Orthorexia: commitment to a healthy lifestyle is now considered a disease
In its constant attempts to invent new diseases, the psychiatric industry has proclaimed a new disease, by far the most ridiculous of all: a disease of a healthy diet!
This is not a joke: If you pay much attention to what you eat and try to eat healthy, you are a mentally ill person. You will probably need treatment, for example, psychotropic medication therapy.
According to the Guardian, "Focusing on healthy foods can be a sign of serious mental illness, which is called orthorexia nervosa, which translated from Latin means "agitation caused by proper nutrition."
Orthorexic individuals follow a strict diet. They refuse to consume salt, caffeine, alcohol, gluten - and that's just the beginning of their specific diet. They also try to avoid any food that contains pesticides, herbicides and any artificial additives."
Be careful. That means that avoiding sugar, GMO products and additives is now turning you into a mentally ill person! According to these experts – that is indeed the case. If you really take care not to consume pesticides, herbicides and genetically modified food, there is something wrong with you.
Top 10 natural remedies for foot and toenail fungus
Neglected feet and unkempt toes are not a pretty sight, but what's even more repulsive are fungal foot and toenail infections.
Whether the fungal infection is in its early, latent stage or in the more advanced form, it can cause many people to feel embarrassed and hide their feet in public.
If you are among those who suffer from foot and toenail fungus, here's a bit of a good news: there are many natural remedies that can restore a healthy appearance to your feet and toenails.
Feet are usually affected by two types of fungal infections: athlete's foot and toenail fungus.
Attention! A dehydrated driver makes twice as many mistakes in traffic
Many people will reduce the ingestion of liquid before going on a trip in order to avoid the use of public toilets while traveling to the destination.
That's a wrong choice, shows an interesting research conducted by the Physiology and Behavior magazine, published in Daily Mail.
The scientists discovered that being thirsty behind the wheel has the same effect on the organism as the lack of sleep or alcohol. In other words, it makes the driver a danger in the traffic.
The researchers reached the conclusion after testing the quality of the ride with drivers who took plenty of fluids compared to other drivers who drank little fluid during a two-hour test.
Daily Mail published a report claiming the drivers who had taken 200 ml of liquid every hour made 47 errors, while those who had drunk only 25 ml of liquid committed as many as 101 errors.
Agate - a stone of prosperity and new beginnings
The exceptional properties of crystals and their positive effect on humans have been known for thousands of years.
Their healing power and value were recognized by the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilizations, who used them for making talismans and for the treatment of various health problems.
The experience and knowledge about crystals have been transmitted through history and to this day we have preserved many legends about their use.
One of those legends says that crystals were introduced to Rome from Olympus and that they represented and balanced all the properties of the sun: birth, growth and heat.
Ancient Egyptians used carved containers and crystals to transform ordinary water into holy water, which was enriched by crystal properties and had healing powers.
Tradition also suggests that the Egyptians used to crumble crystals into a powder, which was mixed with water, and that the resulting liquid was used for preparation of various healing potions.
Defeat thyroid disease with food in only two months
Fatigue, depression, putting on weight, feeling cold, goiter, poor hair quality...
These and many other symptoms have been linked with thyroid disease, which is the second most frequent disease of the endocrine system in the world after diabetes.
According to the World Health Organization, no less than 2 billion people struggle with problems linked to the improper functioning of this small gland.
Every year as many as 500 new cases are diagnosed in Croatia alone, women being more frequently affected than men.
Symptoms that are frequently attributed to the menopause or a chronic illness may in fact be signs of an abnormal thyroid function, whether hyperthyroidism (excessive hormonal secretion) or hypothyroidism (insufficient hormonal secretion).
One of the causes is the lack of iodine in the organism, followed by stress, lifestyle, genes, etc.
Meditation - an ancient remedy for the disease of the modern age
Meditation has existed since this world exists.
It is an integral component of all religions and cultures on Earth.
Its beneficial effects on the mind and body allow us to expand our perception and better operate in daily life.
Today many people practice some form of meditation every day.
