DETOX – DETOXIFY THE BODY Detoxification or short “detox”, the freeing of our bodies from harmful substances, is an enticing goal and a well-known concept in the health and wellness community. It is a complex and opaque subject, which makes it very difficult for me to position myself clearly. I have decided that I would…
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How to stop cravings effectively
I am often asked if I have tips for food craving attacks. Who knows me well will already suspect that there is no universal check-list following here. Your cravings attacks are very personal – they are within YOU: a conflict between YOUR body and YOUR mind. My experiences with a ravenous appetite My cravings started…
COFFEE MYTHS – WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG?
A PROMISE FOR A GOOD DAY For many of us, coffee is an integral part of our morning routine and also saves us from many an afternoon depression. So it’s not really that surprising that coffee is the world’s most widely consumed beverage after water. But what’s the truth in all these rumors – is…
The powerful mind – How your thoughts can unlock your full potential
Your mind can move mountains and give wings. I will show you how your thoughts can have a positive impact on your reality. The power of your mind In the case of the runner Roger Bannister, this was even to be taken quite literally. Although it was considered scientifically impossible at the time, he himself…
How to cope with anxiety and emotions
In the current situation, almost everyone of us experiences moments of anxiety, doubt or uncertainty. Rules and routines change, we lose our orientation and new feelings emerge, which we might not know how to deal with (immediately). You are welcome to listen to Diana’s and my new podcast episode where we discuss how actively facing…
Monthly Favorites April 2020 – Corona Edition 2
Have you added any new hobbies since the Corona crisis or perhaps brought long-forgotten hobbies back to life? In any case, I have some new favorites in April 2020. After I, and probably everyone else, spend a lot of time at home, suddenly other things become valuable. Even if I am slowly missing the social…
CBD Oil – top or flop?
Especially in recent years, the positive benefits of cannabidiol and the use of CBD oil have become more and more popular. If you are now shocked that you read a post about drugs on my blog, I can literally “calm you down”. Just read to the end and trust in #nodrugsneeded! Is CBD oil a…
Monthly Favorites March 2020 – Corona Edition
It is a difficult time and at the same time a very instructive one. I think we are all learning a lot right now and we can together use this corona crisis to rethink, change and grow. #wearetogetherinthis! It is the little things that play a big role. A role for us, for nature, for…
Circadian Rhythm – How to understand your internal clock
In my last blog post, I’ve told you that I would like to eat earlier during the day to lower my cholesterol. I will try to explain it to you in a little more detail. That’s why we are today talking about your miraculous circadian rhythm or how to understand your internal clock. What exactly…
Intermittent fasting – healthy or hype?
INTERMITTENT FASTING – WHAT IS THAT? Everyone is talking about intermittent fasting right now. Also known as time-restricted eating, part-time fasting or 16:8. Even if the schedules differ slightly, the basic concept remains the same: Instead of giving in to the permanent food supply, food-free intervals – i.e. meal breaks – should be observed. What…
Our intestinal microbiome – the key to better health?
Our gut is often neglected when we think about our physical and mental health. But a healthy gut microbiome influences our well-being just as much as a healthy heart and a healthy brain. Who or what is romping in the depths of our digestive system? The word microbiome is a composition of micro (=small) and…
How to be vegan the right way
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the flood of information about nutrition? Do you ask yourself whether a vegan diet is really healthy, you can eat soy without worries and what you should supplement? Do you often have stomach aches or other symptoms that you cannot explain and are wondering how an optimal diet really…
