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The foundation of a healthy life, part 1: introduction

As a hagetisse I receive many people who have problems with their health. It often concerns chronic diseases for which those who seek me out have not found an adequate…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 1: introduction

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 10: how do you stick to your life choices?

In part 10 of The foundation of a healthy life series we are going to talk about sticking to life choices. The secret of staying true to yourself and your…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 10: how do you stick to your life choices?

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 11: conclusion and an important end note

So far in this series on how to life a healthy life we've talked about nutrition, medicine, exercise and making sure your life suits you. Of course, this is not…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 11: conclusion and an important end note

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 2: nutrition, an important ingredient of good health

The body does not operate just like that. Like with an engine, it needs fuel. The mechanical comparison immediately ends there. Although many health professionals like to approach the body…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 2: nutrition, an important ingredient of good health

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 3: a healthy way of growing

Conclusion from the previous blogs: everyone seems to agree on a couple of things. We have to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, preferably as many different kinds and…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 3: a healthy way of growing

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 4: meat, vegetarian or vegan

Over the years I have regularly been asked whether it is healthy to eat meat or to live as a vegetarian or vegan. There is no easy answer to that…
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The foundation of a healthy life, part 5: exercising the right way

We humans have always exercised a lot. We had to if we wanted to eat and drink. Even when we became farmers, we moved a lot. Crops did not plant,…
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The foundation of a healthy life, part 6: what to do when things go wrong

Many people will have little to do with doctors and hospitals. That is, if they listen carefully to their body and common sense, and eat and exercise in a way…
The Foundation of a Healthy Life, Part 6: What to Do When Things Go Wrong

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The foundation of a healthy life, part 7: does your living space suit you?

Lifestyle is one of these terms which can mean several different things. Google lifestyle and you will get to see a whole range of websites. The topics will probably range…
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The foundation of a healthy life, part 8: the world that never goes out

One thing is important to realise before you decide what your world should look like: your body and mind are one. If your body is not doing well it is…
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The foundation of a healthy life, part 9: how do you want to live your life?

How do I want to live my life? This question may seem superfluous, but if society has told you from a young age what a good life looks like, or…
The foundation of a healthy life, part 9: how do you want to live?

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The magic of rituals and their importance to our everyday life

We have all seen one of these documentaries at some point: people - druids, wiccans, witches, etc. – going through more or less complicated procedures during what they call magical…
the magic of everyday rituals

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Toxic positivity

I’m a pretty positive person. Without a positive and optimistic outlook on life I would never have dived into all those adventures which I’ve had in my life. I know from experience that everything passes and that most challenges, in retrospect, turned out to be blessings in disguise. They always bring me a little further along the path that I’m supposed to walk. I trust that.

That doesn’t mean that life can’t be just downright sucky every now and then. That sometimes you can’t yet see the silver lining when you’re in the midst of shit going down.  And that it can help to talk about your negative emotions when that happens. Negative emotions can be useful too.

What’s in the stars for the Hagetisse in 2024

As February eagerly approaches, I’m slowly emerging from my winter slumber. Not that I haven't been doing anything during those darkest winter months; I've deliberately taken it easy and dedicated…

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Where my herbal knowledge comes from

People often ask me where my knowledge comes from. Where doesn’t it come from might be a better question. In my life I have come across the most valuable knowledge…

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Your smart body: why listening to your body pays off

I am sitting at my computer today with a recovering upper lip. Let me explain. I once contracted a cold sore, just like at least a third of humanity. Normally…

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