Take a Journey to a Magical World of Ayurveda
When I first encountered with Ayurveda I did not realize that not only will it deepen my perception of humans as energetic, emotional, physical and mental beings, but that it will take me on a new journey from Europe to America.
My first journey started in Netherlands where I came to get my degree as an Ayurvedic therapist.
As a nurse I had a stable job but still I decided to take the risk that changed my life completely.
Why did I make such a decision at the beginning of my career?
The reason is very simple.
While I was working at the hospital, I observed new patients who came to the hospital for medical treatment. Their hearts were full of hope and trust in the western medicine, therapy and doctors.
Toxins That Make You Gain Weight
Most people keep products in their households that contain substances dangerous to health.
But did you know that these substances can cause weight problems?
There are more and more researches which show that toxins coming from the environment may cause gaining weight.
Some experts claim that the main cause for this problem is in toxins contained in cosmetics, food, abstergents and toxins coming from the environment which affect the natural regulation of body weight.
There is also a connection with diabetes because they hider the body’s ability to regulate sugar and cholesterol, which in time can lead to insulin resistance.
Eliminate Work Overload and Stress with Yoga
Returning to the office routine every day, handling tasks that are becoming more and more stressful, multitasking and then finding time for your family and friends can be made easier by small tricks found in ancient yoga.
Human body is not made for sitting at the office desk the whole day which is something that became a typical working condition for a modern business man or woman.
This is why many people who are accustomed to work in front of the computer the whole day are experiencing manifestation of many side effect that are affecting their body.
To practice yoga, you don’t have to stand on your head or put your leg behind your back.
All you need is a little bit of good will and persistence for the results that will be visible immediately.
Chinese rice fields poisoned by heavy metal tungsten
Renowned online news magazine Natural News has informed that in many rice protein products imported from Asia alarming levels of heavy metal tungsten were found.
This metal is associated with a high rate of leukemia.
Scientists who study leukemia determined the possible link between this disease and the element tungsten (W) in the body.
In the area of Fallon in Nevada and Sierra Vista in Arizona, industrial plants have been releasing large amounts of tungsten in the air, significantly increasing the amount of heavy metals in the environment.
In these areas the researchers found an increased incidence of leukemia.
Lemon and Aloe Vera Shampoo - Solution for Greasy Hair
Greasy and messy hair doesn't have to be a part of your everyday life – try this simple homemade shampoo and experience its benefits.
Natural ingredients contained in this shampoo such as lemon juice, fresh aloe vera gel and high-quality baby shampoo (preferably organic and dermatologically tested) will ensure your hair to be clean and shiny as you always dreamed it to be.
Diseases against which houseleek protects you
The resilience of houseleek is best described by its Latin name Sempervivum, which means "always living".
It is a perennial plant from Crassulaceae family, also known under the names bullock’s beard, devil’s beard, earwort, roof houseleek, Thor's beard etc.
It is characterized by thick fleshy leaves which are full of water and star-shaped flowers.
It grows from Morocco to Iran, through the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, the Alps, the Carpathians, the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus.
7 Natural Remedies for Oily Hair and Scalp
Is your hair already oily the day after washing?
Do you have fluffy, messy and impossible hair that is hard to comb, or pick up in a ponytail and it’s the reason why you feel bad?
Don’t worry, the problem of oily hair and scalp bothers many, while some are struggling with the same problem only a few hours after washing their hair.
Besides looking unhygienic, fat concentration can cause itching, redness, hair loss (due to accumulated bacteria) and other problems that seem to be unsolvable.
Fortunately, nature in this case offers high-quality, simple and proven solutions that can help.
To fix the result, look for the cause.
How to Attract New Life Opportunities with Space Clearing
After returning from holidays we often find our home a little bit dense.
This happens not only because of the stale air but also due to space energy.
As humans contain energy, spaces contain their own energy as well.
Space energy is affected by colors, plants, decorations, people, smells and also guests.
You have probably noticed how you become nervous if everything around you is messy and scattered.
Some spaces can make you feel tired, exhausted or negative because of accumulated stagnant energy that needs to be cleared.
Exhaustion is a symptom of low energy levels around you or heavy energy present in your life and spaces you live in.
