Guide through the whole grains
Grains ... How well do we actually know them?
In most cases we use integrated rice and complete wheat flour in our kitchen.
But on the shelves of health food stores there are so many types of grains we simply forgot about or are not familiar with so we avoid them totally.
Learn more about whole grains and their healing properties.
Bring variety into your cooking and start eating tasty and healthy!
In this list we included plants that do not officially belong to the family of cereals, but are very similar to grains because of their nutritional properties.
Sea buckthorn - a secret ingredient of Tibetan recipe for longevity
The secret of ancient Tibetan medicine is finally revealed.
For thousands of years, Tibetans have used the fruit that grows in the Himalayas as both food and medicine for numerous ailments.
Today science has confirmed that this fruit is the most powerful natural remedy for many ailments.
The secret recipe is sea buckthorn, whose Latin name is Hippophae rhamnoides. It is also called sandthorn, sallowthorn or seaberry.
Today it has been proven that sea buckthorn is an effective treatment for many ailments such as fatigue, infections, cardiovascular diseases, skin problems, stomach illnesses and even cancer.
5 tips for a beautiful complexion without dark spots
Flawless skin is an embodiment of true beauty.
However, the constant skin exposure to sunlight, poor diet and lack of regular care lead to dark spots and skin aging.
In the midst of stress and rapid way of life, we become aware of this only after the damage has already occurred.
The good news is that these adverse effects on the skin can be neutralized by using simple medicinal preparations.
Their regular use ensures good results.
Thyroid gland health test
Dr. Broda Barnes, a doctor who was far ahead of his time, found as early as 50 years ago that our body temperature was a good indicator of thyroid activity, especially body temperature immediately after waking up.
He wrote a book on thyroid activity with a description of the various problems and diseases that may occur due to reduced activity of this important organ.
He also developed a simple home test that can be used for checking the status of your thyroid.
Before bedtime, take a thermometer and shake it well - make sure that the temperature on it is lower than 35 degrees C.
Steaming - one of the best ways of preparing food
What you think of when you hear the word "steam"?
Sauna? A steam locomotive? Hot coffee?
How about juicy vegetables, which are slowly cooked on steam?
Steaming is not a newly-invented method. This cooking method is being used for thousands of years.
Steaming had played an important role in the life of many peoples of the world.
Forget drugs for osteoporosis - build healthy bones in a natural way
For many years, doctors have prescribed medication against osteoporosis to women.
Alternative doctors, who are recommending natural ways of treating this disease, were considered as lunatics.
But today, many scientists completely agree with the alternative doctors.
They warn us about the ineffectiveness and the harmfulness of conventional drugs for treating osteoporosis.
Today, a new approach for treating this disease is developed - a healthy diet, exercise and intake of extra vitamins and minerals.
Healing properties of chestnut
If you think of the fall, surely boiled or roasted chestnuts will surely come to mind!
You will also think ofAnd the various delicacies made of chestnuts that come in many different forms of salty or sweet dishes - from the famous chestnut rolls, chestnut soup with chestnuts, chestnut cream and so on.
Chestnut, especially its wild varietyone, is often a decoration in city parks and parkways.
In the forest you will find it in the company of oak and elm.
This is a lasting tree and some famous old chestnut trees are over 500 years old.
While the chestnut was a favorite food of the ancient Romans, the ancient Greeks recognized its healing properties.
Natural treatment of autoimmune diseases
In the last fifty years there has been a real worldwide epidemic of autoimmune diseases, from diabetes, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease, to asthma.
Autoimmune diseases are immunity disorders in which one’s immunity is too strong or too weak to react and thereby destroys the body’s own tissue.
They cause tissue destruction, vulnerability and infections.
There are about 80 types of autoimmune diseases, many of which have similar symptoms.
Sometimes they are therefore difficult to accurately diagnose.
They usually consist of a period of remission, where there are little or no symptoms, followed by a sudden relapse or exacerbation.
How to take vitamins properly
Lately we have often heard the controversies about vitamins.
Some recommend taking vitamins in large quantities, while others say that vitamins are toxic in large quantities.
The answer is that in excessive amounts everything can be toxic.
You can die from too much water intake. Large amounts of air can cause hyperventilation. You can get burned by excessive sunbathing.
Even the healthiest things can have a negative impact on health in excessive amounts. Almost all of the nutrients are toxic in large quantities.
Of course, you do not want to spend all day chewing and swallowing vitamins. In particular, do not use synthetic vitamins produced by pharmaceutical companies.
