Myths about the Common Cold and How to Prevent a Cold

A few months ago I wrote an article about 10 ways to prevent a cold. Today I came across a list of 10 myths about the common cold. Those myths don’t seem to conflict with the 10 ways I listed to prevent a cold, with two possible exceptions. Weakened Immune System My advice to keep the stress level low seems to conflict with myth #8 (weak immune... [Read more]

How to Get Started with EFT

I’ve been using EFT for a while now and I’m amazed at the power of this simple method. In this article I want to share with you the basics to get you started. The Emotional Freedom Technique is an emotional, needle free version of acupuncture. According to emofree.com it is based on new discoveries regarding the connection between your body’s... [Read more]

5 Reasons to Start Doing Power Yoga

About 4 months ago I wrote a post about my first power yoga experience. Now, I still practise power yoga once a week, although I would like to do this more often. I’d like to share the experiences I’ve had with power yoga during the last few months. These are the benefits I get from doing power yoga: Power yoga gives me more energy. I have... [Read more]

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! We just spent the last few days with our family and have had a great time. We hope you have enjoyed yourself as well. What will 2009 bring to this blog? You can expect articles on the following subjects: Memory techniques. An article on how to remember names and faces is coming up in a few days. More articles... [Read more]

7 Ways to Wake Up With Lots of Energy

If you have trouble getting up in the morning or feel lousy when you eventually get up, maybe these tips will help you to wake up full of energy. Here a 7 ways to wake up with lots of energy. Sleep well. Of course the first thing to do if you want to wake up full of energy is to get a good night’s sleep. Plan your day. Play your day in advance... [Read more]

10 Ways to Prevent a Cold

Today it is snowing for the first time this fall. It’s almost winter and with this kind of weather it seems easy to catch a cold. While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of colds, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds. Here are a few ways to fight off the common... [Read more]

7 Benefits of Sleep

Many of us want to sleep as little as possible. There is so much to do that sleep can seem like a waste of time. Yet sleep, an essential time of rest and rejuvenation, benefits our minds and bodies in many ways. Everyone knows the downside of not getting enough sleep. You feel drowsy, have trouble concentrating, your productivity is lower and you are... [Read more]

3 Ways to Increase Your Energy Level as a Vegan

About a month ago I told you that since we became vegan, we don’t get the energy level we hoped for. In fact, it could be less than before. In the past month we have been trying several ways to increase our energy level. Here are three ways that certainly worked for us. Of course, the options mentioned below are not for vegans only. 1. Supplements... [Read more]

Make Room for More Energy

I was never one for keeping the house tidy and clean – and Laura will probably say that’s still the case . But I’ve found out that making sure that the house is clean and tidy gives me a lot more energy. Everything is in place and you don’t get distracted by all the stuff lying around. Your home should be a place where you can... [Read more]

What is Power Yoga?

I have never done yoga before, but recently I got interested in yoga because it’s good for the body as well as for the mind. Power Yoga is a total body workout to improve your strength, flexibility and energy level. It’s related to Ashtanga Yoga: you do a series of yoga poses and it’s important to breathe deeply while you do these... [Read more]

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