Tag: health

The Flashlight of Awareness
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Wellbeing

The Flashlight of Awareness

Is it possible to achieve inner harmony? How can we stop our thoughts for longer than a moment?
Ram Dass
A Dip in the Ice Feels Rather Nice
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Wellbeing

A Dip in the Ice Feels Rather Nice

Andrzej Hrycaj, a cold water swimming instructor specializing in the Wim Hof Method, explains what we can gain from taking an ice cold dip.
Maria Hawranek
Trembling Bodies
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Wellbeing

Trembling Bodies

Alexander Lowen – the creator of bioenergetic analysis – developed a psychotherapeutic technique that placed equal focus on the importance of both mind and body.
Sylwia Niemczyk
Kindle the Fire Within
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Breathe In

Kindle the Fire Within

Though it means ‘wild, angry’ energy, and inner fire, the true purpose of tummo is bliss and emptiness.
Aleksandra Kozłowska
In Sickness and in Health
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Good Food

In Sickness and in Health

According to phytotherapy and aromatherapy, both turmeric root and cedarwood oil can help in preventing and getting rid of infections.
Dominika Bok
Silence of the Mind Is Awareness of Being
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Wellbeing

Silence of the Mind Is Awareness of Being

The silence and stillness brought to us by the act of meditation can lead to awareness of our consciousness—and insights about the nature of selfhood.
Tim Parks
A Craving for Cranberries
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Good Food

A Craving for Cranberries

The edible red fruit of the cranberry shrub has antiseptic, antioxidant, and medicinal properties. It can be used to make juice, liqueur, and conserves.
Dominika Bok
A Neolithic Superfood
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Good Food

A Neolithic Superfood

Millet is rich in antioxidants, high in protein, and versatile in form. What’s more, humans have been eating it for thousands of years.
Dominika Bok
The Scent of Elves
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The Scent of Elves

Lavender oil has numerous health benefits. It can help with anxiety and depression, has a strong antihistamine effect, and might even relieve cold sores.
Dominika Bok
Inhale the Rainbow
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Breathe In

Inhale the Rainbow

On grey autumn evenings, you can still experience rainbows – with this mindful breathing exercise.
Dominika Bok