Miscellaneous
The power of sounds - find the right frequency for stronger and healthier plants
Music has a profound effect on everyone, but does it have an effect on plants?
Many scientists throughout history asked themselves this questions and many studies have been carried out searching for an answer.
Since the 20th century the idea that sound significantly improves the plant growth has made its way into science.
Despite discoveries that have been made, the potential of sound has not been sufficiently used in practice.
Deploying acoustic mechanisms in agriculture would result in numerous advantages, from crop quality and quantity to safety and growing speed.
How to get rid of ants with natural means
With the arrival of warm days we are faced with an onslaught of various insects, either in the house or in the garden, and among them are the ants.
Ant invasions may last for years.
In most cases, ants come out of the smallest imaginable holes and are difficult to suppress.
Fortunately, you do not have to poison your home with bug spray.
There are many natural, non-toxic ways to permanently remove ants from your home.
Some of these solutions are already in your kitchen cabinets.
Sun - a source of energy
Today, the common opinion is that the sun's rays are very harmful, and that (excessive) exposure to sun rays causes skin cancer and premature aging.
Therefore, most people avoid any exposure to the sun.
Our busy lifestyles additionally contribute to the fact that we spend most of our days indoors or in our cars, and we rarely “treat” ourselves with a walk in nature.
Due to such lifestyle, the only light our body gets comes from artificial lighting or incomplete sunlight that manages to break through the windows.
Our bodily systems are adapted to optimal functioning at a sufficient exposure to sunlight.
Insufficient sunlight can cause vitamin D deficiency in the body, since only a few food items contain this vitamin in sufficient quantities.
Humidicate Your Home During Winter for a Healthier Life
When it is cold outside you will feel better in your warm home.
It is not easy to warm-up your space and ensure enough air humidity.
Lack of humidity can cause many problems like fatigue, sleepiness, irritability, lack of concentration, nervousness and headache.
Dry air makes your skin dry and itchy.
Long exposure to dry air can cause infections of upper respiratory organs caused by dry mucous and burning eyes.
Dry air is not only the enemy of the body. It can also damage pictures on the wall, furniture, parquet and clothes.
Make original gifts for dear friends
Birthday, Valentine’s Day and Christmas gifts or gifts for some personal and intimate occasion don’t have to be big, luxurious or unreachable.
The gesture of gift giving is what is important.
By using your imagination you can make a perfect gift that will make your dearest ones happy.
Here are some interesting ideas for making your own presents.
We are certain that this original handmade gifts are going to be someone’s favorite gift.
Gifts – A Traditional Symbol of Love and Gratitude
Presents or gifts are items by which you are trying to open your heart.
By giving you want to make others happy and make special occasions even more special or you want to reward a certain person.
Gifts you give or receive are usually connected to important occasions, special moments or emotions.
Many people believe that today’s gift occasions are too much commercialized.
But all people that give with their heart know that giving is not necessarily connected with material things and it doesn’t depend on financial means.
Sometimes all you need is just a little bit of imagination and effort to make your own gift.
Gift giving and receiving are noble gestures driven by sincere emotions and in some way you are also giving yourself and your feelings.
Foods That Will Disappear Without Bees
One-third of the world's crops depend on bees and pollination.
In the last few decades we have witnessed an alarming decrease of bees.
Over time, if this continues, our favorite natural and unprocessed food will become less available.
Also it will lead to high prices of many plants, vegetables and fruits that we eat on daily basis.
Unfortunately, the bees’ extinction is continuing, despite all attempts to stop it.
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.
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.
Universal Law of Attraction - you create your own life
The power to manifest aroused a planetary interest as few other esoteric ideas. It was described in detail by Esther and Jerry Hicks in a series of books on "Teaching of Abraham" and the world-famous book and movie "The Secret."
The essence is that the universal law of attraction irresistibly and irrevocably attracts everything in the universe, including the Earth, that has the same or similar vibration - thoughts, images, emotions, actions, conditions and, of course, people.
Whether you know it or not – all of us every moment of every day consciously or (most often) unconsciously create our own life and our destiny. As we all image and likeness of God, we were given the power to turn our lives into heaven or hell.