Chemicals in perfumes that endanger health
Although your perfume smells like magic, it is very likely that it is nothing but a toxic mix of chemicals.
The ingredients of perfumes and deodorants are not limited to natural flavors and essential oils (no matter what advertisements tell you!).
List of ingredients often includes a full range of chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene, methylene chloride, benzaldehyde and phthalates.
These chemicals can cause a number of adverse consequences which affect the respiratory system, liver, kidneys, nervous system and reproductive organs.
These toxins can disrupt the function of the endocrine system, and studies are linking them to infertility and many types of cancer.
8 plants for a happier menopause
Menopause is really not the favorite part of life for many women.
It brings up a number of problems such as hot flushes, insomnia, depression, irritability, decreased libido.
An imbalance of hormones after menopause increases the risk of osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.
The good news is that a healthy lifestyle, good diet and regular exercise can help reduce the unpleasant symptoms of menopause and its consequences.
Furthermore, some plants can also help you and such plants are the topic of this article.
Most herbs for menopause have estrogenic effects, because they contain phytoestrogen - a natural estrogen.
Menopause is mainly characterized by a lack of estrogen, causing the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.
All benefits of mango
Mango is being used as food and medicine for centuries.
In unani medicine, mango is traditionally used for cleansing the body of toxins, as a cure for anemia and as a remedy for diseases of the nervous system.
Ayurvedic medicine uses the dried flowers of mango for the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and urinary tract infections.
Fruit, leaves, roots, bark and even mango seeds contain valuable nutrients, particularly phenols and flavonoids.
Because of the wealth of antioxidants, mango holds a high position on the ORAC scale.
This exotic super fruit is rich in vitamins A, B complex (especially B6), C, E and beta carotene, which the body uses for the production of vitamin A.
Dr. Hulda Clark - a revolutionary doctor who discovered the real causes of the "incurable" diseases
American doctor Hulda Regehr Clark has in the second half of the last century came to important discoveries that outlined a new direction in the development of medicine.
Dr. Clark (1928 - 2009) was a physiologist, biophysicist, naturopath and an author of eight books on alternative medicine, six of which were on the subject of cancer.
She studied at Canada's University of Saskatchewan, where she graduated in medicine with the highest scores.
She continued her studies at McGill University and the University of Minnesota, where she studied biophysics and physiology of cells.
In 1979 Dr. Clark began her own research. A few years later she graduated from Clayton College of Natural Health, where she was awarded the degree of naturopathy.
In her work she dealt with the most independent investigation of all aspects of human diseases, cancer in particular.
The investigation took her to the study of harmful factors for human health: parasites, fungi, bacteria, heavy metals, solvents and radioactivity.
She was trying to find a cure in herbs, essential oils, orthomolecular and frequency therapy and she held dental health in especially high regard.
Halasana - yoga exercise that reveals the “hidden inner treasure"
Symbolically, the plough is as a means of labor represented in the myths and traditional stories of many nations of the world.
In the Ramayana, plough symbolizes the tool for detecting "hidden inside treasure."
Regular exercise Halasana nourishes and rejuvenates the body.
This position assists in the development and strengthening of the thoracic and lumbar spine by increasing circulation and flexibility.
In addition, it releases tension in the neck and throat and reduces the accumulation of mucus in the sinuses and respiratory system.
How to preserve good hearing into old age
As much as 278 million people worldwide have a serious hearing impairment.
Partial hearing loss will afflict 40% of people older than 60.
Many will be affected even before that age.
In which group will you be?
In fact, do you have problems hearing me now?
Dr. Barry Sears – heal yourself with the help of food
Dr. Barry Sears is one of the most famous American nutritionist today and a leading authority on the impact of food on hormones and health.
As a scientist at Boston Medical School and MIT, he has dedicated more than thirty years of work to the study of lipids.
He is the author of seven books that were sold in over five million copies in the United States alone, not counting books translated into 22 foreign languages.
A turning point in his research took place in 1982 when the Nobel Prize for Medicine and Physiology was given to a group of scientists from Sweden and the United Kingdom for the discovery of how eicosanoids, a special group of hormones, are interfering with the development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Since eicosanoids arise solely from fat that we consume, Dr. Sears realized that these principles can be applied to food and thus achieve precise control of these very powerful hormone.
5 foods that eliminate sugar dependency
Most of us cannot explain why during the painful emotional states we reach for cookies, cakes, white bread, chocolate or pudding.
Many believe that these foods help them because they have excellent taste.
