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Since we are still living in challenging times, another way of stress release. Lay on your back and put your legs up a door or a wall and calmly breathe in and out. You can leave your arms beside your body, shoulder width or above your head, whatever feels most comfortable for you. Stay that […]

Apart from the fact that mungbeans are wonderful to detoxify your intestines, you can also train with them. Yes you can! They can be used for many things. Working with a beanbag, or a beansock, comes from the Healing Tao of Matak Chia. Healing Tao is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. (TCM). The technique of […]

In Chinese Medicine, the eyes are linked to the liver. Through the following exercise, you can (re)learn to move your eyes smoothly again (there is often tension) and with that you also do your liver a favor. You can do this exercise lying down, standing up and sitting. You can do this exercise as many […]

In the last set of blogs I gave you several herbs (under the header herbs) to strengthen your lungs and this time I will give you an exercise. So you can choose or do them both. Put your feet hipwidth, toes point forward. Take time to feel how you stand on this earth; how Mother […]

It is a nice headline, right? I was taught this way in my Chinese medicine education and it is also important in case of stress/trauma when you start working with the nervous system. Let’s explore why that is. In gyms there are many devices with which you can train your legs, such as leg extension, […]

We are lucky to have a variety of mungbeans.  This blog is about the green mungbeans. Of course you can eat them after you let them soak overnight. They are a great source of fiber. Those fibers are like brushes that clean your intestines. But there is also a different way you can use those […]

I assume we all know that the human body is made for movement and weight training is an important part of your exercise routine. Your body will get stronger and because of that, so will your mind. Eveything you do with your body, has an effect on your mind and everything you think influences your […]

Did you know all the good that comes from the forward bend? It is so worth your while, see: It stretches your hips, hamstrings and calves It strenghtens your thighs and knees It strenghtens your backbone and keeps it flexible It reduces stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue You come to rest It calms your nervous […]

A good and helpful exercise for the winter, is the chest opener and it goes as follows. Stand up straight Your feet are hip width, feet firmly on the ground, toes pointing forward Place your hands on your low back, fingers are closed and pointed downward, thumbs stand more or less in your sides Bring […]

Our old friend Hippocrates said: ‘Walking is a man’s best friend’. Walking is a great way to destress. And why? What happens with your body when you walk 30 minutes, preferably, daily? It will enhance brainfunctions. It is said that it might prevent early dementia and the risk of Alzheimers and it will improve your […]