The Benefits of a Sigh Mastery Newsletter October 23, 2025

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Did you know we sigh about 10-12 times an hour?

 

That info from Dan Brule’, 53 years a breath coach.

 

Why do we do that?

Here is what researchers found…

 

A liquid called a surfactant lines the alveoli. The sigh replenishes that liquid.

 

Without the sigh and the surfactant it renews, many of those alveoli may be gone.

 

“In fact, if you were to completely stop sighing, the consequences would be hugely detrimental, even fatal.” -Brule’

 

Begs the question, should I sigh more?

 

Last Saturday, my wife and I were in Victoria one hour fifteen minutes from our home in Duncan.

 

Driving home through the mountain pass over the Malahat Highway, it was night time and raining cats and dogs.

 

Normally, that would be a harrowing drive. Lots of tension focusing on the road in such conditions.

 

I decided to use my new knowledge about sighing on purpose…

 

Kept that up during the drive and guess what?

 

I actually enjoyed driving in the dark, in the heavy rain over a mountain pass.

 

I arrived relaxed and invigorated.

 

Amazing, thought I.

 

In the past, I would have been tense and uptight…

 

The only difference was that I consciously triggered the sigh from time to time.

 

This caused my body to relax into the experience.

 

What a wonderful technique to know about and use.

 

This is one of a couple of handfuls of tools and techniques I will be sharing during the upcoming JOY PLAY SHOP…

 

If you are so inclined, join me for this full day Play Shop to explore how the tools of Joy can benefit you.

 

Details here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com/joy-play-shop-2/

 

 

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Unlock the Power of Joy: Transform Your Challenges into Opportunities! Mastery Newsletter October 13, 2025

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Einstein is quoted as saying:

 

“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”

 

Tony Robbins encourages “changing state” to tackle life’s challenges…

 

Whether it is physical, mental, emotional or spiritual issues we are dealing with…

 

A “higher” state of mind and being offers a more empowering view…

 

What is that higher state?

 

Joy!

 

In a state of joy, we can access more of our inner resources…

 

And even plug into the wisdom of the universe through our intuition…

 

This is what drove me to write my book…

 

The Zen of Joy. How to Rewire Your Brain for Happiness and Success

 

Minutes a Day to Boost Your Performance, Productivity and Profits

 

Now The Joy Play Shop takes it to another level.

 

The beta version of a LIVE session is set for Saturday, November 1, 2025.

 

Click here for more info:

 

https://joyenergyandhealth.com/joy-play-shop-2/

 

You may email this to your friends on Vancouver Island where this will be held.

 

It will be in our rec room, so actual and real “limited space.”

 

 

“…we may have our best chance of addressing the challenges of the modern world by first being happy.” -Dr. Terry Willard ClH, PHD.

 

 

Click here for more info:

 

https://joyenergyandhealth.com/joy-play-shop-2/

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Two Things Highly Successful People Do Mastery Newsletter September 15, 2025

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Tim Ferriss is a highly successful person.

 

He wrote The Four Hour Workweek and The Four Hour Body and others in the “Four Hour” series.

 

He has been podcasting for over a decade.

 

He noticed two specific traits most of them have in common.

 

#1 they meditate, and

 

#2 they say NO a lot…

 

“That means internal and external distractions are blocked off,” Ferriss adds.

 

It seems so much is about distractions.

 

We distract ourselves with “rabbit holes.”

 

Rabbit holes such as “monkey mind” thoughts.

 

Meditate appears to get us to focus our thoughts.

 

Saying NO can focus us on what is important rather than what others think is important or urgent.

 

Here is the story:  Tim Ferriss: Most successful people share these ‘learnable skills’

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Loving What Is. Mastery Newsletter September 8, 2025

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That is the title of Byron Katie’s book.

 

Loving What Is.

 

So much is in turmoil in the world. How can I possibly love chaos, murder, mayhem, war?

 

How can I love people who hate, rob, rape, torture and pillage?

 

Here is how I see it…

 

Everything is perfect in its imperfection.

 

Perhaps the sages are right and we are all one.

 

Each of us is connected deeply, intimately, irrevocably with all other beings.

 

Each of us is a microcosm of the universe.

 

If so, then…

 

What is happening outside of me is a reflection of what is in me.

 

All the wars, diseases, government corruption, disagreements, lies, deceptions, cruelty, back stabbing…

 

All is a reflection of imbalances inside me.

 

If so, where is my most important work?

 

It can only be internal.

 

To work on myself. To rebalance myself.

 

To heal myself.

 

To become more loving.

 

To aim for become a being of pure love…

 

Radiating love as the sun radiates its warmth, powering life on earth.

 

Never doubt your divinity.

 

Never doubt your power beyond measure.

 

Never doubt that when you meditate and send love and peace to everyone and everything in the universe….

 

That you are bringing peace to the world.

 

Becoming a being of pure love…

 

Does that not mean also letting go of any and all fears?

 

I think so…

 

Finding the peace within, we radiate that peace out to the world.

 

In a time when talk of World War III is in the air…

 

Never doubt that you and I are changing the course of history…

 

Just by working on ourselves…

 

Releasing fear…

 

Becoming love.

 

Not just loving, but becoming pure love.

 

The does not care how much you ignore it, debase it or hate it…it keeps shining.

 

The flower we step on releases its delightful fragrance…

 

It cares not if we mishandle it or kill it, it continues to shower love on us with its last releases of fragrance.

 

No matter what horrible people or snakes are attacking us, can we love them anyway?

 

Can we Love What Is?

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Rethinking Priorities Mastery Newsletter August 25, 2025

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What is important in life?

 

Not much, it turns out.

 

Reports from those on their deathbeds tell us…

 

Nothing much matters.

 

All that matters to them is…

 

LOVE.

 

The concerns and worries we carry with us “don’t amount to a hill of beans…”

 

The search engine Brave (I don’t use Google!) tells me this:

 

“People’s main concerns and worries are diverse but consistently revolve around several key areas.

 

Financial and political…Poverty and social inequality…

 

Unemployment…crime and violence…healthcare…

 

The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant source of anxiety…

 

Other common concerns include health and the well-being of loved ones, job and career stability, relationship problems, anxiety and depression, appearance and weight, world events and politics, sleep problems, and death and dying…

 

worries about climate change are also significant…

 

Additionally, concerns about online issues like misleading information, online fraud, and online bullying…”

 

Those about to die say…

 

None of that is important…

 

Only love matters…

 

Not romantic love but universal love…the love that connects us to the source of all life, all energy.

 

How do we connect with that love, the only thing in life that matters? According to those about to die.

 

Consider starting with forgiveness.

 

Forgiving ourselves first and foremost.

 

For the mistakes we have made.

 

For what we have done that may have hurt others.

 

Yes, it may be a challenge.

 

Remember at our core, we are innocent beings.

 

We are perfect in our imperfection.

 

Trust that when we forgive ourselves, we open more to the source of energy and life and joy that lives in all of us.

 

How can I practice forgiving myself?