The notion of meditation has been popularized in the world today thanks to the many famous people who have practiced it - the Beatles, Madonna, Tina Turner and many others.
Spontaneously developed through meditation is a sense of belonging and connectedness with all creation, with the natural growth of awareness, compassion and love.
Through meditation we can get rid of stress and bad thoughts, reach a higher level of insight and release ourselves of negative emotions.
It has been scientifically proven that meditation can strengthen the mind, improve the health of neurons, increase intelligence and happiness.
Craving for food or lack of nutrients?
You had a big lunch only two hours ago, and now all you are thinking about is the creamy chocolate hidden in the arsniupper kitchen cabinet?
For five minutes you have successfully resisted the temptation, but you cannot stop thinking how good just a small piece of chocolate would be.
Your world slows down and the idea that chocolate will help you becomes stronger.
With the excuse that you now need chocolate because of a lack of energy, you have no choice but to yield to temptation.
You are trying to eat healthy, but you are helpless in such situations. Do not worry, you're not alone.
Most people have a need or desire for a particular food, even when they are not hungry.
Borscht - Russian beet soup
Borscht or borsch is a traditional Russian beet soup, which has a pleasant sweet-sour taste. This soup is incredibly nutritious, tasty and healthy so I made it a part of my cuisine.
Borscht can be prepared as a refreshing summer soup, with the addition of tomatoes and fresh herbs, or as a winter soup - warm and nourishing, with the addition of a teaspoon of sour cream.
This is a recipe that I took from Russian cuisine and adapted for a maximally tasty, nutritionally valuable soup, which can be prepared quickly.
Big Island said "NO" to GMO technology
Good news has come from beautiful Hawaii, which have for years been known as a center for the development and testing of GMO products.
Billy Kenoi, the mayor of the largest islands of Hawaii - Big Island, on December 5th 2013 signed a law that prohibits biotech companies working on the Big Island.
Farmers on the island are now prohibited from doing any form of cultivation, which includes genetically modified crops.
Just a few weeks before that, on the island of Kauai, a law that regulates the use of pesticides and GMOs was passed.
Kauai responded with these measures after a year-long complaints by the population about the dangers of biotechnology testing on the environment and human health.
Similar legislation is expected soon on Maui, the second largest island of Hawaii.
Three meals for a healthier thyroid – an example of a menu for one day
You are ready to modify your eating habits in order to strengthen your thyroid gland, but you don't know how to correctly combine the foods?
Then you may find helpful this example of a one-day menu printed in the book by dr. Lejla Kažinić Kreho "Hranom do zdrave štitnjače" (Food for a healthier thyroid).
These three meals perfectly balances foods which will provide you with nutrition, protection from inflammation, natural energy and an excellent taste you will relish whole day.
Ian Paterson - a surgeon who mutilated hundreds of women with unnecessary breast surgery
The British National Health Service (NHS) this year paid more than 3.2 million pounds in damages to patients who had become victims of a maverick surgeon in the area of Birmingham.
Dr. Ian Paterson performed hundreds of unnecessary or improper operations while working for the Heart of England charity, which is an organization under the NHS umbrella, the British equivalent of the Croatian Health Insurance Fund.
A total of 503 women filed a claim for compensation, but it seems that over one thousand patients had the misfortune of falling into the hands of a surgeon who used his scalpel too eagerly.
One hundred reasons for fiber-rich diet
We constantly hear that fibers are necessary for good digestion, slim figure and overall health.
However, no one will know the correct answer to the question what dietary fibers are and where to find them.
Fibers are no mystery. They are present in foods that we consume every day.
Fibers are a part of the carbohydrates of plants that do not disintegrate in our stomach, but only pass through the digestive system.
To fully understand the role of fibers, you should know that there are two types of dietary fibers - soluble and insoluble.
Soluble fibers disintegrate in contact with water, while insoluble fibers swell up and do not disintegrate.
Whether fibers are soluble or insoluble determines their role in our organism.
Amethyst - invaluable help with addiction and depression
Amethyst is a purple semiprecious stone.
This crystal has long been regarded as a stone for nobility.