For the energy to flow smoothly it is necessary to not only clear those spaces, but also to clear your life of unresolved situations and emotions.
Chip That Imitates Human Organs Could Replace Animal Testing
Little plastic chip, not bigger than thumb, could be the end of animal testing!
This is good news for almost 115 million rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, rats, dogs, monkeys, fishes, birds and other animals who are being tested and placed in laboratories and institutes all over the world.
According to Human Society International (International organization for animal protection) every year around 100 million animals are killed in laboratories where they are used for sometimes very cruel research and experiments.
This new technology called “chip organs” developed by scientist at the Harvard Wyss Institute for Biological Inspired Engineering could be a turning point in modern science.
This technology imitates biological processes in human body, particularly in specific organ, and gives the scientists a possibility to access them.
Every chip, which is the size of a razor, contains micro fluid tubes that contain human cells.
Exactly as in real human organs, air, blood and bacteria travel through them, creating new biological processes.
Touch of Italy – Aromatic Pesto
Bring the touch of Italy into your kitchen by preparing aromatic pesto made of baked tomatoes, aromatic basil and domestic olive oil.
This famous recipe can make your every meal special. It will delight the beginners and the experienced cooks.
Therefore try it!
Allergies – Causes and Natural Remedies
The word allergy is of Greek origin and means “to react differently”.
Allergy is a hypersensitive reaction of the body to certain allergens.
Allergens are harmless substances coming from our surroundings causing hypersensitive reactions.
Allergens can enter into our body by breathing (pollen, cat hair, dust…) or through food (wheat, eggs, cow’s milk, and soya…).
Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions that we know of.
Every third person in Europe is suffering from allergy and it is presumed that by 2020 every second person will be affected by allergy.
What Can We Learn From Olga Kotelko?
“Don't focus on your age, focus on the way you live your life.”
This is the message of one of the most interesting, famous person in the world of sports.
Olga Kotelko was legendary Canadian teacher and holder of more than 750 golden medals in athletics.
Olga Kotelko (2nd March 1919 – 24th June 2014) was a Canadian athlete and a teacher who is remembered by her family, friends, colleagues and the world of sports as a tireless, strong and wise woman.
The thing that distinguishes her from most of the other athletes is her life age in which she accomplished same as with all of her sport results.
She started her active training later in life – after retirement when she was 65 years old.
That fact made all of her accomplishments even more astonishing and that is why she was admired and respected all over the world.
Immortelle – Flower of Beauty and Youthfulness
According to Homer’s Odyssey, Ulysses was once shipwrecked on an island where he met divinely beautiful Nausicaa.
The secret of her beauty was attributed to the eternal oil extracted from flowers that never fade, even once picked.
According to mythology even Greek god Apollo, whose statue stands at the gates of Delphi, wears a tiara made of special herbs to remind the world of his immortality.
Even though these are only legends, still it is well known that there is a flower that never fades, even once picked.
That flower is known as immortelle (lat. Helichrysum italicum), a domestic herb that grows on the rocky pastures of the Mediterranean coast.
It can grow 60 cm high, has tight leafs and yellow flowers.
Green coffee - an excellent weight loss supplement
Green coffee has in recent months become one of the most popular natural products for weight loss.
It is not a new fictional "hit" of modern industry for weight loss, since it has been used as a beverage and a remedy since ancient times.
Some peoples in ancient times used green coffee beverages to increase their energy levels.
In many nations it was one of the most important food products.
The Arabs first started making this precious beverage of green coffee grains.
By the 20th century the healing properties of the green coffee extract became known in the western world.
However, in recent decades, its popularity has been growing, not only as a weight loss agent, but also as a remedy against diabetes and heart disease.
5 natural remedies for better digestion
Indigestion can cause bloating, pain in the stomach and the bowels, bad mood and lethargy.
By activating the digestive juices you can rekindle the flame in the stomach and stimulate digestion to operate at its full strength.
This will raise your energy level and mood and get you back into action in full swing.
Do not live with allergies, eliminate them using informotherapy!
According to the World Health Organization, allergic diseases are the fourth most widely spread chronic disease in the world.
It is believed that 20 to 40% of Europeans suffer from the most common form of respiratory allergy - allergic rhinitis - of whom 15 to 20% have very severe symptoms.