But it is only a part of the reason.
We are drawn to that food because the ingredients that raise spirits - simple carbohydrates, that is, monosaccharides and disaccharides.
In everyday language, we call them simply sugars.
When you bite the apple strudel or a donut, we introduce these compounds into our organism and immediately we feel better.
Chlorella- one algae for all problems
Chlorella is a single-celled, rounded green algae.
It grows in fresh water, and it was created about two and a half billion years ago, and is among the oldest forms of life on Earth.
Today, this plant is known as a superfood or dietary supplement of extraordinary nutritional value.
It is one of the few edible species of aquatic algae.
It is an exceptional source of protein because in dried form it consists of 45% protein and is great for vegetarians, athletes and people suffering from obesity.
It is a quality source of amino acids, magnesium, iron and trace minerals. It contains all the B-vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene. It also has high fiber content.
Detailed instructions on how to use the anti-parasite program, according to Dr. Clark
Surya Namaskar - Salute the Sun!
The well-known yoga practice, Surya Namaskar, is practiced when the sun rises in the morning. It has a mystical and symbolic character that brings many health benefits.
In many cultures around the world the sun is the symbol of consciousness, spirituality and vitality.
In India the sun (Surya) has long been considered as a symbol of health and prosperity.
The Rig Veda declares that "Surya is the Soul, both of the moving and unmoving beings".
In the cities of India hundreds of people gather outside at dawn and respectfully practice the sun salutation while chanting special mantras.
It is believed that the one who practices the sun salutation offers respect to the internal and external sun - the central creative force of the universe which according to yoga also manifests in human body.
10 easy ways to save water, our liquid blue gold
On the eve of World Earth Day, we would like to share a few useful tips on how to reduce water consumption in your household and make every precious drop count.
Although water is considered a renewable energy source, the clean, freshwater resources of the Earth are not boundless. Moreover, water resources are becoming increasingly scarce and limited.
For example, according to current estimates, each person in Croatia consumes approximately 150 litres of water per day.
How to survive radioactive pollution
When I was writing this article, the Americans await the arrival of the radioactive cloud caused by the Japanese nuclear disaster.
Although the radioactive cloud should lose power while it crosses the ocean, people are afraid of radioactive fallout (pollution).
According to some estimates, when the cloud reaches the shores of America, its radioactive strength should be 750 RAD or more. For comparison: the power of one X-ray screening is 1 RAD.
RAD - radiation absorbed dose – is the unit used for measuring the dose of radiation absorbed by the body after exposure to radiation.
But pollution will not only affect America. Over time, the radiation will "scatter" in the atmosphere, which means that it will fall on the ground with rain and will contaminate soil, water and crops around the world.
Induce lactation, alleviate mastitis and enjoy breastfeeding with help of natural remedies
Even though breastfeeding seems so simple and natural, frequently it does not work so smoothly, specially in the beginning.
Sometimes there is a lack or a surplus or milk, sores on nipples, mastitis, inflammation and other difficulties. But, it pays to try.
Nature has offered numerous solutions for this issue as well in shape of teas, compresses, balms and other ways in which moms can overcome difficulties and continue breastfeeding.
Why do moms love coconut oil?
If there is one food with a hundred faces, then that would have to be coconut oil, considered a superfood.
Recent research has confirmed that it protects the heart and blood vessels, strengthens the immunity, accelerates the metabolism, stimulates weight loss and improves digestion.
It significantly influences the appearance of the skin, hair and nails, which it naturally nourishes and protects, helping to heal more quickly and securing health, brilliance and pliability.
It causes no harmful side effects, which makes it a great superfood for the whole family.
Spinach, garlic and olive spread – a delicious addition to any meal
This aromatic, nutrient-rich, delicious spinach spread works for any occasion and may be served as a side dish to almost any main course meal.
Apart from enjoying this tasty vegetable spread on whole grain bread, it may also be used to spread and coat pasta or combined with rice and other vegetables.
It is simple and easy to prepare.
Nettle – a miraculous cure
When we are looking for a solution to our health problems, we tend to forget that nature has provided us with everything needed for health and that we have natural and free medicines right within our grasp.
So I was surprised when I came across this article, which talks about ordinary nettle.
Although we have all heard something about the healing properties of nettle, I do not know how many of us are truly aware of how healing this plant really is.
The article was translated from English, but the name of the doctor is, unfortunately, unknown.
"Nettle is one of the most useful herbs. If people understood how beneficial this plant is, everyone would plant nettles only.