 

12 Steps to Forgiving Yourself:

 

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-forgive-yourself

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Humans Are Hackable. We Live in a Real World Sci-fi Movie. Mastery Newsletter August 22, 2025

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That is the contention of Dr. Ana Maria Mihalcea.

 

She is a board-certified internal medicine physician with a PhD in pathology.

 

Over 24 years of clinical experience.

 

The bad news is…

 

We are hackable, have been hacked and can be controlled remotely.

 

The GOOD NEWS is…

 

There is something…lots…we can do about it.

 

First, be ready to be shocked…

 

But, and this is critical, the solution (soul-ution) is the high vibration of love.

 

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE…

 

Keep that in mind as we go through this journey…

 

Dr. Mihalcea has been researching this for decades.

 

Her discovery is they have been attacking us for a long time…

 

C*V*D is only the latest.

 

Whether you were jabbed or not, we all have nanobots inside us…right now.

 

And it is not just from the jab.

 

 

Chem-trails, our water, our food have been used to insert these self assembling nano* robots into our bodies.

*(smaller than mini and smaller than micro)

 

What does that mean?

 

They can target any one of us with anything…

 

A heart attack…

 

Any other dis-ease…

 

And they can change a decision we made if they deem it not to be in our best interests.

 

Yes, your decisions may not be your own…

 

The good doctor also discovered that we are NOW a micro controlled robot.

 

They can send signals to our brains and systems…

 

They are hacking our biology.

 

It gets worse.

 

Stay with me. There are solutions.

 

They are working to capture our souls.

 

Graphene in our blood can be used to create demons in our blood/body…

 

The Satanists worship algorithms.

 

The Satanists know that we are all one.

 

They are therefore polluting us with heavy metals.

 

These pollutants disorient us. They weigh us down. They disconnect us from source.

 

Because once we figure out that we are one, their game is over.

 

They are attacking our gut microbiome…

 

Toxins reduce our ability to make energy…

 

They are doing everything they can to hijack our life force.

 

Further…the jab was and is a DNA altering substance. Once they change the DNA, that person is owned by the changer.

 

There is a patent on the jab. They own the patent.

 

That means when we have this DNA changing substance inside us, they own us.

 

 

 

What can we do?

 

First, clearly identify the problem.

 

Doing so, we are most of the way to the solution.

 

Another aspect is how they manipulate us into fear.

 

Fear is a lower vibration. They can and do control us with fear.

 

Fear is identified with the lowest energy centre. It triggers the survival hormones. Adrenaline and cortisol.

 

When in this stressful state, we cannot think clearly.

 

Therefore, the first step is the get out of fear, stay out of fear and access the higher vibration of love.

 

When we live in love, we cannot be controlled by them. Their vibration is lower than ours.

 

WE HAVE THE POWER. We need to access it moment by moment.

 

DETOX. Detoxing from the heavy metals, spike proteins from the jab, the nanobots…

 

We need to get the lead out.

 

And the other toxins.

 

How?

 

The good doctor’s protocol is EDTA and massive Vitamin C.

 

There are other protocols I have run across as well.

 

All of this information and much more is in this interview conducted by Jeff Berwick at Dr. Mihalcea’s practice in Yelm, Washington.

 

My suggestion is to set aside time to view this…

 

THE TECHNOCRATIC TRANSHUMANIST AGENDA

https://www.bitchute.com/video/EQcEIaeOYCQU

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Don’t Underestimate Laughter…Mastery Newsletter August 18, 2025

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What are your unconscious beliefs about laughter?

 

That is a laughable question, is it not?

 

If it is unconscious, how can you know about it on the conscious level?

 

You can’t. By definition of the word unconscious.

 

If it is in the unconscious, by definition, we are not conscious of it.

 

But…is there a way to find clues? To suss it out?

 

Perhaps.

 

Let’s try…

 

We know many things about laughter.

 

A quick search reveals some of the benefits:

 

Laughter offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits.

 

It increases production of immune cells and infection fighting antibodies…

 

It helps the body better resist illnesses like colds and the flu…

 

This is partly due to laughter reducing stress…which can weaken immunity….

 

Significantly improves heart health.

 

It increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure by reducing stress hormones that constrict blood vessels.

 

Laughter sends more oxygenated blood throughout the body,

 

This can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.

 

Laughter for 10-15 minutes is similar to a mild cardiovascular workout.

 

Laughter relieves pain.

 

How? By stimulating the feel-good chemicals such as endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin.

 

These are natural painkillers and increase pain tolerance.

 

Studies have shown that laughter therapy can reduce pain levels by half in patients, including those with cancer.

 

It also promotes muscle relaxation, with the physical tension from a good laugh lasting up to 45 minutes afterward.

 

Mentally, laughter is a powerful tool for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress.

 

Dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins, chemicals associated with pleasure, motivation, and well-being.

 

This can improve mood, enhance cognitive function, and help regulate emotions.

 

Laughter also supports mental health by improving memory, creative thinking, and overall sense of well-being.

 

Socially, laughter fosters connection and belonging when done with others.

 

This is crucial for mental health and healthy aging.

It strengthens relationships, improves communication, and can even enhance social skills.

 

The act of laughing is contagious, making it easier to find humor and connection in group settings.

 

Laughter is accessible and easy to incorporate into daily life.

 

Even “forced” laughter can provide benefits.

 

It turns out the body does not know the difference between so called “forced” laughter and so called “genuine” laughter.

 

Whew. That is a long list of benefits.

 

And we know all this…consciously.

 

Why do we not laugh more often then?

 

If it is so good for us on so many levels?

 

Therein lies a clue to our subconscious beliefs about laughter.

 

If we know laughter is so good, what stops us from laughing more?

 

Could it be…

 

A subconscious set of beliefs, such as…

 

Laughter is frivolous and life is serious. Therefore, I should not laugh too much. I might be thought of as a frivolous person.

 

Laughter is only for evenings and weekends as I have to be serious during the working week.

 

There are serious problems/challenges in the world and I have to be serious to address those challenges.

 

Laughter can’t solve any problems.

 

I will look silly to others if I am laughing too much.

 

I don’t deserve to feel good.

 

People might think I am laughing at them.

 

Some people might take advantage of me.

 

I might make myself too vulnerable by laughing.

 

 

 

Might one or more of these beliefs lie in your subconscious?

 

Might these beliefs prevent you from having a good time laughing more with others?

 

Might they prevent you from feeling better about yourself?

 

How about preventing you from allowing healing energy into the many nooks and crannies of the body?

 

Might they be preventing you from relieving the stresses of every day life?

 

Might one of more of these beliefs be preventing you from

Significantly improving your physical, mental, and emotional health?

 

Is it time to over-ride any and all subconscious beliefs, whatever they may be?

 

And becoming more of yourself?

 

Enjoying life more?

 

Feeling the juice and passion of life energy coursing through your systems…your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual selves?

 

It is time to take life less seriously and take laughter more seriously?

 

None of us are getting out of here alive.

 

It is up to us to deepen our lives no matter the length of our lives.

 

That is my pitch for Laughter Yoga.