Respiratory allergies, triggered by a reaction to a substance in the air that we breathe (such as pollen, house dust and animal hair) have doubled in the past twenty years.
Since this is an increasingly common reason for seeing the doctor, the prevention and treatment of allergic diseases have become increasingly important in our environment.
Discover the Advantages of Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Self-Massage
For thousands of years people have been practicing Abhyanga, a healing self-massage, part of the ancient Indian medicine of Ayurveda.
Abhyanga is a traditional treatment where the whole body is massaged in rhythmic, gentle moves using essential oils.
The advantage of this treatment is that you can do it by yourself and that is why it became so popular throughout the world.
It is believed that by practicing Abhyanga massage daily one can live to see 100 years and improve his or hers general health.
Try Tasty and Healthy Balls Made of Dried Fruits and Nuts
Be ready for your new confectionary challenge - quick, sweet and healthy balls made of vegetables and dried fruit.
They are easy to make and the combination of the ingredients can be changed according to your choice.
You can add honey, cocoa, carob and other favorite ingredients until you find the perfect taste.
This summer balls will provide you with natural energy, vitamins A, B and C, various nutrients such as iron, potassium and selenium. They will boost your immunity and protect you from infections.
More importantly, they will ensure you a sweet enjoyment (without quilt) whenever you wish.
5 plants for insomnia and anxiety
Pharmaceutical tranquilizers - anxiolytics and sedatives - can be effective in the first few days of treatment.
However, these drugs cause many side effects and have an addiction potential.
Over time, their effectiveness decreases and increasing the doses becomes necessary to achieve the same effect.
The longer you take these drugs, the harder it becomes to break of a habit because of the serious withdrawal symptoms.
Many plants have a calming effect, are much better tolerated and do not cause side effects.
The most well-know anxiolytic plants are valerian, kava kava, passion flower and lemon balm. St. John's wort is also thought to be beneficial.
Gotu Kola - the Fountaine of Youth and the Protector of Healthy Mind
Gotu Kola (lat. Centella asiatica) is so powerful that it has been named "the fountain of youth" in Chinese medicine.
Gotu Kola prolongs life. This was confirmed by the life of a famous herbalist Li Ching Yun who lived to see 256 birthdays.
Gotu Kola grows mostly in the Himalayans. Yogis use it as food during their meditation because it activates the crown chakra and helps in balancing the left and right brain hemisphere.
Apart from China, Gotu Kola is known in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Middle and South Africa.
The healing properties of cabbage
Cabbage is a favorite dish at our tables, especially in the pickled form.
But do you know that it is a very effective and inexpensive remedy for many ailments?
A hundred grams of raw cabbage contain 42 mg of vitamin C.
It is accompanied by vitamin A, folic acid and the minerals magnesium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and sodium.
There are many varieties of cabbage, the most popular of which are the white, red and Savoy cabbage, which some people erroneously call kale.
World’s healthies foods - Blackberry
Blackberry (lat. Rubus fruticosus) is a wild plant which can be found growing beside fences, forests and roads. It has a shape of a bush and can grow 3 meters high.
It is native to the Northern temperate areas of the globe and its medicinal history spans back to more than 2.000 years.
History reveals the traditional usage of blackberry fruit, leaf, bark and roots by the Romans and Greeks for healing numerous health conditions ranging from a mild infection to venomous bites.
During the 18th century it was used for treating gout and it was so influential that people used to call it “gout berry”.
Recent scientific evidences have contributed extensively in revealing the therapeutic potential of blackberries.
Make Your Own Hair Mask, Body Butter and Anti-Acne Lotion with Argan Oil
Quality argan oil can be used in preparing excellent home made products for hair and skin.
These easy recipes can help you make body butter, lotions and masks that will hydrate your skin and hair allowing their natural beauty to shine through.
1. Body Butter with Argan Oil
Ingredients:
- 1 small sterile bottle with a wide neck
- ½ cup of shea butter
- ⅓ cup of argan oil
- 1 tea spoon of cornstarch
- 10-15 drops of essential oil of your choice
11 Benefits of Argan Oil
Some of you must have heard of the Argan oil, also known as the Moroccan oil.
