he is a mutant? We thought so at times. Seriously speaking here, stereotypes exist but there are always exceptions. China is such a huge country and there are so many cultures that mix within the country that it is not surprising to see many variations of people. The borders of China touch many different lands and cultures. So whenever someone says they are "Chinese", there is often a stigma and preconceived image of what that person looks like. It's important to remember that sometimes, just sometimes, there's no guarantee they will look like the stereotypical Chinese.

Now you may have hit on something. Being a vegan is a lot trickier than being an ovo lacto vegetarian. If your going to do it it has to be done right. As for the Kikuyu are you sure they weren't eating something that causes cavities which is undocumented in the diet. The Massai weren't into sweets. I can have just as many cavities eating flesh as not eating it - it's the sweets in the diet. I do not make a distinction between meat and fish they are both considered flesh. Another possibility is that the Massai flossed rinsed or cleaned their teeth in some manner. The urine in the cows blood would keep gums in shape and kill bacteria that causes cavaties. You don't have to be a meat eater to rinse with urine. Meat will kill you quicker. I'm willing to bet I have quite a few years on you and I have all my teeth. I've been a vegetarian since 1968. Haven't eaten any dead bodies except for the unknowlingly occasional bug in my food. You just didn't go about it right.

So you had a bad experience or were lacking somewhere in your diet that does not mean it is wrong for everyone. That doesn't decide what the natural diet of man is. It is the processed foods which are most detremental to health - do not include plant based in this catagory. The Seven Day Adventists - vegetarians- live longer, on average, than most other people in the USA. None of the above mentioned groups ate anywhere the number of calories we do today. Studying something for years does not an expert make. Dr Joel Fuhrman MD, a vegetarian, has said he really doesn't know whether being a vegetarian is healthier than eating a limited amount of flesh. I think the number is 12 ounces a week. Once you go above that disease kicks in. Max and Plato please confirm

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As it should

I've been told Costa Rica is a great place. Knew a bunch of people wh lived there. Best of luck to you. BTW it looks like your dream house (and it is a dream house) is an A frame and not a pyramid. Does it slope back in four directions to a point?

Thanks for sharing.

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I am interested at this time in Daoist books only. For me taoism explains how the universe works which apply regardless of ones religious god creator beliefs. Taoism a guide to understanding the rules. We can never explain the ruler but we can live in harmony with the rules. I wish to keep it simple. If I can understand the basics I have the potential to understand everything and anything. Going beyond basics is the point where confusion begins. We get opinion and religion. My teacher taught me to study my form and keep going back to the foundation - everything is contained in the foundation. We can't build anything if there is no foundation.

I never looked at it that way either but it makes perfect sense and becomes obvious once it is pointed out. Simply everything is in transition. The only constant is change. Thanks

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Could you elaborate on that.

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I am for basics. Start with and build a foundation. Always go back to the basics. If you understand fundamentals you have the tools to understand anything. I have no preferences and am not sure if I have time to read a book at present time but I will try. I'm too busy writing on the Haiku thread

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Twas i. We used to get up and chant and meditate at 3 am. Go back to sleep at 5 am. Get up for work at 8 am. It seemed magical - special. Never any disturbances - telephone etc. We did it for at least 5 years. I don't remember exactly why we stopped. I find when i sleep on my back i dream and visualize more. On my right side i sometimes feel pressure around my heart. My left side is fine. I usually feel more comfortable sleeping facing away from the center of the mattress. Maybe I feel safer as mYTHISmAKER is watching my back

Glad you're back. What book - books do you suggest.

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Interesting. Keep going with it.

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You got that right. Where did you get the idea of meditating in the particuliar manner that you do. You need a knowledgeable teacher to guide you. There must be someone in your area. You need to know why you are meditating and what results you hope to achieve then you can look for a teacher. Where are you located. The other thing I would try - stop focusing on your third eye and just sit with no focus or focus on your tantien.

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