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Amazing Health Benefits of Magnesium and Magnesium Supplements

11/11/202102/06/2021 by Hannie Mommers

Are we aware of the health benefits of magnesium? Do we consume enough magnesium or is it sensible to take a supplement as well?

To support our immune system, our body needs to ingest the following: Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin K, iodine, zinc, selenium, and magnesium.

Most fresh foods, let alone processed foods, do not contain enough nutrients. On the one hand, this is caused by the depletion of the soil and the use of pesticides. On the other hand, we rarely eat according to the recommendations of the national health organizations.

What is the Influence of the Chinese Meridian Clock on our Body?

11/11/202131/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

In the article about the Circadian rhythm, I have described an energetic clock that influences our functioning and sleep. Another energetic clock is the Chinese meridian clock. These are two different ways of looking at the same process: the parts of our body influence each other and play a role in our fitness.

The meridians, that the Chinese have distinguished for thousands of years, are a system, not actual lines running through the body.

Chinese healers use the meridians to identify weak spots in the body and to determine their acupuncture points. Sometimes the meridians are linked to organs like the heart, sometimes a meridian is linked to a concept like the Triple burner.

Walking for Health Benefits that will Reward You Immediately

14/01/202228/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

I have never been the sportive type. My husband Tom and I did an occasional walk during the week and for me, that was enough. Until I sprained my ankle. The physiotherapist hammered into me that walking for health reasons is not a luxury, but a necessity. I really should take it more seriously.

He was right of course. There are so many benefits from something as simple as walking that I considered myself not too smart postponing it for such a long time. Nowadays I am addicted. 🙂

The benefits listed here are not only achieved through walking but through any kind of exercise.

What is the Difference between Circadian Rhythm and Biological Clock?

13/06/202124/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

A cow is an animal, but not all animals are cows. Likewise, a biological clock regulates the circadian rhythm, yet not all biological clocks are circadian.

In a nutshell that answers the question “What is the difference between circadian rhythm and biological clock?” There is more to it, which I will explain in this article.

Your circadian rhythm and your biological clock influence how you feel, your general condition, weight, and sleep. And since no one is exactly the same, it is important to know what your circadian rhythm is, how your biological clock and external factors affect it.

10 Remarkable Health Benefits of Laughing and a Sense of Humor

06/01/202221/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

The first time I heard about the health benefits of laughing was at a health seminar. The story went like this:

A man heard from his doctor that further treatment of his cancer was of no use and that his life prospects were about 3 months. He had a lot of money and no heirs, so he decided to spend his last days as pleasant as possible.

He took up residence in a penthouse of a hotel with full board and access to the Humor Channel and watched funny movies and stand up comedians all day long.

What are the Uses of Tea Tree Essential Oil and its Magnificent Benefits

22/06/202119/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

If you rather have a home remedy instead of over-the-counter or prescription antifungal medication, you might want to try the natural antifungal tea tree oil instead. This article will explain what are the uses of tea tree essential oil and how it can benefit you.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca tree by steam distillation. The tree grows in Australia and tea tree leaves have been used by the Aboriginals for centuries.

It is hailed for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, and antiviral properties, as well as tissue regenerative, making it a favorite among naturopaths and alternative health professionals. Tea tree oil’s immune-building properties have 12 times the antiseptic power of phenol.

What are the Positive Effects of Deforestation or are the Negative Effects Worse?

05/07/202114/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

In this article, I’ll try to be objective about the positive effects of deforestation and the negative ones. Although I must admit that I am a bit biased, my gut feeling is that at the moment the negative effects outweigh the positive ones.

“What now remains is like the skeleton of a sick man, all the fat and soft earth having wasted away, and only the bare framework of the land being left… Moreover, it was enriched by the yearly rains…”

This could very well be a quotation from a present-day text. It is not. It’s a complaint from the Greek philosopher Plato about the slopes of Athens in Critias which he wrote in 360 BC. Deforestation has been taking place from the time when agriculture became more widely practiced 4,000 years ago.

Collect Rainwater Safely and Effectively and Save on your Water Bill

05/07/202112/05/2021 by Hannie Mommers

It is amazing how little a dry country like Spain does to manage rainwater. As a result, if it rains a lot, the streets are flooded and the water has nowhere to go. You would think it is not that hard to collect rainwater safely and effectively.

This is very different in the Northern European countries where it rains a lot, such as the Netherlands and Belgium. The municipalities not only attach great importance to water management, but they have various subsidy schemes for private individuals to make provisions.