The Seven Chairs Rule.

The embodiment of the idea of siga-siga is the rule of seven chairs. It represents the desire for leisure and convenience as part of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Siga siga is a Greek phrase meaning "slowly, slowly," which promotes a relaxed, unhurried approach to life. As a health and anti-stress philosophy, it encourages mindfulness, taking time to enjoy simple pleasures, and reducing anxiety by living at a slower pace.

There is a tradition in Cyprus that to be really comfortable in his coffee shop a man needs seven chairs. One for his stick,one for his coffee, one for each am, one for each leg and one to sit on.

Photo: Cyprus Nicosia 1910

Give Five: 5 health ideas for a better Life (17)

1. Oral health. In addition to regular brushing and flossing, pay attention to tongue cleaning and oral probiotics. These simple measures can help improve the oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and eliminate unpleasant breath. Tongue cleaning can be done with a specialized scraper or a piece of gauze. Oral probiotics for both children and adults should contain at least two well-studied strains: Streptococcus salivarius K12 and M18. 2. Dynamic working postures. Varying your working posture helps prevent fatigue, reduces excessive sitting, and improves overall work efficiency. Sit when maximum concentration is required, stand during calls, information searches, or reading, and lie down when creative thinking is needed. 3. Self-stimulation through thoughts. Escapism is a common procrastination mechanism that involves retreating into thoughts, reflections, or activities to avoid discomfort or artificially elevate mood. To assess whether your thinking is healthy ...

Health is not Everything?!

If you are reading these lines, you are most likely concerned about your health, think about your future, want to become tougher and stronger, live longer and better. Concern about the optimal state of health is already an indication of health since people who live one day simply don’t think about the long-term consequences of their actions. However, you are here, which means that you believe in yourself and are ready to handle various challenges. Referring to the question: “What’s the most important thing for you?” we confidently respond, “Health!” I guess you’d be surprised if I suddenly say that health shouldn’t be your primary goal. After all, we end conversations by wishing each other to stay healthy, and one of the toasts during feasts (which aren’t always healthy) will definitely be to everyone’s health. With all responsibility, I declare that the excessive pursuit of health is a symptom of poor health. A person who sets health as their main goal is certainly unhealthy and...

Dr. Andrew Belaveshkin

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