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Posted by Simona on May 4, 2012

The five elements in Feng Shui

The five elements are another important aspect of chi and therefore Feng Shui. The five elements are wood, metal, fire, water and earth. Many different oriental philosophies and medical practices are based upon the essential structure of the five elements. THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN FENG SHUI Each element confers certain characteristics upon the nature and personality of the individual and. in addition, there...

Posted by Simona on May 3, 2012

Feng Shui: Yin and Yang in the person

When applied to the personality, yin is gentle, quiet and magnetic while yang is fiery, active and intense. At birth, everyone is either yin or yang in their physical constitution. It is sometimes possible to determine which one you are by studying the features of your face with the aid of a mirror. PHYSICAL FEATURES The yin person has features that tend to be well-spaced and set apart from an imaginary...

Posted by Simona on May 2, 2012

Food therapy: remedies for common cold, IV

Let’s talk again about common colds. Here are some few remedies from traditional Chinese food therapy you can try to easily prepare at home. GINGER AND ONION RICE Ingredients: 1 tsp (5 grams) sliced fresh ginger 1 scallion, including roots and green tops 1 cup (200 grams) rice 6 cups (1.5 liters) water 2 tsp (10 milliliters) rice vinegar Put the ginger, scallion, rice, and water in a medium...

Posted by Simona on May 2, 2012

Tantra lovemaking positions, I

When you play with different positions during lovemaking, you invite a whole spectrum of qualities into your union. Each posture will activate a different kind of response. The more expansive you can be with how you express your love, and the more dimensions you can include, the more spicy and fulfilling your relating will be. Instead of being one-dimensional, always moving into the same habits of...

Posted by Simona on May 2, 2012

The role of Yin and Yang in Feng Shui

Yin and Yang in Feng Shui are the be all and end all: the cause of life and death. The Chinese equate to earth, or creation with yin and the sky or heaven with yang. Pictorially, yin is represented by a line of two dashes while yang is a continuous line, each derived from the square and circle which in turn represent the earth and heaven, respectively. The origin of this lies with the fact that yin and...

Posted by Simona on May 1, 2012

Macrobiotic main meals: seitan

Seitan is a very rich, warming dish that helps you feel content. Cooks in 25 minutes. INGREDIENTS FOR A SEITAN DISH 2 tbsp sesame oil 3 medium onions, finely chopped into squares 3 tbsp unbleached white flour 2 medium carrots, cut into small squares 250 g seitan, finely chopped 1 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp parsley, chopped sichimi (optional) HOW TO PREPARE A SEITAN DISH Heat the oil in a...

Posted by Simona on May 1, 2012

Macrobiotics: whole grains benefits for cancer

We have already seen that whole grains help reducing the risks for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Research at Cornell University showed that whole grains contain many previously unrecognized phytonutrients, which explains why eating whole grains lowers the risk for colon cancer. Researchers believe that the key to whole grains‘ cancer-fighting potential is their wholeness. When refined, the...

Posted by Simona on May 1, 2012

Indian recipes: roti

Roti (or chapatti) is a basic whole-wheat flat bread which is eaten with almost every meal in northern India. These breads are soft, puff up when cooked and, if you use a gas cooker, lightly crisp on the underside. It is the easiest dough to make and doesn’t require a bread machine. There is no real skill needed and when it comes to rolling the dough into a circle, the old adage applies –...