That is why in the past it was very much appreciated, and today remains a symbol of refinement and beauty.
The word amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethustos" which means "one who is not drunk."
It has been believed since the times of the ancient Greece that this stone protects against alcohol addiction.
The Greeks and Romans used amethyst against drinking by putting it in wine diluted with water.
Legend of amethyst color tells that the Greek god of wine Dionysus decided to send his tigers to tear the first person that comes along because he was in a bad mood.
A list of diseases in which bioresonance medicine gives a positive result
The frequency treatments are based on a real research and confirmed with the actual results.
There’s an annual medical convention and the doctors around the world use it to share their experiences and achievements in the field of bioresonance medicine.
The list of the illnesses that can be treated with the frequency treatments contains over 500 different medical conditions.
Quality sleep protects against stress, strengthens the immune system and stimulates creativity
We all know that we function much better throughout the day if we had a good night's sleep.
Not only that - good and regular sleep has an incredible positive impact on our health.
On the other hand, lack of sleep increases our risk of developing many diseases.
Antiperspirants and deodorants contain chemicals hazardous to health
Many people assume that a deodorant and an antiperspirant are the same thing.
You might be surprised to learn that this is not the case. Antiperspirants contain chemicals that clog pores and thereby prevent sweating.
On the other hand, deodorants allow perspiration, but inhibit perspiration odor.
Many people think (and advertisements promote that belief) that if you do not use an antiperspirant, you will offend the people around you.
Even when you use a deodorant which prevents the odour of sweat, you might feel uncomfortable because you still sweat or think the odours of sweat and the deodorant mix.
Despite this common opinion, most deodorants not only conceal the smell of sweat, but destroy the bacteria that cause the odor because of their antiseptic additives.
Cool down in hot sunny days with drinks, compresses and aromatherapy
Sunstroke is a condition caused by excessive exposure of the head to the sun, when the whole organism adapts to cool down that overheated part of the body.
This emergency situation stimulates the body to quickly send the "colder" blood from other parts in order to resolve the problem of overheating, which in turn causes many unpleasant, and sometimes highly dangerous consequences.
If the overheating continues, the influx of fresh blood will go on, which will make the blood vessels and the brain swell.
The symptoms of this condition resemble a brain concussion. More severe cases of sunstroke may cause loss of consciousness and, in extreme cases, coma or death, which means it is necessary to act urgently.
World's most powerful medicinal plants
Sorrel is a slender herbaceous perennial plant in the family Polygonaceae.
The herb is known for its sour or bitter taste due to the presence of oxalic acid.
There are several species of sorrel, two of which possess powerful medicinal properties – common or garden sorrel (Rumex acetosa) and sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella).
As children many people used to wander lawns and meadows picking and chewing sorrel leaves. However, this plant offers so much more than a casual snack.
During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, sorrel was considered a miraculous remedy for infections, fever, poisoning and scurvy.
The high content of oxalic acid in sorrel makes it poisonous to a small degree, so its intake should be regulated. In smaller quantities sorrel is completely harmless.
Codex Alimentarius - our near future
Cows have to be treated with genetically engineered growth hormones with the addition of antibiotics. Food reaches store shelves after being subjected to radiation.
Do you think this is the scenario of another sci-fi movie? You are wrong! This is our near future!
Hummus – chickpea spread
In Arabic world, the word hummus may mean chickpea or chickpea spread. Hummus is very popular in the Middle East in different regional variants.
Hummus contains large amounts of iron and vitamin C, and it is also a good source of protein. This spread is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Caution - harmful chemicals come from China via the clothes you buy
Have you ever visited a Chinese clothing store?
Surely you have experienced an unusual artificial fragrance.
That fragrance comes from a number of chemicals that are banned in the EU and the United States, but are permitted in China and other Asian countries, said Natural News.
And in Asia we find a large part of production for the Western market.
Consumers are mistaken if they think that synthetic fibers and colors in clothing they buy are medically safe.
Unfortunately, this is not the case.
For over half a century, people have suffered consequences of harmful chemicals that are coming into contact with their skin.