 

We do it online twice a week, Wednesdays at 7pm PDT and Sundays at 11am PDT.

 

Also: LIVE sessions on the first Sunday of the month in Cowichan.

 

Details: https://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/laughter-schedule/

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

The World is a Far Better Place Than We Think it is. Mastery Newsletter August 15, 2025

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If you believe otherwise…

 

You may have lost the ability to focus on the things that really threaten us.

 

Further, you may be making terrible decisions…

 

And have UNNECESSARY STRESS.

 

What?

 

Why?

Because we suffer from:

 

AN OVERDRAMATIC WORLDVIEW.

 

This is according to the author of

 

Factfulness: 10 Reasons Why We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think

 

Hans Rosling was a Swedish medical doctor and international health researcher.

 

He would ask audiences simple questions about global trends.

 

Almost everyone got almost every question wrong.

 

It did not matter if the audiences were made up of teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.

 

No matter how intelligent, they still got the answers so wrong that chimpanzees did better on his quizzes.

 

He actually did that. Asked chimps.

 

The chimps, picking coded bananas, got more answers right than some of the most intelligent (and influential) policy makers in the world.

 

What that told Rosling is that policy makers were and are creating policies based on absolutely wrong information!!!

 

The solution?

 

Get a realistic, undramatic view of the world.

 

Thus reducing stress and enjoying life more in a world that is quite wonderful.

 

Hard to believe that the world is “quite wonderful?”

 

and not “going to h*ll in a handbasket?”

 

Rosling’s son and daughter-in-law are co-authors of the book.

 

They define “Factfulness” as the stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts.

 

From the website:

 

“When asked simple questions about global trends―

 

what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty;

 

why the world’s population is increasing;

 

how many girls finish school―

 

we systematically get the answers wrong.

 

So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers.

 

Factfulness offers a radical new explanation of why this happens.

 

It reveals the ten instincts that distort our perspective―from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse).

 

Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. (my bolding)

 

It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think.

 

That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns.

 

But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most.

 

Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is a new thinking habit that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to challenges and opportunities of the future.

 

‘This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance…Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.’ – Hans Rosling, February 2017.”

 

https://www.gapminder.org/factfulness-book/

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Said about the book:

 

“A genuine antidote to negativity and hopelessness…”       – Nature

 

“Authors who describe the remarkable decline of poverty, hunger and disease in the developing world anticipate such incredulity that they often flaunt the word “great” in their titles, such as Nobel laureate Angus Deaton’s The Great Escape and Steven Radelet’s The Great Surge. More modestly, Charles Kenny tells us how the world is Getting Better. As does Factfulness by the late TED star Hans Rosling, who liked to quiz his audiences on trends in wellbeing and show that they did worse than chimpanzees.”

– Steven Pinker in The Guardian

 

“This is honestly one of the most eye-opening, opinion changing books I have ever read. Especially in today’s political climate, everything feels like the worst case scenario and it can be hard to know what to do without losing hope. Factfulness gives real, data-based information about how we use information and how to do that better. It is frank and it is real and I have never felt so empowered in my life. The tips and explanations in here are so useable and so relatable and so simple, I can start using them right now and I feel like I’ll have need to use them forever. Seriously, this feels right now like a must read book. ”

– Christine, Goodreads”

 

https://www.gapminder.org/factfulness-book/

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Yawning as a Health Strategy Mastery Newsletter August 13, 2025

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Yawning as a Health Strategy

Mastery Newsletter August 13, 2025

 

When was the last time you yawned?

 

Turns out yawning is good for you.

 

Not just good, but really, really good.

 

Read online: https://joyenergyandhealth.com/2025/08/12/3604/

 

From the research of Dan Brule’ who has spent 53 years studying breathwork.

 

Brule’ is the breath coach for Tony Robbins, which is where I heard about him.

 

Brule’ taught Tony the breath exercises for Tony’s courses.

 

53 years and taught Tony.

 

Ok, I am paying attention. Got his book JUST BREATHE.

 

These are my notes on the yawning chapter…

 

Yawning is a natural breathing technique that improves overall health.

 

It energizes us.

 

It triggers the relaxation response and discharges stress.

 

Opens us to the universal life force on a very deep level.

 

Yawning lights up the part of the brain associated with empathy, bonding, play & creativity.

 

Here is the technical stuff…

 

Yawning is associated with the precuneus, a tiny structure in the parietal lobe and it appears to play a central role in consciousness, self reflection and memory retrieval.

 

Memory retrieval…remember that…I will mention it again at the end.

 

Yawning evokes a unique neural response in the part of the brain involved in social awareness & feelings of empathy.

 

And this is the kicker…

 

Neuroscientists can find no other single activity that has so many benefits and influences so many brain functions at once.

 

When you yawn & stretch, you activate & squeeze vital glands in the neck throat & armpits.

 

Yawning is serious business.

 

Isn’t it time we started having fun with it?

 

Further, as mentioned in a previous MASTERY NEWSLETTER, the CO VID jab and the fear-based narrative shut down long-term memory creation.

 

Can yawning help to overcome that?

 

Is it worth experimenting?

 

Let me know how it goes.

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Has Your Hippocampus Been Hijacked? Mastery Newsletter August 11, 2025

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Dr. Michael Nehls, author of THE INDOCTRINATED BRAIN, says the hippocampus is our “mental immune system.”

 

It is critical to our ability to think clearly.

 

And to learn anything new.

 

It is under attack, says Dr. Nehls.

 

The attack is with mNRA injections (mistakenly labeled the CO VID vaccine).

 

Together with fear-based narratives (CO VID, climate change, World War III, etc.) this two-pronged attack suppresses new neuron growth.

 

Dr. Nehls says this attack is causing a spike in depression as well as cognitive decline.

 

We are more depressed and can’t think as well as we used to.

 

We can’t take in new information. Because new information is not converted to long-term memory.

 

Why?

 

Because the hippocampus has been hijacked.

 

mRNA injections. Fear based narrative.

 

Two-pronged attack.

 

That makes for prime candidates for manipulation.

 

If you did not get the jab, you may wonder why your family and friends don’t get it.

 

This is the reason.

 

Also, because of “shedding*,” we have to assume that we have the mRNA spike protein in us.

 

That means our hippocampus may be compromised as well.

 

Very hard to learn anything new as a result.

 

*Shedding is the process of the spike proteins shedding from the jabbed to the non-jabbed.

 

Are there solutions?

 

Dr. Anna Marie Mihalcea suggests EDTA and vitamin C.

 

Another protocol I have been told of:

 

500 mg of Bromelain 2 x a day

2,000 FU of Nattokinase 2 x a day, and

500 mg of Curcumin 2 x aday.

 

This from a local practitioner I know and trust.

 

There are other protocols. You can do your own research, as always.

 

Those are supposed to release the offending spike protocols from our bodies.

 

More info…this from Mike Adams’ Natural News:

 

“Despite the grim picture he paints, Nehls offered a roadmap for reclaiming humanity’s mental freedom.

 

He advocated for a multifaceted approach that includes:

 

 

Nutrition: Avoiding neuroinflammatory foods and substances, such as artificial sweeteners and seed oils, is crucial for maintaining neurological health.