All parts of the nettle - stems, leaves, roots and flowers - have medicinal properties.
Marinated tomato salad
Mix chives, basil, vinegar and olive oil.
Arrange tomatoes on a plate, season them with salt and pepper, then pour the mixture of chives, balsamic, tarragon and olive oil.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to half an hour. Serve with rice or pasta.
A young woman spoke about the terrible health problems she faced after vaccination with Gardasil
Skeptics are skilled in refuting evidence pointing to the harmful effects of vaccines and interpret such evidence as limited or anecdotal.
However, side effects associated with vaccines are serious for many people, including Brittney Fist.
This young woman is in a constant struggle with the effects of Gardasil, a vaccine against the infamous human papillomavirus (HPV).
This vaccine has left once vital and healthy young woman bedridden and stricken with seizures.
The text was published in May on HormonesMatter.com portal, her mother Roxie remembers how her daughter's health deteriorated rapidly after vaccination with Gardasil in 2007.
The story is all too familiar - a young woman full of energy and ambition reduced to an almost vegetative state, struggling to get out of bed and function without collapse and serious attacks during the day.
Tasty energy bars from cranberries, almond and ginger
Try the divine combination of almonds, ginger, dates and cranberries.
Make healthy energy bars which will help you conquer spring fatigue.
They are full of plant fibers, unrefined natural sugars and vitamins, which keep the blood sugar levels constant.
The bars are vegan foods, free of gluten, lactose and refined sugars. At the same time, they are very tasty and easy to digest, which will make many of you fall in love with this natural treat.
Artificial colors reveal you eat “garbage food”
Fast and industrially processed food during the production process loses its color, taste and smell.
That is why prior to final packaging and serving the manufacturers add artificial colors, flavors and scent that will improve the appearance of a dull mixture.
What colors do you need to pay attention to?
Caramel color that is used in many soft drinks, ice cream, sweets and ready-made sauces for meat has little to do with caramel.
Rather than being made of melted sugar, the caramel color is synthetically produced through a chemical reaction of sugar, ammonia and sulphite.
This process results in chemicals 2-methyimidazolel and 4-methyimidazolel, which are associated with thyroid problems, liver and lung cancer and leukemia.
There are four types of caramel color, and the two that are obtained with the help of ammonia can harm health.
Defeat inflammation with a red spring cocktail made of strawberries and apples
Try this tasty red spring tonic made of a combination of favourite ingredients: apples, strawberries and lime.
It is a great natural protection from numerous inflammatory processes, including asthma, gout, atherosclerosis, arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
This tasty spring drink, which you must try as soon as the first strawberries mature, contains folic acid, potassium, fibers, vitamin C and plenty of other active ingredients.
This tonic will be beneficial for the digestion, because it stimulates bowel movement and the secretion of stomach juices, as well as accelerating the digestion of heavy and fatty foods.
Vegan lemon mousse pie
This light and refreshing pie will satisfy the taste buds of even the most refined gourmets.
Preheat the oven to 180° C. Thoroughly press the base mixture into a cake mold (approximately 20 cm long). Bake for 10 minutes at 180° C, remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
Strain the cashews and place them in a blender. Mix them together with coconut milk until the mixture becomes completely smooth. Depending on the mixer power, this can take up to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small cooking pan, mix almond milk, agar powder and sugar. Wait until the mixture boils and stir evenly.
When the mixture boils, reduce the heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add coconut oil and stir until it is well dissolved in the mixture.
Triphala - a cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine
Triphala (meaning "three fruits") is an ancient nutrient blend of three types of super-fruits from India.
It consists of equal ratio of dried fruit of plants amalaki (Emblica officinalis), haritaki (Terminalia chebula) and bibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica).
It is said that triphala has the power to protect and treat internal organs just like a mother that cares for her children.
Each of the three herbal fruits in the composition of this mixture nourishes, cleans, strengthens, deeply renews and rejuvenates the entire body.
In the history of Ayurvedic literature, triphala is highly praised. It is believed that if someone uses this product for a period of one year, he will be free from all diseases and will have an extremely long life.
Therefore, it is marked by the term rasajana, which is the Sanskrit term for all drugs that rejuvenate the body.
Defeat spring fatigue syndrome with food and help your body recover natural energy
During spring months, many of you will reach for various vitamins, minerals or other remedies because of the sensation fatigue, lack of sleep and headache.
I am frequently surprised at how many different natural remedies people use without thinking whether each of them is the best choice.
But did you know that it is possible to improve spring fatigue with food?
