‘You are only scared when the media tell you to be scared. The monster under your bed is not real.’ Naomi Seibt. And didn’t the media do a perfect job in this virus situation? Anyway, this is part 3 in the series on fear. In the previous blog on this subject, I talked about immediate […]
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The practise of Nasya
What is Nasya? Nasya is another way to detox, used in Ayurvedic medicine. In Ayurveda all detox or cleansing techniques are called Pancha Karma. In the practise of Nasya, medical oils or other healing liquids are administered through the nostrils. It is known that the nose is the gate to the head, the door to […]
The practise of oilpulling
Digestion starts in the mouth. A healthy mouth ensures that digestion starts in a good way. The mouth also plays an important role in the immune system. The mucous membranes form a first defensive barrier between the inner and outer world. Oil pulling is a natural alternative for chemical mouthwater, but with way more advantages. […]
Ayurvedic morning ritual
It’s important to take good care for yourself. So, an ayurvedic morning ritual follows here. Get up early at the crack of dawn. Sleeping in on a regular basis will drain your energy. Start the day with going to the toilet to get rid of yesterday’s waste. Cook water. Brush your teeth, scrape your tongue […]
Abhyanga
Abhyanga is a form of Ayurvedic medicine wherein the body is massaged with a dosha specific warm oil. A practitioner can do the massage, but you can also do it yourself. Abhyanga has a cleansing effect and it relaxes. It has a strengthening effect on the nervous system, it relieves stress, fatigue and insomnia. It […]
Dosha
Ayurveda has 3 doshas: vata, pitta and kapha. There are many tests on the internet to determine your dosha. Of course you can also pay a visit to an Ayurvedic practitioner. It is important to know about your dosha, because it will tell you about your digestive tract, your nutritional requirements, what happens when you […]
Body positivity
Last month I wrote a review on the book: ‘Am I ugly?, One woman’s journey to body positivity’ from Michelle Elman. The following consideration in this mini thread on body positivity comes from Hollie Holden: ‘Today I asked my body what she needed, which is a big deal considering my journey of not really asking […]
Ayurveda
As I already announced at the end of last year, Ayurveda will also be a common thread in the 2020 blogs. This is a brief introduction, just brief because Ayurveda is a comprehensive medical, scientific, philosophical and spiritual system. Ayurveda comes from India and the oldest writings are more than 5000 years old. Before that, […]
How can you reduce stress through your house?
Stress is a great problem in the world today for a lot of people. You can reduce your stress level in different ways, such as me-time, mindfulness, meditation, reading a book, sports, healthy food and so on. Have you ever heard you can reduce stress through your house? Your house contains a lot of energy, […]
Looking forward to 2020
On December 31, 2018 the first blogs were uploaded! I started a blog, to reach as many people as possible, because I think it is important to share knowledge, insights and experiences on taking care of your body in the most natural way possible; in the best possible alignment with your biologics. Lifestyle changes, even […]