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Exercise – A Principle of Life

January 16, 2022 by Esther Neumann - Reading Time: 6 minutes

Exercise doesn’t just mean chasing the ball. Everything that lives moves. People, animals, even plants move. Movement is a characteristic of life. We can explore our environment through movement. Movement shapes us. But our way of moving also shapes our environment. Let’s just think of the car. Where do you come across a car? Let’s […]

When Milk Becomes a Problem

January 9, 2022 by Esther Neumann - Reading Time: 8 minutes

As early as 400 years before the birth of Christ, Hippocrates described painful gastrointestinal reactions after consuming milk. Flatulence, colic, diarrhea, nausea, bloating, chronic fatigue and blemished skin – all of this is associated with milk when you can no longer tolerate it for a very specific reason. Globally, around 2.3 billion adults and 600 […]

Are You Addicted to Stress?

January 2, 2022 by Martin Neumann - Reading Time: 10 minutes

When you think of things you might be addicted to, stress is never on your list, is it? Some people might put alcohol or nicotine, caffeine or even social media – but stress isn’t even considered. The idea of stress addiction might seem rather strange, thinking that most of us hate feeling stressed. However, many […]

Is Wine Good for the Heart?

December 26, 2021 by Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza - Reading Time: 5 minutes

Could it be, that the solution to avoid health problems due to alcohol consumption, is to drink in moderation, as many ads are recommending? Is wine really good for the heart, as some studies are claiming? We will get into details about this subject in this article. The World Health Organization has identified alcohol consumption […]

Don´t Carry the Christmas Dinner Into the New Year

December 17, 2021 by Ricardo Vargas - Reading Time: 6 minutes

The holiday season is eagerly awaited, meeting up with people you love, catching up and sharing a meal together. Is there anything better? But for this day to be memorable it is important to get the menu right, exaggerations can compromise the enjoyment of those festivities. It’s common to see plentiful tables and a lot […]

Plant-Energy for our Life

December 10, 2021 by Esther Neumann - Reading Time: 6 minutes

One of the main reasons we eat food is to provide us with energy. Without food we would die soon. Plants can assimilate solar energy through their leaves and convert it into chemical energy. Animals and humans cannot do this, they are dependent on food for energy. We are eating energy in the form of […]

Foods to Reduce Anxiety

November 28, 2021 by Ricardo Vargas - Reading Time: 9 minutes

When talking about anxiety, we are not talking about a rare disorder, but something that affects 85% of the world population, according to recent studies by Psychiatrist Augusto Cury. Anxiety is a biological characteristic of human beings, which precedes moments of real or imagined danger. In this context, many unpleasant symptoms appear, such as: Fatigue […]

The Fountain of Youth for the Brain

November 21, 2021 by Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza - Reading Time: 5 minutes

On October 15, 2009 my first granddaughter was born. I went to visit them to meet the baby and see the whole family. I watched over and over again how the baby in the crib was always moving its little hands, arms and legs. The baby did not need to learn that physical exercise is […]

Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

November 7, 2021 by Ricardo Vargas - Reading Time: 4 minutes

Life expectancy in the US is generally on the rise. While in 1900 the average life expectancy was 47.3 years, it increased to 68.2 years in 1950 and to 78.9 years in 2019. Advances are mainly due to improvements in sanitary measures and the healthcare system. However, increases in longevity are not always accompanied by […]

Mastering the Art of Letting Go

November 7, 2021 by Martin Neumann - Reading Time: 10 minutes

Sometimes letting go is hard – like breaking an old, addictive habit. There are so many obstacles to overcome and negativity to rethink. Being stuck in your past may be blocking your health, happiness, love, success and more. Mastering the art of letting go takes courage and determination. Then, and only then, can healing occur […]

NAFLD – When the Liver Gets Inflamed

October 29, 2021 by Elen Duarte - Reading Time: 8 minutes

Bill is 58 years old, obese, but feels perfectly healthy. During a routine check-up, Bill got the news that he has fat in the liver. However, Bill has no symptoms beyond his already known obesity, and does not feel pain or discomfort. Bill is worried because the doctor says it is a fatty liver, which […]

Dysfunctional Relationships – How to Survive and Thrive

October 24, 2021 by Elizabeth Hall - Reading Time: 24 minutes

The simplest meaning of “dysfunctional” is “doesn’t work right.” Dysfunction comes in differing degrees. Some dysfunctional things or people grate on one’s nerves just a little bit—like a squeaky door. But when a situation involves people who must relate to each other or when circumstances are perceived as intolerable, you must do one of two […]