Hereinafter we will introduce you to foods that revitalize the organism and alleviate the symptoms of spring fatigue.
Spring fatigue is triggered by the change of seasons, when we leave cold winter and enter warmer spring. Known as spring fatigue syndrome, it is not an illness, but a set of physical and physiological symptoms, the most frequent of which is a drop in energy.
The benefits of living bacteria
Most people thinking of probiotics evoke images of yogurt that we see on commercials.
However, the good bacteria are not a marketing gimmick or a dieting trend.
Living cultures of these friendly bacteria in the form of fermented foods were even used by our ancestors, who knew they could greatly assist them in the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
At the present time, the interest in probiotics is becoming larger.
This is due to a number of scientific discoveries that prove beneficial effects of probiotics on almost the entire body.
Hyperthermia and herbal infusions for cancer treatment
In Germany, alternative methods of treatment are much more widely accepted and used than in Croatia.
Specifically, the German patients, apart from the traditional methods of treatment, can also choose a variety of alternative therapies offered by many German clinics.
Previously we wrote about hyperthermia - one of the most popular methods in the treatment of cancer and other serious illnesses.
Hyperthermia, or high body temperature, is used in order to destroy cancer cells and for stimulation of the body and repairing overall immunity.
We wrote about the active hyperthermia, and today we'll talk about other types of hyperthermia therapy and infusions.
German clinics already use alternative cancer treatment methods
For over a decade in our neighborhood successfully operate clinics and physicians that apply these methods.
Most of the world's oldest and best clinics with highly experienced physicians are located in Germany.
Laws governing the so-called unconventional medicine in Germany are very liberal.
Today, the patient has the legal right to choose a therapy (many citizens, unfortunately, do not know that).
The most powerful of all therapies is certainly hyperthermia.
Healthiest food in the world: Broccoli
Imagine a food item that provides everything necessary for health, rejuvenation and detoxification of the body.
With the help of which you can prevent many health problems, such as allergies, colds, arthritis, cancer and eye diseases.
A food item which provides the necessary energy and vitality, and it helps with weight loss.
Yes, such food item actually exists.
Broccoli is a wonderful food item and its health benefits are innumerable.
Here are 13 reasons why you need to include broccoli in your daily menu.
Blueberries protect against dementia and preserve vision
Blueberry is a perennial shrub native to North America, where even today most of the berries are grown.
Fresh and ripe fruits are mostly purple, and sometimes can be darker, almost black.
Blueberries are a real superfood: full of nutrients and bring numerous health benefits, as well as being low in calories.
Blueberries contain a diverse range of nutrients and are the richest in manganese, vitamins C and K, and dietary fiber.
They are rich in potassium, calcium and phosphorus, and are even more important because of their phytonutrient content.
5 recipes for enjoying the benefits of broccoli
Broccoli in sesame sauce
Ingredients
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1 kg of broccoli
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1/4 cup of soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon of honey
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2 tablespoons of roasted sesame seeds
Preparation
Cut broccoli into florets and steam for 4-5 minutes until it becomes tender. Cool it.
Satisfaction in lifestyle change
The only right decision of every person who is faced with some health problems is to be decisive in making changes in his/her life.
In accordance with the Hippocratic statement: "If you are not ready to change your way of life, there is no help" – so I had no doubt.
I was ready and I took the responsibility of changing the way I live and I was ready to take matters into my own hands.
In late March 2010 I learned, based on official findings (laboratory, ultrasound, biopsy) that I have prostate cancer and that there is an urgent need for surgery.
I was not able to come to terms with it. I believed that there is another solution.
How to choose the best mattress for a good night's sleep
I believe that there is not man in the world that does not like a good night’s sleep.
Sleeping is both human need and enjoyment.
Without the good sleep, our body cannot function normally.
The impact of sleep on our health is priceless.
A good night's sleep improves productivity, attention and memory, strengthens the immune system, activates cell regeneration, protects against stress, encourages creativity, beauty and longevity.
The quality of sleep depends on many factors, one of which is a good mattress.
Healthiest foods of the world: lemon
Lemon is one of the most useful foods on the planet.
Lemon protects against so many diseases that it can rightfully be called a super-food.
Lemon is full of nutrients – it contains bioflavonoids, pectin, folic acid, vitamins C, A, B1, B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese.
Furthermore, it has a beneficial effect on the liver, intestine, and stomach, immune, nervous and cardiovascular systems.
