Making healthy choices

Author: Elena Experience expert (psychedelics and psychoactive & medicinal plants), blogger, passion for healthy food

In a society with so many choices, it is sometimes difficult to see the woods for the trees. Just do how everybody does it, many people think and follow the crowd. When it comes to treating diseases and complaints, it is normal to visit a doctor and possibly take prescribed medication.

Don't get me wrong, today's medical world plays its part and it certainly needs to be taken seriously. However, sometimes it's forgotten that a sore throat can be relieved just as effectively with a (as little as possible processed) natural product. Plus, there are no nasty side effects!

Feel good in your own skin!

The long forgotten treasure of knowledge about the healing power of nature is slowly but surely beginning to be dug up again... With the current knowledge in the scientific field and thanks to our advanced technological tools it is possible to separate facts from fiction. Although today's 'conventional' medical world often does not take 'alternative medicine' seriously, the countless stories of experience speak for themselves. People benefit from the power of the plant kingdom and enjoy a happier life in which their health is raised to a higher level.
Sirius.nl offers products with ingredients that have a very long history in traditional medicine. Because of their special properties, these natural substances are used in various diseases and disorders. Also for prevention these herbs and plants can protect and strengthen you. 'An apple a day, keeps the doctor away...'

What healthy habits do you have?

Providing your daily routine with some innovative elements and habits can do wonders for your health! Symptom control can be ineffective if the cause of these symptoms is ignored. Why do you get a clogged nose and chills at the slightest? Is your immune system weakened to such an extent that even a small gust of wind can make you catch a cold? Not listening to your body properly and not giving it enough of what it needs can cause all kinds of problems. As mentioned before, there are so many options and few people have a well-informed picture of a healthy lifestyle. Often, however, the answer is simple, and you could benefit from a number of daily habits that can already help you move forward.
Here are a few tips that can significantly increase your joy of life and strengthen you, so that you can go into the winter in your own skin.

Start the day with a cup of warming herbal tea

After a night's sleep your body has lost water and it is important to drink enough in the morning. If you also opt for a mixture of high-quality herbs, you will start your day well! In the tea assortment of Sirius.nl you will find different teas that can support you in maintaining good health. Warm yourself up with a cup of Hempthee Bio Vitamin.

The substance CBD has been in the spotlight for some time now because of its therapeutic properties. Do you suffer from a beginning sore throat? Adding a spoonful of Golden Turmeric Honey soothes and nourishes the throat. The added turmeric, or turmeric, contains its own range of special properties. She works anti-inflammatory, contains various vitamins and minerals and the special substance curcumin. Would you like to know more about this powerful root and how you can integrate it into nutritious, delicious drinks and dishes? The book Super Root Spices contains simple but ingenious recipes in which inspiration is drawn from Ayurveda.

Clear and informative texts give the reader an insight into the scientifically substantiated side of all these beautiful natural ingredients and what they can exactly mean for the body.

A piece of raw chocolate a day...

Living a healthy life is a lot easier when you listen carefully to yourself. So be sure to treat yourself to a little fun, a nice piece of chocolate can and should be, especially if it only contains pure ingredients.
Raw chocolate is a responsible delicacy. Raw means that the cocoa is not heated higher than 45 degrees Celsius. Did you know that a small piece of chocolate a day can even have a positive effect on your health? Cocoa is naturally very nutritious, contains many antioxidants (flavonoids, polyphenols, these have a strengthening effect on the resistance and protect the body against aging) and finally the minerals copper and magnesium. Copper plays an important role in the oxygen supply to red blood cells. Magnesium is needed by the body for a good functioning of more than 300 enzymes and is also important for a good cardiovascular health.
Where most chocolate bars burst with refined sugar, this bar contains only small amounts of unprocessed organic areng palm sugar. 

Natural food supplements

At Sirius.nl there are several ways to get extra healthy substances. A deficiency can quickly become apparent from one or the other, especially at a time when the food industry is mainly concerned with quantity and not so much with quality. The apple you take a bite from contains, apart from pesticides and herbicides, possibly a lot less vitamins and minerals than a while ago. Mass production exhausts the soil and this has drastic consequences for the nutritional values in what we consume. This makes you more susceptible and reduces your resistance. The older you get, the more it can take its toll. So take care of yourself and give yourself a helping hand where necessary, or rather natural strength, from the inside out.
Dive into the range of Health products!

Maca for vitality

Maca Alive - Fermented Maca is an example of such a smart dietary supplement. Perhaps a little more information is needed: thanks to the freeze-drying method, all important substances are preserved without any problem and can easily be stored in capsule form. As a result, each capsule contains probiotic bacteria that can make your intestinal flora work optimally.

Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a tuberous plant that grows in the Andes Mountains in Peru. It is exposed to extremely cold air, at high altitudes, and a lot of sunlight. This makes it a very strong plant with all kinds of positive characteristics. Maca contains almost all the essential amino acids, various vitamins and has strong adaptogenic properties. This means that the effect adapts to the needs of the user, creating a better balance. Maca is also seen as an aphrodisiac, a means to increase libido and get more energy. A booster for different bodily functions, so you can feel energetic and vital again!

Adaptogens for more balance

Golden Balance is a blend of Ashwagandha, one of the most important herbs of Ayurveda, which is used for all kinds of applications. Ashwagandha is, just like maca, an adaptogen. Adaptogens help your body and mind to regain their balance. Mainly the hormonal balance is rebalanced. Adaptogens also help reduce stress levels (cortisol), which can improve the state of mind. This brings you back to homeostasis, the state in which the bodily functions can do their work optimally.

Ashwagandha is rich in iron and helps the body to resist stress. It also stimulates alertness and rest at the same time, so that feelings of anxiety and stress can decrease. It also helps to reduce adrenal fatigue and to regulate pancreatic hormones. This mix is supplemented with liquorice, ginger and turmeric, also adaptogens with a long history of medicinal use. The added cayenne pepper improves blood circulation and stimulates metabolism.

A shortage of sun?

Vitamin D is produced by the body using sunlight. Since many people are mainly indoors during the day for their jobs, a shortage of this important vitamin soon becomes the case. Especially in winter there is a very good chance that you will need extra supplementation in these colder regions.  Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining strong teeth and bones. It helps the body to better absorb the minerals calcium and phosphorus. It also promotes good resistance and preserves supple and strong muscles. For older people it is also very important to use vitamin D to form sufficient calcium in the bones. Jacob Hooy has supplemented their 5% CBD oil with the sun vitamin, and more specifically vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

Elena Experience expert (psychedelics and psychoactive & medicinal plants), blogger, passion for healthy food

Elena studies Organic and Biodynamic agriculture because, besides psychedelics and psychoactive & medicinal plants, she also has a passion for healthy food. Learning about the endocannabinoid system, different cannabinoids and terpenes is super interesting.

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