Do it yourself: shampoo, spray and powder for your pet care
Commercial pet cosmetic products such as pet soaps, shampoos, conditioners and lotions may contain toxic substances that could significantly harm both pets and people.
Dangerous chemicals and toxic substances are likely to be found in anti-parasite pet products including collars, sprays and ampoules.
Have you noticed that many commercial flea and tick control products actually carry warning labels stating 'Avoid contact with skin'?
Does this label imply that the product is harmful to human health?
If it is hazardous to our health, isn't it dangerous to our pets as well?
Spiritual and emotional influence on physical health
We often talk about how we can improve our health by acting from the physical level - exercising, eating properly, adopting healthy lifestyle habits etc.
But we never talk enough about the impact of mental and spiritual health on our physical condition.
The fact is that man is not just a physical being. Our body is made up of several levels - mental, emotional and spiritual levels, which also affect our physical health.
I know very well how our mental state can affect our physical body.
For example, when we are very excited and engaged in an idea, we find it difficult to fall asleep, even though our bodies may be tired and in need of sleep.
And the opposite of that, when we are bored, we feel sleepy regardless of whether we have slept enough and regardless the fact that our body is rested.
Use a natural toothpaste with the addition of Ayurveda herbs
Ayurvedic toothpaste without fluoride nurtures your teeth and gums in a natural way.
With the addition of Ayurvedic herbs, it prevents cavities, periodontitis and other oral disease.
They will refresh your breath, create a pleasant sensation and care about the health of your teeth.
Start your perfect day getting up early, doing a spiritual practice and having a healthy breakfast
How to start a perfect day?
Follow these five simple tips in order to make your day truly special.
This advice may sound trite, but nothing enhances our mood as quality sleep does. And not only that - during sleep our body repairs and regenerates.
Good night's sleep prolongs life, and it was recently discovered that the immune system works best during a night of sleep.
Therefore, go to sleep earlier than you usually go. That is how you will ensure you will have excellent mood the next day.
5 simple exercises you can do in the car
Everybody is familiar with the feeling of long sitting, rigid legs and exhaustion caused by tiresome hours of travelling to work, on a business trip or on holiday.
Statistics show that an employee spends as many as 100 hours or whole four days a year travelling to work and back.
If your job includes field work and much travel, the number of hours increases, creating new (potential) health issues.
Although the possibilities of working out at the wheel are much more narrow compared to working out on the floor, it does not mean they don't exist.
On the contrary, we bring you 5 simple tips which will help you turn every ride into a light workout at the wheel. You will enjoy it and do something good to your body.
Jar of happiness preserves your memories
If you were to choose a single moment of true happiness that you experienced yesterday, which would it be?
Or, what delighted you exactly three months ago?
Many certainly know the answer to this question. Maybe you recorded it in your diary or something extraordinary happened to you on those days.
Perhaps some of you keep those answers in your jar of happiness, a simple project that found thousands of supporters throughout the world.
This is a project first presented by the American writer Elizabeth Gilbert, known as the author of a memoirs book "Eat, Pray, Love", which provided a basis for a homonymous movie.
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.
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.
Is citric acid actually carcinogenic?
I remember that a few years ago rumors circulated that the citric acid was dangerous for health because it caused cancer.
After that, me and my friends carefully avoided products that contained citric acid.
It was an ordeal, since almost every product today contains it.
After some time it crossed my mind to investigate why citric acid was so dangerous and why it should be avoided.
After a thorough research on the Internet - to my surprise - I did not find a lot of confirmation about the dangers of citric acid.
Instead, I found information about how the rumors about its dangers were wrong.
Even scientists and alternative health experts agree that citric acid is one of the most harmless additives that ever existed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natural SPF – safe sunbathing without artificial sun lotions
Cosmetic industry offers us a variety of sunscreen products, many of which are harmful to our health.
It is good to know that there is a natural and safe alternative in the form of natural oils and minerals.
You can, by yourself, make natural products for sunbathing!
It will be just as effective as the most commercialized product on the market, but it will not contain any toxic ingredients.
Natural products for skin protection are especially recommended to people with the sensitive skin, people suffering from allergies and especially to children.