If you regularly eat lemon, you can prevent diseases such as laryngitis, bronchitis, flu, cold, arthritis, high blood pressure, bacterial infections, kidney stones and gallstones, and according to the latest research even cancer!
Paracelsus and future nutrition
The goal of every living being, especially the man as the most intelligent and most superior beings on Earth, is to incorporate into itself the most natural and the best material in order to be healthy and live longer.
Construction material and the overall development of human life is the food that we need to consume in as natural form as possible.
Research confirms that the most intelligent people on Earth have for centuries knew the scientific and folk wisdom: "you are what you eat."
Paracelsus, the father of pharmacology, Swiss Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist and astrologer said:
“All that is needed for the good health of a man is found in nature.”
Make a miracle bio enzyme from kitchen leftovers
The daily use of highly aggressive and toxic chemical products for cleaning and maintenance at home endangers not just one’s own health, but also the health of all household members and pets.
Did you know that your home, garden, vegetable garden or orchard can be cleaned and maintained in a simple, inexpensive, and quite natural and healthy way, without the use of harmful chemicals?
The secret lies in bio enzymes - organic solutions produced by the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, sugar and water.
You can produce this, according to many, miraculous, solution in a very simple way, with the help of fresh fruit residues such as orange peel, banana peel and the remains of apples and various other fruits.
Sweet violet – more than a gentle decorative garden plant
In Ancient Greece sweet violet or viola was known as a symbol of love, spring and eternal life.
Due to its many healing properties, there have been many myths and legends associated with this beautiful plant and its origins.
The heavenly-scented sweet violet (Latin Viola odorata), known as the herald of spring, is easy to come across in your own garden or in a nearby park.
Sweet violet (Viola odorata) is native to western Asia, North Africa and Europe, but it is widely cultivated and naturalized.
Its delicate flowers with their intoxicating sweet scent bloom in March and April and is noted for its deep violet, tender flowers and heart-shaped leaves.
And naturally for its irresistible sweet scent.
Self help techniques
Sometimes we get stuck in certain life phases. We strive as best we can but we don't achieve the desired result.
We try to achieve our goals in all sorts of ways, but none works.
What could be the problem? Is there a solution? Yes, a very simple one: working on yourself.
Awareness and integration of new knowledge may help us think differently, act differently and end up achieving better, desired results.
We all have different expectations of oneself, either self-imposed or imposed by others.
We naturally aspire at progress. That's a positive attitude.
Niauli - analgesic, antiseptic and antibiotic from southern seas
Niauli (Latin name Melaleuca viridiflora) is a species of tree that grows in Australia, New Caledonia and the neighboring territories.
Like its relative Melaleuca Leucadendron, it is an evergreen plant with a spongy bark that peels off.
It has spear-like and very aromatic leaves colour of ash and white flowers on a long stem.
Essential naiuli oil was brought to Europe only in the 17th century, but before that it was very much appreciated by the local population.
The locals applied it for reducing high temperature, healing wounds, stopping diarrhea and relieving rheumatism. Niauli oil is obtained by steam distillation of the fresh leaves and twigs.
The most healing plants of the world - marigold
The special value of these beauties are extremely beneficial ingredients of its flowers and leaves. No wonder so many experts in natural medicine have called it a magical plant.
Marigold is a hardy plant with bright orange flowers. An interesting fact is that marigold flowers are opened and in full bloom during the day, while they are closed at night and during rainy and cloudy weather.
Our grandmothers used to call this plant "herald of rain" because if marigold flowers did not open in the morning it meant there would be rain in the afternoon.
It originates from South America, but it has spread throughout Europe and Africa. There are tall marigold species, whose cultivation originated in Africa, but also short varieties grown in the French territory.
The most widely cultivated marigold plant is of average height and it was created by crossing the tall African and dwarf French varieties.
Small Eco Seedbank will help you plant your own eco garden
The story of the Little Eco Seedbank started more than 10 years ago when Robert Martinovic and Petra Radosavljevic decided to plant their first garden.
They asked around to see who had old seeds of preserved untreated varieties of vegetables, flowers and trees which were picked and planted by our great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers.
Some gave them white and golden corn, others gave them fennel and there were those who had kept their grandmother’s vintage flower seeds, so Robert and Petra soon had their wish fulfilled.
But some seeds were left over, so they shared them with others so they would not perish and so that more people could enjoy the magic of nature that so delights them.
Robots taking over the workforce
Humanoid robots will replace flesh and blood workers with disastrous consequences for the human race
In just three generations, more than two-thirds of the human race might become superfluous in the labor market.
