Relieve stress naturally with ylang-ylang, sweet marjoram, lemon verbena and Roman chamomile. An easy-to-follow aromatherapy protocol.
Mitochondria: maybe the real goal after 50 isn’t fitting into a pair of jeans
We have around 37 trillion cells in our bodies, and every single one of them needs energy to function. Much of that energy is produced by mitochondria, tiny structures inside our cells that can be thought of as miniature power plants. Their job is to convert the energy from food into ATP, the body’s “energy …
Ignoring your limit is already crossing it: learning to set boundaries
ON LIMITS True power is not about having no limits.It is about knowing which ones must never be crossed. Every ambition carries a risk: pushing too far, until boldness becomes recklessness and compromise becomes surrender. Strategic maturity begins with clarity: What is essential to me?What am I willing to negotiate?What is my red line? A …
Letting go: travelling lighter in your mind
We like to plan, anticipate and stay in control.We want to know where we’re going and avoid mistakes. But life rarely follows the itinerary. Letting go doesn’t mean giving up. It means understanding the difference between what we can control and what we cannot. We can choose our actions, decisions and reactions.But we cannot control …
Berberine: the plants that contain it and their properties
Berberine: Natural Plant Sources Berberine is a naturally occurring alkaloid found in several plants, mainly in the roots, rhizomes, bark, and stems of certain species. Here are the main plants that contain berberine: These plants are used in herbal medicine for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and blood-glucose-lowering properties, among others. Berberine, in particular, has been studied …
My favourite books: well-being, the feminine and essential oils
The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle Red Moon: Understanding and Using the Gifts of the Menstrual Cycle – Miranda Gray The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils – Julia Lawless “Ma bible des huiles essentielles” by Danièle Festy (Éditions Leduc, in French) Further reading
About me: a life in motion, from Indonesia to Africa
My life has been one of constant movement. My name is Anne and, since birth, I have lived in Indonesia and in various African countries… I am still looking for the harbour where I can moor my life, facing a lighthouse. Further reading