Acidic bodies are unhealthy bodies. When the body is overly acidic, it creates an unwanted environment where illness, bacteria, and yeast thrive. It also takes minerals from vital organs and bones to neutralize the acid and remove it from the body. Because of this, the body’s mineral reserves such as calcium, sodium, potassium, and magnesium can […]
Dr. Valenzuela, you are the doctor at Balneario de Archena, where dedicated termal weight loss programs are offered. Yes, my name is Mari Carmen Valenzuela and I am the doctor at Balneario de Archena. I am specialised in medical hydrology and in nutrition and came to Balneario de Archena to be part of the team […]
Most of the Vitamin C supplements you can buy are genetically modified as manufacturers tend to use genetically modified corn as one of the ingredients. Unfortunately a lot of the commercial vitamin C supplements do not contain natural vitamin C and are instead made from ascorbic acid which is a synthetic chemical derived from glucose. […]
Huge amounts of tourists come to Spain every year to enjoy sun, sand and the clear blue Mediterranean Sea. However, most people are not aware that the sea offers so much more than just a place where you go to work on your tan, to build sandcastles with your kids or for a cooling swim. […]
Fall is here, and along with the benefits of cozy movie nights, magically falling leaves, pumpkin soup and hot chocolate comes something much more insidious: rain and gloomy weather…. Transitioning from summer into fall can be tricky, particularly if you have a somewhat weak immune system. A cold is easily caught! No time to spare […]
How is it that a privately owned Clinic without the big name and notoriety of a big hotel chain behind it, who´s doors have not even been open for 10 years has been able to build up such a spectacular following and reputation in such a short space of time? Why are people travelling all […]
A colleague-writer of ¨Just Breath Mag¨ has interviewed the Head doctor of the Océano Hotel Health Spa in Tenerife about burnout syndrome and the holistic approach when it comes to burnout prevention. An interesting piece, which we would like to share with you! There is much talk about burnout, yet it is hard to grasp. The symptoms […]
Despite popular belief that watermelon is made up of only water and sugar, watermelon is actually considered a nutrient dense food, a food that provides a high amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for only a small number of calories. Watermelons have become synonymous with summer and picnics, and for good reason. Their refreshing quality and […]
Vicky, you are the resident nutritionist at Shanti Som, can you tell us about your background, experience and what brought you to Shanti Som? I was born in the Netherlands and ten years ago I decided to move to the South of Spain where I wanted to dedicate life more to what I really wanted […]
Dr. Matthias Rolle you are the Senior Doctor and owner at Océano Hotel & Health Spa. Can you tell us about your background, experience and what brought you to Tenerife? Having worked for many years in a clinic for natural health and pain relief in northern Germany for me it is clear that nutrition is […]