Technology development will lead to the creation of advanced robots which will be able to replace humans in many workplaces.
Future robots will have superior optical, thermal and other sensors and complex motor systems.
Using those sensors they will be able to perform most of the manual tasks of which human labor is now in charge.
Do food items, cosmetics and medicines really contain in the remains of human fetuses?
From time to time, we find information in the media about using parts of aborted human fetuses in dietary, medicinal and cosmetic products.
Among such products we find non-alcoholic beverages, chocolate products, candies, chewing gums, soups, cosmetic crèmes, vaccinations and medicines.
Is it possible that science fiction scenario of science fiction movie Soylent Green, in which the ruling elite feeds people with cookies made of human flesh, is coming into existence?
Such information come from the USA and are then broadcasted in the media around the world.
That is why we can occasionally find an article about the supposed scandalous presence of human fetuses in food items, make-up and medicines.
Such information causes a real shock among the people, so we have decided to investigate them.
Science has gone crazy: using bioengineering they are trying to create a man resistant to bullets
If we give the green light to some scientists, our streets will soon be filled with people with bulletproof skin made from spiderweb protein and goat milk with the help of biological engineering.
Bulletproof vests are commonly used as a protection against bullets, but so far bulletproof skin could only be seen in cartoons.
To imagine something like that in reality is absurd and disgusting, but thanks to a group of English scientists, it may soon be possible.
Scientists in the Forensic Genomics Consortium in the Netherlands have genetically created goats which provide milk with a protein from a spider's web. That milk is then used for making material that is 10 times harder than steel.
The healthiest food in the world: chili
Chili, cayenne pepper and chili peppers are hot peppers from the Capsicum family.
They became popular because of their hot flavor that is an indispensable part of many dishes and sauces.
Peppers owe their hot flavor to a special ingredient called capsaicin.
The more capsaicin it contains, the peppers are hotter.
The large quantities of capsaicin burn the lips, tongue and throat and make you cry.
Big fans of peppery hot dishes are Indians, Vietnamese, Mexicans and Hungarians.
Bottled water contains more than 20,000 potentially hazardous chemicals
If you think that bottled water is a much better choice than tap water, you are far from the truth.
Recent studies in Germany have shown that besides the already known BPA (bisphenol A), bottled water may contain over 20,000 other toxic chemicals.
Among them is diethylhexyl fumarate (DEHF) – a chemical that interferes with the human hormonal system.
The discovery was made by Martin Wagner and his colleague Jorg Oehlmann from Goethe University in Frankfurt, along with a team of researchers from the German Federal Institute of Hydrology.
Using the cutting-edge technology they studied 18 types of bottled water for the presence of chemicals that disrupt the performance of the endocrine system (EDC).
During their study, they have identified more than 24,520 different chemicals.
Ceramic "eco" pans are more dangerous than Teflon pans
Have you, after reading about the harmfulness of Teflon, decided to throw Teflon cookware out of your kitchen?
Are you looking for new, healthier and safer dishes?
Have you perhaps considered those beautiful white pots and pans with a "revolutionary" ceramic coating?
Although it is written that these products are "green", "eco" and "healthy", these pans are perhaps more dangerous than Teflon.
Cancer prevention in 6 Simple Steps
Are you concerned because your friend was diagnosed with cancer?
Were you shocked by the death of Steve Jobs?
Is someone close to you suffering from cancer and are you horrified by their suffering?
Your emotions are justified. But, I have good news: there is a way you can prevent this terrible disease.
It is time to develop a cancer prevention plan for yourself and your families.
The natural treatment of asthma
Asthma is one of the most common diseases of modern times.
This disease affects 7-10% of the population in developed countries, and that figure is constantly on the rise.
It is characterized by symptoms that can sometimes occur and then disappear - cough, shortness of breath, wheezing in the bronchi and lungs.
Asthma is a lung disease - its cause is abnormal functioning of immune system. In most cases, asthma is associated with allergies.
When the allergen is present in the environment, immune system reacts to it and causes inflammation in the lungs.
Common allergens are mold, dust mites, dust, food, medicines, pollens, animals and chemicals.
6 deadly antibiotics
The fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, either taken orally or via injection, represents a threat of permanent damage to the nerves, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has claimed.
This damage can occur soon after you start taking fluoroquinolones and may be permanent.
Peripheral neuropathy is the nerve damage in the hands or feet, characterized by pain, tingling, numbness, weakness or changes in sensation of touch.
