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Therapeutic Fasting – This Is How You Get Your Body Going

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Abstaining from solid food for a few days or up to 30 days or longer causes aversion in many people. But it is extremely healthy and the whole thing is called therapeutic fasting .  During therapeutic fasting, the body switches over because during this period its nutrition comes from the body's own food depot. These reserves are available more quickly than the food consumed. Therapeutic fasting also includes intestinal cleansing, because fasting is more relaxed with an empty intestine. It is not without reason that there are people who repeatedly practice therapeutic fasting .

Cobalt: The Trace Element For Health

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Our body needs numerous vitamins and trace elements in order to be able to maintain the vital functions in our health. Although cobalt is not an independent trace element, it is a component of vitamin B12. If you eat enough foods that contain vitamin B12, you will automatically be supplied with enough cobalt .But what exactly can cobalt do in the body and what is the component good for? What Exactly Is Cobalt? Named heavy metal from the iron group. It is found in small amounts in the human body. It is mainly detectable in the liver, kidneys and bone marrow. But the important component of vitamin B12 can also be detected in the pancreas and in the spleen.

The Benefits Of Fermentation For Our Gut Health And The Importance Of Probiotics

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Fermented foods have a long tradition and are currently back in fashion.Their health benefits for gut flora and overall gut health are explored in one. Fermented foods And Their Importance For Gut Health   Food fermentation is a centuries-old method of preserving food and maintaining its nutritional content. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mold or yeast are used in fermentation to change the food and make it edible. A well-known example of fermented vegetables is sauerkraut, which is made by lactic acid fermentation. Many nutrients such as vitamins and folic acid are retained, which can have a positive effect on intestinal health. However, the healthy microorganisms die off in pasteurized products. Therefore, be sure to pay attention when buying!

Care Tips And Health Benefits With Herbs(part-2)

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Take Cuttings Of Basil   Cut just above a pair of leaves, a bit down the stem. The cutting should be about five centimeters long. Remove the lower leaves so they don't end up in the water before you put them in small vases. After barely two weeks in water, they start to get thin, white roots and it's time to put them in soil. Feel free to put several cuttings in the same pot to get a dense and nice basil. When the plants then start to grow, they must be regularly pinched off so that they branch out. Lemon Balm Lemon balm is an easy-to-grow, perennial spice that likes to spread. Its decorative, light green leaves are beautiful together with flowers in flower beds and pots. As a medicinal plant, it is valued for its calming properties, but it is also said to be able to help lower blood pressure and reduce blood sugar fluctuations. The active substances in lemon balm are mainly essential oil, tannins, bitter substances, flavonoids and phenols and it has also been used to calm stre...

Care Tips And Health Benefits With Herbs (part-1)

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There are few plants that have as many good properties as herbs . Mainly, of course, we grow them for the luxury of being able to use them fresh in cooking. But you also want herbs because they smell amazingly good, they look good in both pots and flower beds, and several of them have health-promoting properties. Spices are also incredibly grateful and easy to care for, regardless of whether you have a large garden, a small patio or perhaps just a balcony, and they can give a nice harvest even on the small surface.

Are Vegans Healthier?

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There are very different views on the vegan diet. The fact is that this form of nutrition has been gaining in popularity for several years and vegan products are playing an increasingly important role in our environment.The vegan diet not only offers obvious advantages for animal welfare and environmental protection, but also has a very positive effect on our health. But why exactly do vegans often live healthier? Antioxidants And The Immune System  The vegan diet is characterized by being very rich in antioxidants, minerals and phytochemicals. For example, if we manage to get as many antioxidants as possible through our food, we also strengthen the protection against body-damaging and disease-causing free radicals.

Fascia Roll - Training Against Pain

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Dagmar Training the connective tissue with the fascia roller is on everyone's lips at the moment. Many fitness studios offer such training, which is intended to prevent pain and loosen up the connective tissue. Experts discuss the topic controversially.  What is certain, however, is that fascia training as a supplement to muscle training can bring about decisive improvements in the areas of the back, neck and muscles in general. Fight The Pain With The Fascia Roller  If the pain isn't coming from the muscles or bones, then sticky fascial tissue may be causing pain. In order to make the connective tissue supple and to keep it supple, training with the foam roller is the best strategy to combat complaints and prevent them in the future. The fascia surrounds every muscle in the body and therefore can cause problems in different parts of the body. Therefore, training with the fascia roller is designed in such a way that very different areas of the body and muscle strands are u...

The Way To a better posture

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That posture has an effect on a person's demeanor and appearance is one aspect. But posture also contributes a lot to back and spine health.  Many common ailments in this area can be avoided or alleviated simply by adopting a better and more upright posture. Poor posture can cause back pain and headaches. It is quite easy to do something about incorrect posture. Posture Improvement  Methods An easy way to keep reminding yourself to improve your posture is to imagine a string or rod extending from your spine perpendicular to the ceiling. Keep looking in the mirror and, if necessary, use your smartphone to remind yourself of your posture every 15 or 30 minutes with a small noise.