Aloe vera has been known for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is mainly used externally; pure or processed in a gel or ointment. But you can also drink it. There are many ready-made drinks to buy, but you can also easily make aloe vera juice yourself. The advantage of making it yourself is that …
This dark leafy greens smoothie is very nutritious and full of potassium! The mix of spinach, almond and banana provides lots of minerals, fibers, proteins, vitamins and healthy fats. Spinach and almonds are seen as superfood, as they are loaded with tons of nutrients. Bananas are also a good source of carbs and fiber. The …
The Reiki principles or life rules are actually not really rules as in how you should be or what you should or should not do, but more intended as ideals that you pursue in order to have balance, peace and happiness in your life. Within the Reiki tradition, the 5 principles are often spoken in …
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Did you know that expressing your gratitude for something or someone has a very positive effect on your well-being? The power of this actually very simple practice is great, easy to learn and apply. Do you regularly express your gratitude to others? Yes? Fantastic! And also, towards yourself? What you have, what is happening in …
Making your own granola is fairly simple and does not have to take much time. It is not only healthy and delicious; it is probably also healthier and cheaper than ready-made from the supermarket.You can vary endlessly with the ingredients, and see what you like most, or just make a different combination each time you …
You know that feeling that you could do things, or even feel that you must do them, but at the same time you can’t bring yourself to do it, or you feel a lot of stress and pressure from outside, or from within yourself?Or are you at a point where you must or have to …
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There are quite some different kinds of superfood. Probably you know how good chia and flex seeds are, as well green veggies like broccoli and spinach, and almonds and coconut oil. But did you know that cucumbers are superfood? As well walnuts and lentils. Honestly, it took me a while to add lentils to my …
When you look in your wardrobe, which colors dominate? Or is it a mix of anything and everything? And what about in your house? The colors could say something about emotions and feelings you have.You can also consciously use colors to influence your mental well-being. You can do this by surrounding yourself more with a …
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There are many different forms of meditation that you can practice. And one of them is Metta meditation, or also called loving-kindness meditation. In Metta meditation you practice compassion and unconditional love towards yourself, others and all living beings.As with many other forms of meditation, not only can the meditation itself be very powerful, but …
Mindfulness, insight meditation and also vipassana are becoming more known and more often practiced. What a difference with about 10 years ago! Personally, I think it’s a great development that, for example, more companies are also offering it to their staff more often.Perhaps you have also taken a course or retreat. Or you are interested, …
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