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Cholesterol is a fat that the body absorbs from nutrients, but which it can also make itself. Cholesterol is necessary for the body to function. Low cholesterol is not good. However, too high a cholesterol level can clog the veins, resulting in cardiovascular disease. A CLOGGED DRAIN Unfortunately, there are still people who cause problems for themselves and their neighbors by emptying the deep fryer in the sink. Subsequently, the frying fat solidifies and sticks to the inside of drains and sewers, so that the waste water no longer runs away. The plumber has to be involved to flush the...

Adaptability and resilience are particularly important when it comes to coping well with personal and global crises. Falling is okay; that happens to us all several times in our lives. After falling we get up again. But of course we need physical and mental strength for that. Should we get this strength completely from ourselves or should we use a helping hand? Nature gives us the answer.  THE SCIENCE OF LIFE Ayurveda is also called 'the science of life'. This ancient Indian medicine is entirely based on living in harmony with nature. Nature as our living environment is important here,...

Well, time for a cup of tea. In times of crisis it almost immediately helps to take a break with a cup of tea and enjoy it to the fullest. There is a good chance that this is a cup of Earl Gray: a black tea flavored with bergamot. Bergamot - a citrus fruit with a history When the Greek gods organized a beauty contest among the goddesses, they looked for an independent person to judge the contest. This great honor went to mortal Paris. He was given a golden apple to present to the goddess of his choice. The...

What a wonderful prospect! Getting away from the daily worries at home and at work. You are probably already checking regularly whether there is enough snow and perhaps your moon boots and ski clothing are pcked already. Enjoying an active winter sports holiday is a good idea because it will put you in a state of flow. In a flow you forget your daily worries and you only live in the here and now. Moreover, that flow only occurs when you are actively involved in something. Mihaly Czikzentmihalyi explains to us in his famous book that you reach this state...