 

Sleep: Prioritizing quality sleep is essential, as it allows the hippocampus to regenerate and produce new neurons.

 

Purpose: Cultivating a sense of purpose in life provides the motivation and resilience needed to counteract indoctrination.

 

Social connection: Reestablishing meaningful social connections can help stimulate neurogenesis and counteract the effects of isolation.

 

Critical thinking: Engaging in activities that challenge the mind, such as puzzles and learning new skills, can help rebuild cognitive function.

 

Nehls also emphasized the importance of being proactive in spreading awareness and resisting the forces that seek to control human minds.

 

He encouraged people to read his book and use the information to empower themselves and others.

 

By understanding the mechanisms of indoctrination and adopting strategies to counteract them, people can safeguard their cognitive freedom and pave the way for a more enlightened future.”

Watch the full interview between Dr. Michael Nehls and the Health Ranger Mike Adams here (28 minutes):

https://www.brighteon.com/c008efc1-df89-4433-8271-3c66fb5d3c3c

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

First Things First. Action Priorities. Mastery Newsletter August 4, 2025

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Life is a challenge.

 

Modern life even more so.

 

It seems there is no end of “stuff” to deal with.

 

Let’s more clearly identify the problem(s).

 

That should clarify what needs to be done and in what order.

 

Natural healing takes a different approach to disease, dis-ease, chronic conditions.

 

Instead of waiting until a health challenge surfaces…

 

The natural healing approach considers that all conditions arise from one or more of the following…

 

1.Not delivering the nutrition we our systems need in the right amounts. (food, but also energy, love, nurturing…)

 

2.Buildup of toxins (from man made sources, but also from nature…)

 

3.Stress. It’s a good thing when we are under actual physical attack. Chronic stress means all other systems are shut down…for example, the digestive system is not needed when we are fighting off a bear, cougar of other predator. So…as long as we have stress, nutrients in our food is not getting delivered to the cells. See #1.

 

4.Electromagnetic radiation. A modern malady. We are awash in EMF (Electro Magnetic Frequencies).

How bad is it? In the 1950s, Radio station CKWX in Vancouver boosted their signal from 10,000 watts to 50,000 watts. That signal was so powerful folks reported hearing the station from their dental amalgams or just sitting in a bathtub. True Story. I lived through it and read the news reports in the local newspapers.

Now? Not only are all AM stations at the maximum allowable 50,000 watts, but FM stations (which did not exist in the 50s) are at 100,000 watts.

And we now have a vast array of signals…a quick search reveals this: “Common sources include mobile phones, cell phone towers, Wi-Fi routers, smart meters, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones (DECT), television and radio broadcast signals, microwave ovens, and satellite stations.”

 

Whew.

 

Easy to get overwhelmed?

 

First, we need to be mindful that overwhelm is an emotion.

 

It is not really created by anything outside of ourselves, but by our reaction to events and situations.

 

This is key.  Because this understanding empowers us.

 

We can reframe all of these challenges.

 

In other words, we can clarify what actions we can take.

 

Action is the antidote to overwhelm. Key idea.

 

That is a good place to start…

 

If overwhelm in an emotion, how do we release or neutralize it?

 

How about by addressing the four sources of dis-ease?

 

Which one first?

 

It should be obvious that #1 is not the one.

 

Why?

 

Because if we have chronic stress, cleaning up the diet just means we are just getting better food that is not being digested.

 

Underline this: We do not digest food, deliver nutrition to the cells when we are stressed. This is an impossibility.

 

Are we making progress?

 

We can now see that addressing the stress is more critical.

 

In reality and I am sure you have already connected the dots…

 

We need to focus on all four of the contributing factors to dis-ease.

 

It’s just that we have to start somewhere.

 

And releasing stress is a great start.

 

Because…

 

When we release stress, we now have access to more of our inner resources…

 

Joy, energy and love not to mention fun.

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Boost Your Immunity with Laughter. Mastery Newsletter July 29, 2025

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Laughter: the open secret to joy, happiness AND improved immunity against dis-ease.

 

A 2008 Study: Diabetics watched comic videos.

 

They then laughed with hospital staff.

 

On alternate days, they listened to a  diabetes educational program.

 

They collected blood samples before and after each session.

 

Laughter increased the function of 39 genes.

 

The conclusion?

 

If you want to boost your immune system, make sure you laugh more.

 

Another study at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.

 

They studied the effects of laughter on the cardiovascular system.

 

The discovery?

 

Laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels.

 

A group of people watched a funny movie that made them laugh.

 

The inner lining of their blood vessels expanded.

 

That increased their blood flow.

 

The same group watched a movie that produced mental stress.

 

You can guess what happened.

 

Their blood vessel lining constricted.

 

That reduced blood flow.

 

The benefits of laughing are far reaching.

 

Why not get started now? Right now?

 

Search for laughing babies

https://search.brave.com/search?q=laughing%20babies%20videos&spellcheck=0

 

Remember: Life is too important to take seriously. None of us are getting out alive.

 

Laugh for the health of it.

 

Consider joining me for a twice weekly online Laughter Yoga session. 20 minutes to boost your immunity.

 

Click here: https://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/laughter-schedule/

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Our Health is Under Attack. Mastery Newsletter July 21, 2025

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There are so many health challenges we face, it may as well be a conspiracy.

 

That’s the bad news.

 

The good news is there are solutions.

 

First, let’s take inventory of the many challenges.

 

BECAUSE if we can clearly identify the problem, we are most of the way to a solution.

 

So, let’s do that.

 

Let’s take the time to dig in and be honest about what we are facing.

 

As uncomfortable as it may be.

 

First up:

#1. Linoleic Acid (LA)

 

Linoleic acid (LA), a fat found in vegetable oils, accumulates in your tissues and disrupts mitochondrial function, which drains your energy and slows your metabolism.

 

This fat becomes toxic when oxidized, producing harmful byproducts that damage DNA, enzymes, and the machinery your cells need to generate energy.

 

Excess LA damages your gut by interfering with colon cell metabolism, harming beneficial microbes, and promoting inflammation linked to insulin resistance and obesity.

 

LA’s half-life in body fat is about two years, meaning the damage builds up slowly and requires long-term dietary changes to reverse.” -from Dr. Mercola (bolding is mine)

 

This is a biggie, but by no means the only challenge we face.

 

#2. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

 

A cheaper alternative to sugar. It turns off the satiety switch.

 

That is to say, when you eat anything with HFCS in it, you don’t feel full and satisfied.

 

It appears to be a major contributor to the obesity epidemic (might as well be the obesity pandemic).

 

List of challenges with HFCS:

 

“1. Linked with Obesity: Several studies have shown a direct correlation between increased HFCS consumption and rising obesity rates. HFCS, particularly the fructose component, doesn’t stimulate insulin secretion, which, in turn, fails to suppress ghrelin (the “hunger hormone”). This can lead to increased food intake.

 

  1. Potential to Cause Fatty Liver Disease: The liver metabolizes fructose, and excessive intake can lead to an overload. Over time, this can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a precursor to more severe liver conditions.