Vegetable oils and butters should be combined with natural minerals (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide or seaweed extract - Helioguard 365).
Wheels of energy and creators of health
The word chakra comes from Sanskrit and means "circle or a revolving wheel."
It is called so because it looks like a vortex that spins around a specific area in our subtle body.
Chakras are therefore the main chakra energy centers in our body and they accumulate and distribute energy throughout it.
Imagine the human body as a house through which electricity is conducted.
To turn on the lights it is necessary to have energy, but also cables and switches.
Chakras are those "switches" which are in our subtle body, and there are lots of them, in the areas of palms, feet, the face, etc.
Protection against radiation
Recent nuclear crisis in Japan has multiplied our concern about the risk from the effects of radiation that can occur on the global level.
It is enough to be familiar with Chernobyl disaster and a disaster that occurred in Japan to conclude that we are actually unprotected from the effects of a nuclear disaster.
Just one scenario similar to that in Japan would be enough to forever change the life in Europe.
In addition to the fact that millions of people will directly feel the effects of the recent Japanese disaster, it has (again) reminded us that our planet is actually small and that everything is connected.
When a disaster occurs, it cannot be contained by borders.
Millions of protesters march against Monsanto
Millions of people worldwide were protesting against the giant U.S. corporation Monsanto, the largest producer of genetically modified seeds and pesticides.
Protest marches against Monsanto gathered masses in 436 cities in 52 countries, including Croatia.
In our country, marches were organized in Zagreb, Split, Zadar, Rijeka, Osijek, Bjelovar and Đakovo.
The purpose of the protest was to raise public awareness of potential hazards which genetically modified organisms (GMOs) entail.
With slogans such as "Real Food 4 Real People", the protesters wanted to warn the people in power to cease to be kindly to producers of GM seeds and food.
In the United States, the movement had an additional note, related to the recently passed law that protects Monsanto and similar companies from legal prosecution.
Native American medicine
Indian tribes of North America have been practicing their methods of treatment, according to some sources, for more than 40,000 years.
Medical information and techniques are passed from generation to generation, thereby ensuring the longevity of practices.
Some medications are typical from tribe to tribe, although all tribal medicine is collectively called Indigenous American medicine.
While Native American medicine was practiced in North America, at the same time Chinese medicine and Ayurveda were practiced on the other side of the world.
Fasting - infallible therapy for many diseases
Fasting can bring many benefits to your body - both physical and psychological.
With good reason, it is called the "miracle treatment" because the list of physical conditions that can be improved with fasting is long and varied.
On the list we find allergies, arthritis, digestive disorders, skin diseases, cardiovascular disease, asthma, cancer, etc.
Fasting stimulates the body's own healing mechanisms and leads to an improvement no matter what disease you are suffering from.
Breast milk – nature's perfect food and remedy that no modern technology could reproduce
Although modern technology has made some impressive breakthroughs, it still hasn't developed techniques that would allow us to artificially reproduce breast milk.
The bioactive components of human breast milk are so unique that they cannot be artificially created or reproduced.
Apart from the well-established fact that breastfeeding naturally attunes to the infant's age, needs and sex, there have also been new insights on a global scale into the importance of breastfeeding for the healthy development of the infant.
Angelina Jolie shocked the world by removing healthy breasts
The decision of a popular actress Angelina Jolie to have both of her breasts surgically removed even though she doesn't have breast cancer amazed the public.
She explained her decision by saying that she has the BRCA1 gene, which makes a predisposition for certain types of cancers, including breast cancer.
She stated that her mother had the same gene and that she died of cancer in 2007. (Admittedly, it was not breast cancer but ovarian cancer.)
Angelina was convinced by someone that her breasts were the most vulnerable and that they must be removed.
Shocking – we are being followed via Gmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Skype and cell phones
Is the dark Orwellian vision in which every person on the planet is under surveillance of Big Brother becoming reality?
This was confirmed by Edward Snowden, a former U.S. intelligence officer who bravely warned citizens about the misuse of digital technology in the hands of an immoral government.
Realizing the corruption of the system which he was serving, 30-year-old has decided to speak out about the spying of ordinary people and controlling their lives.