FDA has previously warned that these drugs can cause damage to the tendon.
Fluoroquinolones are associated with damage to other organs, including the kidneys, eyes, and musculoskeletal system.
Yoga twists - unlock your longevity and softness of your spine
Inactivity and improper posture can seriously reduce the range of motion of the spine, weaken the muscles that support it, and press the vertebrae and discs.
They block the main stream of oxygen, blood and prana (vital life energy) and nerve currents passing through the spine.
Yoga twists can help you against that.
Yoga positions that twist your body in one direction (the twists) are highly respected positions for achieving spinal health and elasticity.
Some of them belong to the "fountain of youth" - those that rejuvenate the mind and body.
Yoga twists come in all variations, including standing, sitting, lying down and inversion.
They poison us while eating organic food!
Companies that produce GMOs are among the most powerful in the world.
They are backed by powerful politicians, even the presidents.
But look and behold, the most powerful people in the world do not buy their own products, at least not for their own consumption.
Judging from the data collected around the world, the contrast between dietary practices of the powerful and their favoring of the spread of unhealthy food cannot be greater.
Sprouts - live food for perfect health
Sprouts are the best food you can grow yourself. Their incredible nutritional content makes them indispensable in the diet of people who tend to achieve perfect health.
The benefits of sprouts are mentioned in the Bible, in the Book of Daniel. They were popular in China over 5000 years ago - the doctors used to prescribe them for the treatment of many diseases.
Today we see an increase in popularity of germs, due to their affordable price and nutritional value.
You can grow them yourself, using the seeds of the plants - for example, sunflower seeds, broccoli, cabbage and carrots. It is also possible to achieve germination of legumes and nuts.
Their beneficial effects on health can be seen quickly, and studies have uncovered the reason behind their many benefits.
Specifically, the content of nutrients increases manifold via germination
Feel the healing power of laughter through laughter yoga
Laughter yoga was created in 1995 in India. Its founder was dr. Madan Kataria.
Its popularity has been increasing and now it is taught in thousands of laughter clubs in more than 100 countries.
It is an infections training regime which will help you stop taking things too seriously and focus on the funny side of life.
The unique concept of unconditional laughter is based on a scientific fact that our body does not recognize the difference between real and faked, simulated laughter.
Ultrasound - a blow to the health of unborn children
Ultrasound can adversely affect the brain development of fetuses, which means that pregnant women should not undergo frequent and unnecessary ultrasound scans.
It is the conclusion of a team of scientists from Yale University.
Under the leadership of Croatian neurologist Pasko Rakic, a team of researchers conducted a study in which they found that ultrasound harms brain development of unborn mice, and that it could have the same effect on children.
The results of this study were published in August 2006 in the prestigious journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and echoed in a number of international media, including CNN, Reuters and the New York Times.
Baskets with coconut and chocolate cream for memorable holidays
Everybody has a sweet secret. This Easter you can discover your own - irresistible baskets with coconut and chocolate cream decorated with fruits.
Make them according to Iva Tomić's recipe, a veritable treat all the generations of your folks will be able to enjoy.
They are suitable for vegetarians and the people intolerant of gluten as they don't contain eggs and are made with gluten-free flour.
Cranberry – a wetland beauty
Originating from the wetlands and forests of North America, cranberry (, Latin name Vaccinium macrocarpon), is now cultivated throughout Europe.
The dDwarf shrub with dark green leaves 10 to 40 centimeters tall hides a small greenish fruit which, that, when ripe, turn to dark red. color.
It develops pinkish white flowers in late May.
Cranberry is extremely resistant to cold and frost (it can sustain the cold of up to - 40 ° C), and is distributed through by regions with temperate continental climate all the way to the Arctic Circle.
Cranberry fruits have been are used in folk medicine since the 16th century, which is not surprising seeing that they because they contain a number of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and organic acids.
Use coconut oil for a new glow of your home
Coconut oil is one of the few natural products that can be used for so many different applications, not just in the kitchen, but also at work, in the garden or in your garage.
This versatile substance can work wonders in a number of different contexts.
Apart from its numerous health benefits, coconut oil has been praised and popularized as a holy grail of natural products. Its distinct properties make this oil ideal for a wide range of applications.
Therefore, if you are curious to learn what other purposes (apart from cooking and food preparation) this superfood may serve, take a peek at the rest of the article below.
Here are some tips on how to use this versatile ingredient to spring clean your home, to clean and maintain your garden tools, to remove clothing stains or to prepare a natural, non-toxic insect repellent.