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Everything you need for an active and balanced life: workouts, nutrition tips, interviews with athletes and inspiration for a healthy lifestyle. Here you will find both practical information and real stories, because we know that health is more than just rules – it's a way of life.
5 Benefits of massage
Why is massage important Massage is a therapeutic form of manipulating body tissues that brings numerous benefits. The benefits are both physical and psychological. Benefits of massage and types of massage The physical benefits of massage are important. It has the ability to relax tense muscles and alleviate pains associated with conditions such as muscle tension, arthritis, or sports injuries. By manipulating the soft tissues, massage improves blood circulation and lymphatic flow. This will contribute to the elimination of toxins and enhances the functioning of the immune system. Example of massage Swedish massage is one of the most common types of massage, characterized by the use of techniques such as…
Benefits of ginger
Ginger and key benefits of this amazing root plant Ginger ( Zingiber officinale ), also popularly called “ginger” or “gingiber”, is the name given to a herbaceous plant from tropical regions. It has an aromatic rhizome rich in essential oils. Ginger is a perennial species that needs a high and constant temperature as well as a permanent humidity to develop properly. The rhizome of ginger is irregularly shaped, contorted and gnarled, reaching up to 5-6 centimeters in length. This particular root is especially valued in the oriental cuisines of India , Malaysia , Nepal , Bangladesh , etc. An alternative name for ginger, introduced by the Turks in Moldova and Muntenia was…
The life of Miyamoto Musashi
Who was Miyamoto Musashi? Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most legendary samurai of all time, revered for his unparalleled skill in swordsmanship and his dedication to mastering martial arts. Born in 1584 in the Harima Province of Japan, Musashi’s life is a testament to the power of discipline, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. Musashi was born into a samurai family, but his childhood was far from idyllic. His father was absent for much of his early life, leaving Musashi to be raised by his mother and uncle. As a result, Musashi grew up with a fierce independence and a deep sense of self-reliance. At the age of 13,…
Martial Arts as a lifestyle
Surely many of you who are parents are wondering which sport would be suitable for your child. If for some parents the practice of martial arts by their child might seem something extreme, well it is not true at all. With almost 26 years of experience in Martial Arts (Ju-Jitsu and Kyokushin Budokai) I have asked myself this many times, so it is very important to clarify some aspects that could provide a greater understanding. Martial arts are a way of life not just a sport. Practicing Kyokushin, Ju-Jitsu and other contact sports teaches you discipline, modesty, respect for yourself, your Sensei, your colleagues and last but not least, your…
5 seasonal vegetables for a vitamin boost
Although spring continues to be capricious and puts us to the test with temperature changes, we can already enjoy the vegetables specific for the spring season. You can read below which vegetables give us a boost of vitamins and help us maintain our tonus. Vitamin boost with these veggies Wild garlic This green plant has a lot of beneficial properties for the body. It is a perennial plant that usually appears at the end of winter. Among the properties of this miraculous plant is the high amount of Vitamin C. Thus, 100g of the wild garlic contains approximately 45mg of Vitamin C and is also a powerful antioxidant. Radish When…