 

  1. Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk: HFCS can lead to increased triglyceride levels, which heightens the risk of heart disease. Simultaneously, regular and excessive consumption has also been linked to insulin resistance, paving the way for type 2 diabetes.

 

  1. Other Health Concerns: From accelerating the aging process due to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) to the potential link to certain cancers, HFCS’s health ramifications are vast and concerning.”

– from Kansas City Laser Like Lipo (My bolding)

 

Also

“The Chameleon Names of HFCS. The food industry, well aware of the public’s growing wariness of HFCS, often resorts to labeling tactics that make its presence less obvious. Here are some of the alternative names under which HFCS might be hiding in your foods:

  1. Fructose
  2. Fructose Syrup
  3. Corn Syrup
  4. Corn Syrup Solids
  5. Corn Sweetener
  6. Maize Syrup
  7. Glucose/Fructose Syrup
  8. Isolated Fructose
  9. Fruit Fructose
  10. Crystalline Fructose

– from Kansas City Laser Like Lipo https://www.kclaserlikelipo.com/the-deceptive-names-of-high-fructose-corn-syrup-an-eye-opener-from-kansas-city-laser-like-lipo

 

 

#3. Sugar. A thousand years ago, Arab doctors used sugar as a medicine of last resort. (William Dufty in SUGAR BLUES)

 

When all else failed, two or three grains of sugar would often heal the patient.

 

It is a pure chemical (C12H22O11).

 

A quick search indicates the average consumption of sugar in America is about 17 teaspoons a day. About 60 pounds a year.

 

So what?

 

Another search shows why this is a challenge:

 

“Excess sugar consumption can lead to a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

 

This is the only a partial list of challenges we face in the 21st Century.

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

How to Remove Plastics and Forever Chemicals from Your Body Mastery Newsletter July 17, 2025

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Plastics and PFAS (Forever Chemicals) are doing bad stuff in our bodies.

 

Now, researchers have found a way to help eliminate them.

 

From Dr. Mercola:

 

“Most people have no idea they’re carrying around a hidden chemical load that their bodies weren’t designed to handle.

 

But the reality is, we’re living in a world saturated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS.

 

These synthetic compounds are engineered to resist heat, water and oil — and they don’t just stay on the surface.

 

Once these substances enter your bloodstream, they’re incredibly hard to get rid of.

 

That’s why researchers are searching for real, practical solutions.

 

Many believe that detoxing PFAS is a lost cause — that once they’re in your body, they’re in for good.

 

But new evidence suggests otherwise.”

 

 

Story at-a-glance:

 

A specific type of fiber called beta-glucan, found in oats and barley, was shown to reduce levels of harmful PFAS chemicals in the blood within just four weeks

 

 

Participants who consumed beta-glucan experienced significant drops in legacy PFAS compounds like PFOA and PFOS, which are linked to cancer and hormone disruption

 

The fiber group was the only one to show a meaningful reduction in the seven most high-risk PFAS chemicals identified by the National Academies of Sciences, including those that raise your risk for thyroid disease, cancer and ulcerative colitis

 

In a follow-up study using mice, animals exposed to high PFAS levels but fed beta-glucan had lower blood PFAS, improved fat metabolism and less liver stress compared to controls

 

The key to beta-glucan’s effect is its gel-forming action in your gut, which traps PFAS and interrupts their reabsorption cycle, allowing your body to eliminate them through stool.”

 

This is fantastic and incredible news to me.

 

I, like others, had thought this was a losing battle.

 

So wonderful to learn otherwise.

 

Link https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2025/07/17/fiber-everyday-foods-remove-forever-chemicals.aspx?ui=7ea4da0ed61b0f3628d7fb086ec638e7862152d19546d500356f05c69da3f629&sd=20110222&cid_source=dnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1HL&cid=20250717_HL2&foDate=true&mid=DM1776442&rid=341816989

 

 

Did some research for sources:

 

https://www.amazon.ca/Sunny-Boy-NutraStat-Beta-Glucan-Concentrate/dp/B086G9JJGV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

Also

PromOat® Oat Beta-Glucan

 

https://www.lantmannenbiorefineries.com/food-ingredients/products/oat-beta-glucan/promoat/

 

Have not tried either and receive no compensation.

 

 

And in case the link is outdated, the transcript:

 

“Most people have no idea they’re carrying around a hidden chemical load that their bodies weren’t designed to handle. But the reality is, we’re living in a world saturated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. These synthetic compounds are engineered to resist heat, water and oil — and they don’t just stay on the surface.

Once these substances enter your bloodstream, they’re incredibly hard to get rid of. That’s why researchers are searching for real, practical solutions. Many believe that detoxing PFAS is a lost cause — that once they’re in your body, they’re in for good. But new evidence suggests otherwise.

It turns out your gut, not your liver or kidneys, is one key to turning this around. And the solution doesn’t involve harsh protocols or extreme diets. It starts with something as simple as how you digest your food — and whether the right kind of fiber is present to help carry these chemicals out.

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re dealing with persistent fatigue, inflammation, hormone problems or chronic digestive issues, PFAS could be part of the story. These chemicals hijack your system slowly and silently. But there’s now a realistic path to lowering that burden, and it starts by focusing on what’s happening in your gut.

Four Weeks of Fiber Lowered Toxic PFAS in the Blood

A study published in Environmental Health evaluated 72 adult men with elevated LDL cholesterol who were already enrolled in a trial testing oat beta-glucan’s effects on cholesterol.1

Beta-glucans are a type of soluble fiber found in oats and barley that form a gel-like substance in your gut, helping to trap and remove compounds like bile acids and, as this study explored, PFAS as well. PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals,” are notoriously hard to remove from the body, so the researchers wanted to know: could a fiber intervention make a dent?

  • Participants received either a fiber-rich supplement or a placebo for four weeks —All participants followed the original protocol, consuming either an oat beta-glucan drink (1 gram (g) of beta-glucan and 1.9 g total fiber per serving, three times daily) or a brown rice drink with no active fiber. Blood samples were collected at baseline and after four weeks to measure 17 different PFAS types.
  • PFAS levels dropped significantly but only in the fiber group for legacy PFAS —While short-chain PFAS decreased in both groups, likely due to their shorter half-lives, the study found that only the group consuming beta-glucan showed significant reductions in long-chain PFAS known to persist for years in the body.

These included perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) — two of the most studied PFAS compounds, both associated with increased cancer and hormone disruption risks.

  • PFAS reductions occurred even in men with exposure levels typical of the general population —Researchers noted that all participants had detectable PFAS levels at the start of the study. The levels of certain PFAS were higher than previously reported in Canadian populations, suggesting rising background exposure. Despite this, the beta-glucan intervention still reduced PFAS levels, showing promise even for people without known occupational or high-dose environmental exposure.
  • Only the fiber group saw a drop in the most concerning types of PFAS —These specific PFAS, identified by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), are known to increase the risk for serious health issues like thyroid disease, kidney problems, ulcerative colitis and certain cancers.

