Traditional Chinese cuisine is based on the thousand-year-old system of the Five Transformations, which shows the relationship between human actions and their effects. The diet is governed by the cycles of the seasons. Chinese medicine states that in order to stay healthy, it is necessary to maintain a balance between the temperature of the environment and the warmth of the human body. The Five Seasons Diet and its principles are closely linked...
Sinus problems increase in autumn and winter and are most often associated with changes in temperature - especially when we leave heated rooms for the outdoors, where the wind and cool air blows in. The ailment is also exacerbated by the onset of dampness, when fungi and moulds begin to sprout. What are sinuses? Sinuses are a type of ...
The Five Elements is a theory of Chinese medicine that is used in treatment, dietetics and also preventive health care. It is based on the combination of the phenomena of the five elements, which include Water, Tree, Fire, Earth and Metal. The theory of the five elements originated in China in 221 BC during the Yin and Zhou dynasties. Its other names include.
Ma-uri massage also known as Polynesian massage belongs to the relaxation massages. It has a dual origin - Hawaii and Polynesia. It is performed in a way that is dominated by dance and Polynesian music. Through these, the masseur induces the massaged person into a specific state in which an improvement in health, the repair of relationships with other people, the environment and reconciliation with the...
Back pain is a common ailment that affects many people. It can be caused by an incorrect sleeping position, spinal disorders or injuries. It is often caused by a sedentary lifestyle. It usually affects the lumbar region, the neck and the nape of the neck. Back pain - causes Back pain can have various causes. The most common are degenerative pains and pains with underlying...
The term rheumatism is used to refer broadly to rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory condition involving muscles, joints and bones. It is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body spontaneously attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to their degeneration. Rehabilitation, including physiotherapy, of patients suffering from rheumatic diseases must be one of the basic elements of...
Kinesiotaping is a plastering method used by physiotherapists all over the world. Kinesiotaping is the application of a special elastic material to specific areas of the body. It consists of applying a special tape with elastic properties to the surface of the body. The use of this tape causes muscles to relax and their tension to decrease. Since plasters stabilise the joints, they are used in sports, for example -...
Mindfulness, otherwise known as mindfulness training, or mindfulness exercises, for people who are unable to cope with stress and negative emotions. As it turns out, it can also be effective for depression, addictions or eating disorders. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of exercising the mind, which is done to maintain good health, increase vital energy, cleanse...
As we all know, back pain and spinal column pain have become a real plague of our times. However, not everyone knows that a proper back diet can help eliminate them. When we start to have back problems, we usually implement exercises and go to a physiotherapist or take medication. However, we rarely consider the issue of diet and changing the way we eat is...
According to statistics, working at a computer causes one in eight people to experience cervical back pain. Most people who work at a computer complain of neck pain or headaches. When we spend long hours at the laptop at work, we often experience discomfort, which can manifest itself through: headaches, numbness in the limbs or tinnitus. Usually, the first observed...