Not only are the governments, terrorists, military and intelligence structures subject to scrutiny, but ordinary people also.
Confusion about BRCA 1 gene What medicine did not say to Angelina Jolie?
You've probably heard of the decision of Angelina Jolie, who underwent mastectomy after she found out that she tested positive for the BRCA1 genetic mutation.
Is famous actress familiar with the whole truth about the BRCA1 gene and its risk of breast cancer development?
Modern medicine claims that the aforementioned gene increases the chances of developing breast or ovarian cancer by 87%
But is this really the truth?
A healthy blast of colours, flavours and scents
We have paid a visit to a place every media is buzzing about these days – a newly opened Doctor Nutrition Bar store in Zagreb, owned by Dr. Leila Kažinić Kreho.
The latest business enterprise of the established doctor, nutritionist and author of 6 best-selling books on healthy diet and lifestyle has delighted us right from the start.
We have received a warm welcome at Dr. Kreho's Nutrition Bar, a perfect introduction to our visit filled with useful information, delicious and healthy food and friendly atmosphere.
Dr. Kreho's Nutrition Bar offers curative drinks, healthy smoothies, gluten-free and sugar-free cookies and cakes as well as healthy gluten-free sandwiches.
Find out why you decorate Christmas tree!
A cottage in the snow, a warm light that spills over from the windows, smoke from chimneys and a crystal sky full of stars - for many this is the first image that comes to mind when thinking of Christmas, the silent night.
Then follow other images – a Christmas tree, families together with childhood stories, straw on the floor, candles on the table and a full spread of homemade delicacies prepared by the diligent hands of the household.
Maybe your Christmas memories are different from the above mentioned, but one thing is certain: you have at least one symbol which is in your mind linked exclusively to Christmas.
Do it yourself: make puzzle-cookies, stuffed animals and little boots and let the whole family enjoy
The holidays are coming.
The first is Saint Nicholas, a favourite among tots because of – presents.
But you’ve had enough of plastic building blocks, dolls and cars in the stocking or under the tree?
You’d like to give your loved ones something special, but you aren’t sure what, and the available holiday gifts seem too much and too expensive?
Natural ways to beautiful and groomed nails
Do you want groomed, smooth and strong nails?
Are you experiencing problems such as nail cracking, white spots and nail fungi?
Are you considering putting in nail extensions?
Nail extensions are not the solution to your problems. That procedure can even be dangerous if it is performed by an untrained individual.
How to get rid of pesky mosquitoes (natural protection)
Pesky mosquitoes can spoil even the most perfect vacation with their constant buzzing and biting.
But, that is not all. If you are allergic to mosquito bites, they can really make your life miserable.
Itching and swelling can last for several weeks with allergic people. You can just forget about having a pleasant vacation.
Unpleasant feeling we get after mosquito bites is not the only reason for protection.
Information hidden in the water influences our health
Since the old days we have been listening tales about “living” water and its healing powers.
Is there really such water or is that just a product of imagination by folk storytellers?
The undeniable fact is that water is the most important element on Earth.
Without it, there would be no life on our planet. Water has a direct influence of regular performance of all our organs so it is important that we intake sufficient amounts of water every day.
Three fruit face masks for smooth and beautiful skin
Did you know that you can use seasonal fruits for summer skin care?
You can add vegetables, yoghurt, honey or spices to fruits and make top-quality natural mixture that will rejuvenate your skin.
1. Apple and cucumber mask
I recommend this simple face mask made of cucumbers and apples that will regenerate and calm your skin and give it a natural glow.
You need half of cucumber, half of apple, half of spoon of lemon juice and several leaves of mint.
Subliminal messages - subtle messages that control your mind and behavior
We may not be aware of it, but movies and advertisements may contain subtle messages that invisibly control our behavior.
Subliminal messages are messages below the limits of our perception, which our eyes or mind can not perceive.
Wikipedia defines subliminal message as "a signal or a message embedded in another object, in order to circumvent the normal limits of perception."
Subliminal messages were first used by James Vicary - the manager of a local theater in New Jersey.
How to choose a pillow for your needs