If your blood level of these seven PFAS reaches just 2 nanograms per milliliter, doctors are advised to monitor your cholesterol, blood pressure during pregnancy and breast cancer risk. At 20 nanograms per milliliter, the recommendations expand to include regular screening for thyroid disease, testicular cancer and more. In the study, only the fiber group had a meaningful reduction in this high-risk PFAS group.

  • The proposed mechanism is the fiber’s ability to trap PFAS in your digestive tract —Researchers believe the gel-forming fiber worked because PFAS share biochemical properties with bile acids — compounds already known to bind to beta-glucan and get flushed out in feces. PFAS and bile acids are both amphipathic, meaning they have both water-loving and fat-loving parts. This allows them to interact with fiber gels and get excreted rather than reabsorbed.

Most PFAS don’t leave your body easily. Once excreted into the bile, they’re typically reabsorbed in your intestine, returning to your liver in a loop. Beta-glucan breaks this cycle by holding PFAS in your gut, giving your body a chance to eliminate them through stool rather than cycling them back into your bloodstream.

Oat Beta-Glucan Helped Mice Eliminate PFAS

In a related study published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, researchers from Boston University used mice to examine whether oat beta-glucan could reduce the body’s PFAS load.2 They exposed mice to a mixture of seven PFAS compounds in drinking water while feeding them diets that included either inulin, a non-gel-forming fiber, or oat beta-glucan — a gel-forming fiber.

  • Despite drinking more contaminated water, fiber-fed mice had lower PFAS in their blood —The mice fed beta-glucan consumed more PFAS-contaminated water, yet ended up with lower blood levels of some of the most harmful PFAS. This suggests that the fiber helped block reabsorption of PFAS in the gut. In other words, even when these mice took in more of the toxic chemicals, their bodies were better at flushing them out before they could circulate back into the bloodstream.
  • Mice on the fiber diet had better fat metabolism and lower liver fat —The beta-glucan-fed mice showed lower liver triglycerides and reduced fat accumulation in the small intestine and fat tissue overall. This matters because PFAS have been linked to metabolic disruption and fatty liver disease. These findings suggest that fiber offers a double benefit: lowering toxic load while improving fat regulation in the body.
  • Fiber-fed mice experienced better lipid balance without triggering other stress responses —The researchers also looked at markers of liver stress and detoxification. A key enzyme linked to chemical detox was lower in the fiber-fed group during the cleansing phase, indicating that their bodies were under less toxic stress after PFAS exposure.”

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Is Your Subconscious Sabotaging Your Joy and Your Life? Mastery Newsletter July 11, 2025

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When I was learning to drive, I remember being somewhat overwhelmed by so many things to do…

 

Put it in neutral.  Insert the key and turn to start.

 

Depress the clutch. Yes, a manual transmission. You did not get a licence if you couldn’t handle a manual transmission.

 

Hands on the wheel. Take the handbrake off. Slowly press the accelerator while releasing the clutch. Engine dies because I let the clutch up too fast.

 

Start again. Now we’re moving. Steer. Add gas to get up to speed. Watch the rear-view mirrors. Oh, I forgot to signal that I was pulling out. There’s a demerit. May not pass the driving test this time.

 

Watch for kids chasing a ball into the street. Watch the side streets to make sure no one is running a stop sign.

 

Red light. Slow down and stop making sure to depress the clutch early enough so the car doesn’t stall. Right signal on for the turn coming up. Steer. Add gas while releasing the clutch in just the right amount so as to not stall the engine.

 

Right signal on. Steer toward the curb. Brake and depress the clutch. Put it in neutral. Handbrake on. Let go of the clutch. Turn off the engine.

 

Whew. That was just a few minutes, but I am almost sweating from the stress.

 

 

 

Over time, many of those functions became automatic as I trained my subconscious mind to take over.

 

Now, I can do it on autopilot.

 

The subconscious runs the show.

 

Guess what.

 

This is a good analogy for how our life is.

 

The subconscious runs the show.

 

We learn shortcuts and don’t have to think about many of the things we do automatically.

 

This is a good thing, yeah?

 

Yes and no.

 

What if we have subconscious programs that do not serve our higher goals, our higher self?

 

Take laughter as an example.

 

When and why do we laugh?

 

What is there is a subconscious program that says we laugh when we see or hear something funny or humorous? And only if we see or hear something funny…

 

What if we reprogrammed the subconscious to laugh for no reason?

 

Why?

 

Because it is fun, joyous and healthy…

Kids laugh a lot. At the drop of a hat…

 

Why don’t we?

 

Is it because somehow we picked up a program that says you are being silly if you laugh at nothing?

 

Laughter Yoga founder Dr. Madan Kataria discovered that there is a host of health benefits to laughing.

 

Those benefits, he found in his research, happen when we laugh for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.

 

The challenge?

 

The subconscious program can get in the way.

 

Thoughts can come up while we are laughing for reason…doing laughter exercises…

 

“This is stupid. I must look silly. What is there to laugh at? Don’t you know life is serious? People must think I am loopy and deranged.”

 

Those are just a few that came up for me.

 

When I pushed through and persisted a number of positive things happened.

 

I felt lighter. I felt happier. I felt a sense of warmth. I felt connected to my fellow laughers. It felt as if there were long-time close friends. All in a matter of minutes of laughing together.

 

Over time, my subconscious beliefs about laughter changed.

 

Now, it is OK to laugh more.

 

It is even OK to laugh at myself when I make a mistake…

 

Life has more joy.

 

Dr. K. says laughter is a great thing “when life throws a dare.”

 

It appears that life is designed to give us challenges…large and small…

 

Laughing eases the pains and accentuates the positives in life.

 

All because I allowed myself to challenge the subconscious program that told me to only laugh at jokes, comedy or humourous situations.

 

Consider that we may have more energy, more tools and more courage to face our challenges when we feel good.

 

Laughter Yoga can help us dissolve the subconscious belief about life being hard.

 

Instead, we can choose to find joy in even the most challenging of life’s curve balls.

 

Will you join me for our online Laughter Yoga sessions?

 

Challenge and dissolve that subconscious belief about laughter.

 

You have only misery to lose and joy to find…Ha ha.

 

Here is our Laughter Yoga Schedule:

Laughter Schedule of the Victoria Laughter Yoga Club | Victoria Laughter Yoga Club

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Mastery Newsletter July 10, 2025

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The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

  1. I wish I had let myself be more happy
  2. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
  3. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
  4. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
  5. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me

These are from Bronnie Ware’s 2012 book Top Five Regrets of the Dying.

 

Ware spent years caring for those facing their own mortality.

 

When she asked them about any regrets, these five kept coming up time and again.

 

  1. Too late they realized they could choose to be happy.

 

How can I choose to be happy today?

 

 

  1. Too often they failed to give friends the time and energy they deserved.

 

How can I make more time for friends?

 

 

  1. Too often they shut their mouths and shuttered their feelings and that weighed heavy on them.

 

How can I learn to express myself clearly and lovingly?

 

 

  1. Too much time spent making a living over building a life caused too much remorse.

 

How can I live a more fulfilling and purposeful life?

