Relaxed through the winter
Although, the days are getting longer, but the temperatures drop again rapidly, and in a good mood and balance becoming the state of emergency. Winter is a beautiful season only momentarily for most people. Something wellness for body and soul can help you stay relaxed despite the cold and darkness. Both your biorhythms and metabolism based on the sun, and even important for bone formation vitamin D can make our body only by sunlight. But the sun gives not only light, but also vital heat. Our body temperature drops below a certain level, the body produces heat by shivering. Thus, this method may be effective thermoregulation also; who freezes a lot, risking unpleasant tension. And last but not least the extreme demands between warm air heating and low ambient temperatures from our immune system peak performance, it can bring...
Read MoreWinter time is sauna time
When winter sets in, colds have high season. Of the many more or less sensible suggestions on how to strengthen the immune system, sauna is one of a definitely the best. Saunas have been around for thousands of years. It is believed that they were used for ritual purification before. Today, the sauna is considered the fountain of youth, detoxification and also as a silver bullet against colds. In spite of all, however, infections are possible. A sauna with the obligatory subsequent cooling mimics the extreme temperature changes, which can be fatal to our immune system in winter. The sauna is a kind of workout for the body’s defenses. On the other hand would be the task of wanting to cure a cold already broken out in the sauna, not only pointless, but because of the high demands on...
Read MoreWellness for body and soul in your own home
Wellness costs time and money? This is also different, with the wellness program for their own housing. The personal wellness program is downright cheap and only requires some preparation. Wellness for body and soul starts with the decision: Now I do something for me! Here many senses as possible should be addressed. The eyes may easily subdued lighting, the skin like heat and nose estimates pleasant smells. Also, the sense of taste should not be forgotten. And finally, the ears proportion of the perfect break. One option is a warm bath with the following extras. Much foam Volatile oil Quiet relaxation music Soft lighting and candles A glass of champagne Chocolate Anyone looking to enhance the effect, should extend easily with a snuggly blanket subsequently. Most people are then so relaxed that they fall asleep. More than 20 minutes...
Read MoreWhat vaccinations are recommended?
Flu shots are, especially in winter, on everyone’s lips. The other vaccines are too often neglected, because who would conceive that the vaccination in childhood against tetanus, diphtheria and Co. is not effective indefinitely? In the fight against dangerous pathogens today a variety of vaccines available that represent one of the most important and effective measures for the prevention of infectious diseases. We recommend consult with doctor about the type and number of vaccinations, and it is better to start early as infancy. As in US, however, no vaccination exists, parents can decide together with the attending pediatrician about any vaccination itself. Basically, however, a dose from the second month of life against tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough and hemo influenza type B is possible.In addition, in this age also be vaccinated against polio, hepatitis B and pneumococcal. The aforementioned...
Read MoreHealthy winter nutrition for a healthy immune system
If it’s cold and wet, many people prefer to hide in a warm room. But here lurk a lot of pathogens that challenge the often weakened immune system in winter. Is all the most important now adapted to the specific needs of a healthy diet? Especially in winter, the body is subject a severe test by the constant changes of temperature between the freezing cold outside and cozy warmth. But suffers in the cold season, not only the body but also mind the is susceptible to a number of disorders such as depression and frequent changes of mood. In order to assist the body in its defense now, the diet must be adapted to the season. In this case, a healthy diet is really important all year round, not only in winter season. However, it falls in the summer...
Read MoreScents of spring flowers that stimulate the mind and body
Spring air is perceived as particularly pleasant. It is enriched with scents that evoke pleasant memories, but also associate with approaching of summer tune. This fragrance everyone likes in his environment, whether in the open air or in your own home. Spring smells of freshly cut grass, earth and especially fragrance of blooming flowers. A slight breeze makes sure that even smells of distant flowers are perceived and mingle with the scents from the environment. Although the ability of humans to distinguish smells, not nearly as strong as in some animals: many scents can be filtered out. In large numbers, they have a stimulating effect and for sure this is improves the mood everyday and everything goes easily. Fragrance in the house. The natural scent comes from the plants themselves. Whoever brings a flower into the house, can soon...
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