1 Jun 2011

Tides in the Body

Some people are probably wondering why I'm highlighting the lunar phases during the full moon and new moon and posting them in my blog. The moon is something of a timekeeper for life on Earth. Like in the oceans, the human body has ebbs and flows.  

Water flows through the cells in strict dependence on the moon. This is particularly strong during the new and full moons. The moon's effect is visible not only in the ocean, but also in trees, for example. Although invisible to the eye, but technically measurable, trees swell and shrink strictly in rhythm with the lunar phases.  

And just like the cells in trees, our body cells react. The moon influences our body's water balance, and we should be aware of this. When people complain of difficulty sleeping during a full moon, it's not because it's too bright. 

No, it's the body's water balance, which is influenced by the moon's position. Police officers and taxi drivers regularly report higher levels of alcohol consumption during a full moon, midwives are busier, and mosquitoes bite more quickly. Unfortunately, what hasn't been sufficiently researched yet is how we can utilize the lunar phases for practical purposes. Aside from a few esoteric approaches, research in this area is still very sparse.


27 May 2011

Retirement home or suicide?

How do you imagine your retirement if you can no longer care for yourself, if your partner (if you had one) has predeceased you, or if you've ended up in a nursing home?


14 May 2011

Garden > Healthiness

In the picture, you can see how you can create a garden even in the smallest spaces. Since the courtyard is completely sealed, I placed the beds in wooden troughs. This small garden offers enough space to grow vegetables for eight weeks. This year, I'm growing beans, zucchini, all kinds of herbs, green lettuce, peas, cucumbers, and leeks. The first small tomatoes are already in the greenhouse, and I'm looking forward to the chilli peppers. They were so hot last year that I still use some dried today as a peppery seasoning. Now, someone might think, eight weeks of vegetables? That's... roughly €150... I'd rather work for someone else for a few more hours and buy the greens from the supermarket. Because, man! The value of homegrown herbs, vegetables, and other greens can't be measured in euros. Instead of sitting in front of the TV, nursing a fat belly, and complaining about diabetes, I'd rather water my tomatoes. Do you know what homegrown tomatoes taste like? No? Then I strongly recommend starting a small garden right away. It's even possible on a balcony!


 




 

Master Horst D. Lindenau talks about meditation

What is meditation?
"Just like coming home."

Which kind is good for me? Suits me best?
"A good meditation program is similar to a physical exercise program. Both require hard work on yourself." Choose wisely.

What is important to consider?

"An important part of any type of meditation is doing one thing at a time. Few people have got the talent and ability of multi tasking."

Master Horst D. Lindenau meditation. Zen garden / UK

7 May 2011

Masturbation

Massage IV 

Self-masturbation with a Terry cloth towel is both ingeniously simple and incredibly effective. Depending on hair growth and the upper part of the head, I'm talking about a gentle massage of the face, neck, ears, and back of the neck.  

The towel is excellent for gently rubbing the mentioned area; you'll feel the strength and intensity while massaging it. Light rubbing, pressing, and pushing with the towel stimulates circulation and creates a pleasant warmth. Just like a classic massage. Only this little type can be done by yourself; it's quick, costs nothing, and is extremely pleasant. Be careful around the eyes, of course. Enjoy!

21 Apr 2011

For Whom the Bell Tolls

What time is it?
Time is the most valuable asset we possess—or not. Those who simply waste their time—and we're thinking of lifetimes—are wasting life, their own lives. The importance of time to us is perhaps demonstrated by the word "Zeit," the most frequently used noun in the German language.

Time is, therefore, a very valuable asset. Everyone, by the way, gets exactly the same amount of time—24 hours a day—but what we do with it varies greatly.


9 Apr 2011

Easier weight loss with the TerLiMa weight loss chart

Anyone who wants to reduce their body weight needs to monitor their progress. Simply stepping on the scale daily and remembering it might have been a bit heavier 14 days ago doesn't work well. 

It's better to create a small chart. In this example, March 2011. The starting weight from the previous month was 95.5 kilograms. Then, for example, enter 5 kilograms down and write the days of the month, here 31 for March, in the top bar.

Now step on the scale daily under the same conditions, ideally after getting up and before breakfast, and enter the result in the list by point. It's not too bad to forget a day or stay away from home for a few days.

 It's a long-term routine that counts. The TerLiMa weight loss chart also clearly shows that it's perfectly normal to gain weight occasionally during a weight loss period. Good luck with the TerLiMa weight loss chart, it's simple but helpful.



Bread dough arrives overnight from Tunisia today by Jumbo Jet

I was at the organic supermarket again today. They have really great three-grain black bread for €1.99 and spelt bread for €1.25, 500g each. The only description I can think of for the package of black bread from my so-called baker across the street (€2.20, all 500g packs) is from the historic torture chamber in Rothenburg ob de Tauber.  

There's a story about a baker who baked too small rolls. As punishment, he was dipped twice in the Tauber River. The next day, he baked extra-large ones, so to speak. I'll show them what's what. 5 dips in the Tauber River. 

Food is a responsible business. People used to know that. Now, all they know is the price. And they don't even know where the bread dough often comes from. It's shipped overnight from Tunisia.  

They're flown by a Jumbo Jet from Tunis to Frankfurt. From there, they're flown to all major cities, then trucked to distribution centres and finally delivered by delivery van to the supermarket or bakery, where they're delivered: Freshly baked for you! Yes, warmed up! And it's not that transport and foreign production are impossible; these baked goods are made exclusively with dead white flour.

8 Apr 2011

Every walk makes you slim

Conquer your inner demons with a pedometer on your feet.

People who wear a pedometer, a so-called pedometer, walk an average of two and a half thousand more steps. This could benefit people who know they should move more but struggle to overcome their inner demons. 

This is the advice of the German pharmacy magazine Diabetiker Ratgeber. For a study at Stanford University in California, doctors tested the effects of wearing a pedometer. The results are astonishing. The participants walked an average of one kilometre more daily, lost weight, and improved their blood pressure. I can fully confirm this from my own running experience.

Perhaps you must be a bit of a "statistician" to let the numbers you read motivate you. I've noticed that if I set a specific limit, I can reach it more easily using a pedometer. These things don't cost much these days; mine was £ 9, and, as I said, it's worth it.


Blowing sugar up your ass. How the food industry produces fat people

There's a popular drug, either consumed willingly or smuggled in by the food industry, that's the root cause of many nutritional problems and public health in general. 

 

SUGAR!