 

 

  1. THE BIG ONE: This one stood out for Bronnie Ware. Half filled dreams and unfulfilled hopes. This was the #1 regret expressed by the dying. As Ware puts it: “Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that is was due to the choices they made, or not made.”

 

 

Bronnie Ware’s observations are not hers alone. Gilovich and Medvec in 1994 wrote: “When people look back on their lives, it is the things they have not done that generate the greatest regret…People’s action may be troublesome initially, it is the inactions that plague most with long-term feelings of regret.

 

What hopes and dreams do I have that I have not undertaken?

 

Thanks to Gary Keller and Jay Papasan for their book THE ONE THING. These thoughts and ideas come from that book.

 

To quote their book: “So make sure every day you do what matters most. When you know what matters most, everything makes sense.’

 

The best lives are lived this way.

 

How do I find out what really matter most to me?

 

The book shows how to find that out.

The full name of the book:

 

THE ONE THING. THE SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE TRUTH BEHIND EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS. Author Gary Keller with Jay Papasan.

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Laughter Yoga Benefit Mastery Newsletter July 8, 2025

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Laughter Yoga is based on the concept that we can laugh for no reason.

 

We don’t need jokes, comedy or even a sense of humour.

 

Medical doctor Madan Kataria started this in 1995 after researching the science.

 

The science that shows there are health and medical benefits.

 

Life throws curve balls at us from time to time.

 

In fact, that is how the universe operates, according to Dr. Kataria.

 

Whenever a “negative” event happens, there is blessing that comes with it.

 

We may not see it right away.

 

Dr. K. puts it this way:

 

“In India we believe that there is always a balance of opposite energies in every part of our life and that there are ups and downs in daily existence.

 

In fact, I’m forever prepared for some shock here and there.

 

I’ve realized that this is how life intended to be.

 

Conflicting situations are a part of its intrinsic design.

 

But remember, there’s always a blessing in disguise.

 

We may be unaware of it and may feel betrayed but time proves the goodness hidden in it.

 

Perhaps this is nature’s way of give and take.”

 

Missing a flight would often be considered a disaster.

 

But read how missing a flight gave Dr. K. and his wife Madhuri a new bag.

 

https://www.laughteryoga.org/dr-kataria-diary/miss-a-flight-eget-a-brand-new-bag/

 

Get laughing with us:

 

Online Wednesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 11am

 

Plus LIVE sessions monthly.

 

Check out the schedule here

https://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/laughter-schedule/

 

Main Message: Remember there is always a blessing in disguise. Use Laughter Yoga to see it sooner.

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Just Breathe. Mastery Newsletter June 30, 2025

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Did you know that the quality of your breathing determines the quality of your life?

 

We all breathe. Turns out there is more to breathing. A lot more.

 

“Just Breathe: Mastering Breathwork for Success in Life, Love, Business, and Beyond” is the title of a book by Dan Brule.

 

A quick search reveals this:

 

“Dan Brule is recognized as the world’s foremost expert and renowned pioneer in the field of breathwork, leading the worldwide Spiritual Breathing movement.

 

 Brule served in the United States Navy as a medical deep-sea diver during the Vietnam era and completed his master’s degree in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

 

His book, which is hailed by Tony Robbins as the “definitive breathwork handbook,” provides tools to harness breath for reducing stress, increasing productivity, balancing health, and finding spiritual awakening.”

 

  1. I am a Tony Robbins fan. His books, courses and videos have done a lot for me. So, I am paying attention now.

 

Some gems from the book:

 

“…how often, how fast, and how much you inflate your lungs directly affects your brain and how it operates.’

 

Conscious breathing can help deal with post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and many other conditions.

 

Just five minutes of slow paced breathing can support the heart and improve stress resilience.

 

“…by far the quickest and most effective way to guarantee heart coherence is through Conscious Breathing. Heart coherence is at its maximum when a resonant frequency of four and a half respiratory cycles per minute is attained.”

 

“Heart coherence refers to the continuous fluctuations in the heart rate…it is associated with…a feeling of inner balance and centeredness — alert yet relaxed, energized yet calm.”

 

“Studies show measurable benefits with just five minutes of paced breathing at a rate of six breaths per minute, three times per day. You can reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels (that’s the stress hormone) by up to 20%!”

 

“There is a catch: your breathing practice is only effective when it becomes a daily ritual, like showering or brushing your teeth.”

 

“BREATHE NOW: HEART RATE VARIABILITY PRACTICE

Three time per day

Six breaths per minute

Five minutes duration

 

Knocking stress on the head.

 

Fifteen minutes a day.

 

I like easy things. This seems right up my alley.

 

What about you?

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

WANT TO RAISE YOUR FREQUENCY? START BY PULLING YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ARSE Mastery Newsletter June 6, 2025

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Awesome, laugh out loud funny, close to the bone, complete health system, all right here right now, free, waiting for us to dive in and GO FOR IT…

 

Guest article by Zen Prem

 

Everyone wants to “raise their frequency” these days, like it’s a fucking Spotify playlist you can just vibe your way into.

 

Slap on a crystal, say “I release what no longer serves me,” and boom, you’re suddenly vibrating like a tantric dolphin on ayahuasca.

 

But here’s the thing no one posts on Facebook or Instagram: Raising your frequency isn’t pretty.

 

It’s not all white linen and cacao ceremonies.

 

It’s sobbing on your bathroom floor at 3am with a nervous system that’s fried and a mind that won’t shut the fuck up.

 

You want to go higher?…

 

Cool.

 

You’ve gotta go deeper first.

 

Right into the grime, the grief, and the total fucking honesty you’ve been avoiding since you were twelve.

 

So, following on from my previous post ‘WHAT IF YOUR LIFE LOOKS GOOD… BUT FEELS DEAD INSIDE?’

 

Here’s some practical tips you may find helpful…

 

  1. Conscious Breathwork

 

Do you want to feel like a God or just hyperventilate like a Victorian child having a fainting spell?

 

Because breathwork is both.

 

Eleven minutes a day of deep, conscious breathing can get you high, humbled, and halfway to a mystical experience, assuming you don’t tap out before minute five wondering if you left the fucking stove on.

 

It’s free. It’s primal. It’s available right now.

 

Or of course, if you’d rather pay $90 for some Peruvian dude on YouTube to “activate our DNA” with breath patterns you could’ve Googled.

 

Just. Fucking. Breathe.

 

  1. Meditation

 

Yes, sit your arse down, cross your legs (or don’t), and try not to fantasise about lunch.

 

Throw in some 432Hz binaural beats if you need a soundtrack.

 

But the fastest way to raise your frequency through meditation is not to try to raise your frequency.

 

Just sit there.

 

Let your mind be the chaotic disco it is.

 

Eventually, something quiet shows up. That’s you.

 

Not your grocery list. Not your future TED Talk. You.

 

  1. Fasting (Optional Sadomasochism)

 

If you want to feel closer to meeting God, skip breakfast.

By hour 16 you’ll be so empty and lightheaded, you’ll either meet the Divine or headbutt the fucking fridge crying.