Argan oil is made from the nut kernels, fruits of Argan tree (lat. Argania spinose) which grows only in southwestern part of Morocco. The Berber (indigenous people of North Africa) also call it “the tree of life”.
Argan oil is valued in many ways and especially for its traditional production.
Women pick and collect argan nuts by hand. They brake the nuts with the stone and grind them into a thick paste. The paste is then pressed in order to extract the pure oil.
It is a very demanding and long procedure which makes this oil a valuable and rare product.
What is the Secret of Maritime Climate?
It is time for summer holidays and this mainly means for travelling to the coast to take some time off from our stressful business engagements and to refill our batteries for new upcoming challenges.
But why do most of the people choose to travel to the coast?
What is the secret of maritime climate and its beneficial effect?
The sea climate does not only act preventive, it heals and boosts our immune system as well.
By residing at the seaside our body receives rare trace elements which are generally lacking in everyday modern nutrition.
Rock crystal - protector of your space
Rock crystal or pure quartz is one of the most abundant and well-known minerals on earth.
It is also called the quartz crystal, quartz rock, rock flint.
Its chemical composition is silicon dioxide (SiO2).
Rock crystal is a part of many igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.
Due to its unique properties, durability and resistance to various temperatures and mechanical and chemical depletion, it is one of the most beneficial natural substances on the Earth's surface.
This is a translucent, glassy stone and its color varies from white to dull white.
Miscanthus – energy plant of the future
World industry is seeking new sources of energy.
The need for plant fuel is increasing and one day plant fuel could replace fossil energy sources such as coal, oil or natural gas.
An energy plant must meet several conditions: it must grow quickly, it cannot dry out the soil too much and it must be usable for various purposes.
Miscanthus meets all of these conditions – this is a high energy crop native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Many consider miscanthus (Latin name Miscanthus x gigantheus) to be the fuel of the future.
This relative of sugarcane is resistant to cold and gives yield even at low temperatures.
3 Tricks for natural hair coloring
Do you want a completely natural and permanent hair color?
It may sound incredible, but it is possible.
Completely natural hair dyes made of plants can provide red, brown, black or even blue shades.
Natural colors are made of herbal ingredients exclusively and do not harm your health or the environment.
They do not damage, but improve your hair, giving it strength, volume and shine.
Little-Known Dangers of Blood Transfusion
Blood transfusion has developed into an important and commonly used medical therapy, even though its efficiency and security was never tested as it is the case with other medicines and therapies.
Blood transfusion can be a life saving measure in cases of major blood loss or during an operation.
It has been used for treating anemia and thrombocytopenia.
The procedure is regarded as safe but still bears some risk of complications.
Complications can occur during the transfusion or several weeks, months even years later.
American Mayo Clinic describes some of the most common risks of blood transfusion - some of them might surprise you.
25 Benefits of Castor Oil
Castor oil is inexpensive, but unfortunately not so popular remedy as it should be.
This natural remedy has many positive effects on health and its applications are limitless.
Edgar Cayce, regarded by many as the father of holistic medicine and a psychic of the 20th century, often recommended castor oil to treat diseases which are generally resistant to traditional therapies.
According to him this medicine can help in solving any problem.
Benefits of Berries
Everything we eat has a big effect on our health, quality of life and longevity.
In wish to lead a healthy life, we are trying to nurture our body with nature given fruits knowing that nature is always the best solution.
The valuable gifts of nature are berries because they contain important nutrients vital for human health.
Locally cultivated berries include blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and currant.
Adding them to your daily diet can lead to essential changes in the body.
There are various ways in which they can be utilized. Berries can be eaten freshly picked or used for preparation of various juices, shakes, fruit soups, salads, jams, marmalades and cakes.
The healing power of apples
The king fruit not only of winter, but of all seasons, apple is a delicious and medicinal food.
In many cultures it is considered to be the elixir of life.
According to Scandinavian mythology, the gods ate apples to remain eternally young.
The Celts also considered apple to be a special fruit. According to a legend, the one who eat an apple from a magical garden would never become sick or grow old.
Apple was also the favorite fruit of the Romans.
In Roman times, during the reign of Augustus, about 30 different types of apples were known.