 

But let’s not get righteous here.

 

Fasting isn’t magic, it’s clarity bought through temporary self-deprivation.

 

Seriously, skip the smugness. Just try it.

 

If you get hangry and scream at the cat, maybe don’t do it on workdays.

 

  1. Heart Coherence

 

This sounds like a TEDx wet dream, but it works.

 

Close your eyes. Think about something you love. Really love. Your dog. Your kid. That time he looked at you like you mattered.

 

Then breathe into that space like your life depends on it, because maybe it does.

 

The heart isn’t just a pump. It’s a tuning fork for your humanity.

 

You want a higher frequency? … Feel everything, then let it melt in your chest.

 

  1. Ecstatic Movement

 

You haven’t lived until you’ve ugly-danced in your kitchen at 6am with a face like a deranged prophet.

 

Move your body like it owes you nothing and you’ll find your trauma hiding in your hips.

 

Yes, it’s cringey at first. Yes, you’ll look like a goat on acid being tasered. Do it anyway.

 

You’ll come out lighter, looser, alive.

 

Shake the shit out of your cells.

 

  1. Face Your Shadows

 

This one isn’t sexy.

 

It’s you, a notebook, and the part of you that never healed from age six.

 

It’s journaling the stuff you don’t want your therapist to read.

 

It’s calling yourself out on the lies you tell in relationships, in arguments, in silence.

 

This is frequency work for grown-ups.

 

Do it with a pen, or do it with your life on repeat. Your choice.

 

  1. Connect with Nature

 

Go barefoot. Touch a tree.

 

Yes, it feels weird at first, especially if you’re ‘cultured’ and trained to avoid public displays of dirtiness …

 

But five minutes with your feet on the ground will do more for your nervous system than another mindfulness app asking you to breathe like a sea turtle.

 

Nature doesn’t care how spiritual you are. It already vibrates high.

 

Go plug yourself in.

 

  1. Speak Your Truth

 

Warning: speaking your truth may result in endings.

 

But nothing tanks your frequency like being liked for someone you’re not.

 

Say the thing. Ask the awkward question. Admit what you really want.

 

Authenticity is terrifying.

 

It’s also liberation.

 

  1. Treat Everything as Sacred

 

You don’t need to move to Bali to be spiritual.

 

Try washing your mug like it’s holy.

 

Take a shit with reverence.

 

Light a candle and mean it.

 

Sacredness isn’t ceremony, it’s attention.

 

Start there. Enlightenment optional.

 

  1. Listen to Your Soul

 

It’s quiet.

 

Which is why you keep missing it.

 

It’s not in your scroll.

 

It’s not in your ten-step plan.

 

It’s in the stillness between your distractions.

 

Stop. Listen. Breathe.

 

There it is.

 

  1. ECSTATIC EXPRESSION (a.k.a. Scream Therapy for the Spiritually Constipated)

 

Sometimes the fastest way to raise your frequency is to fucking lose it, consciously.

 

Scream into a pillow.

 

Roar into the void.

 

Howl like a fucking banshee who just found out Mercury is in retrograde again.

 

It’s not drama.

 

It’s detox.

 

You’ve got 30 years of swallowed pain living in your throat chakra like unpaid rent – tell it to fuck off.

 

Cry. Wail. Break plates (safely).

 

Do whatever it takes to stop being a well-behaved zombie waiting for enlightenment.

 

Your voice is a weapon.

 

Use it to reclaim your goddamn life.

 

12.LAUGH LIKE A FUCKING LUNATIC

 

No, really – fucking laugh.

 

Not the polite chuckle you use to survive awkward dinner parties.

 

I mean snort-laugh, ugly-laugh, tears-down-your-face-until-you-can’t-breathe kind of laugh.

 

Because if your healing doesn’t include laughter, it’s just another fucking trauma ceremony in beige yoga pants.

 

Laughter is frequency alchemy.

 

It’s your nervous system saying, “Okay, I can breathe again.”

 

It unhooks the shame. It softens the rage.

 

It reminds you that even in the middle of your messy awakening,

 

you’re still hilariously, gloriously, stupidly human.

 

Watch a dumb video. Laugh at yourself.

 

Giggle mid-breakdown.

 

Make peace with the absurdity of it all.

 

Because if you can laugh and cry in the same hour, you’re not just raising your frequency… you’re fucking surfing it

 

FINAL WORD

 

Raising your frequency isn’t a vibe.

 

It’s a reckoning.

 

It’s burning the illusion that healing is cute.

 

It’s choosing presence over performance.

 

Truth over trends.

 

Love over likability.

 

So if you want to raise your frequency?

 

Stop faking peace.

 

Start embodying truth.

 

Then dance like you’ve been possessed by a funk demon, journal like your soul’s about to explode, and scream until your ancestors applaud from the astral plane.

 

High fucking vibes , baby!

 

Zen Prem (Noah David)

 

Coauthor of Beyond Bullshit To Bliss with Samantha Spiro

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Feel free to print this out. Do one daily. Keep going.

 

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.

 

Love Yourself First Mastery Newsletter April 30, 2025

Written by joyenergyandhealth on . Posted in Mastery Newsletter

You know the story.

 

When oxygen masks come down during your flight, what did the flight attendant tell you to do?

 

PUT YOUR OWN MASK ON FIRST…before helping your child with theirs.

 

Why?

 

Because in trying to help your child or your partner or anyone else, YOU MAY PASS OUT FOR LACK OF OXYGEN.

 

What good are you to anybody then?

 

Zero, nada, nothing…you made yourself useless.

 

By trying help others first.

 

In order to be of any use to anyone else, we have to take care of ourselves first.

 

There is no way around this basic law of nature.

 

You really do have to take care of yourself first before you can be of any use to anyone else.

 

The impulse to help others is noble and worthy.

 

But you have to have energy to be able to help anyone.

 

Energy that comes from self care. Nurturing yourself.

 

With energy and health, you can show up as a better, more competent you.

As the great (and successful) comedienne Lucille Ball said: “Love yourself first and all else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”

 

What steps can you take to nurture yourself more?

 

In Joy and Love                                                                                        

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.    

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

© Copyright 2025 Matti Anttila,

PO Box 21144 Duncan RPO, Duncan Village, BC, Canada. V9L0C2

Privacy statement: I take your privacy seriously and do not distribute your information to anyone.

 

Disclaimer: Please make your own decisions about everything. That includes investment, taxation, health and/or any other area. Seek professional assistance before attempting any of the ideas, tools and/or techniques discussed herein.

 

Any and all information provided here is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individuals are advised not to self-medicate in the presence of significant illness. Always consult with your licensed medical practitioner first before undertaking anything…be it supplements, exercise programs or other protocols. The information herein is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Do not construe the information provided here as authoritative health advice…or authoritative advice of any sort. All information provided or referred-to is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be health, medical, financial, accounting or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Matti Anttila is not a licensed financial planner, doctor or health practitioner. If you’re not inclined to Do-It-Yourself then please, before you Do-It-To-Yourself, obtain professional advice.