Health/Selfcare

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Getting up early: Tips for more energy in the morning

You’ve probably heard of the “5 AM Club”. This “club” may even be your incentive to get up earlier yourself and become just as productive and efficient as its members. However, if you simply haven’t been able to get yourself up early yet and the snooze button is your best friend, this article will help you on your way to becoming an early riser.

13 September 2024 • 4 min reading time

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Falling asleep quickly: The 10 best tips for getting to sleep

Have you ever heard of it? We’ve all been there: you go to bed at night, tired and drained from the day, but something is still stopping you from falling asleep. Whether you’re thinking about all the things you have to do the next day or your phone is keeping you awake again, we’ve got the best tips for a healthy evening routine to help you fall asleep quickly.

4 September 2024 • 5 min reading time

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Sleeping with wet hair: a good idea?

You’re dead tired, but would like to wash your hair so you can go to bed feeling fresh. But you also don’t feel like blow-drying your hair so late in the evening, and you’re pretty sure that letting your hair air-dry overnight is more gentle than using heat anyway – sound familiar? We explain why it’s a better idea to wait until the next morning to wash your hair or to dry it before going to bed.

14 August 2024 • 3 min reading time

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Sleeping without a pillow: the lowdown

When it comes to getting a restful night’s sleep, most people would agree on one thing: a comfortable bed needs a mattress, duvet and pillows. It’s hard to believe that sleeping without a pillow can actually be comfortable and may even be healthier for us. We explain in which cases a pillow can have a negative impact on your health and when it is better to sleep with your head elevated.

7 August 2024 • 5 min reading time

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Constantly tired? How to identify the causes and stop feeling tired

Sleepless nights take their toll. They leave us feeling listless, less able to concentrate and simply exhausted. For some people, this state of mind will quickly disappear after a restful night’s sleep – but others feel tired almost all the time. If you are one of those who suffer from constant tiredness despite getting a lot of sleep, please read on for some effective tips on how to combat many of the different causes of tiredness.

31 July 2024 • 6 min reading time

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All about the four sleep stages and our sleep cycle

Even though you might not notice it, your body goes through several stages while you’re asleep. During these sleep stages, your body regenerates and you process what you’ve experienced throughout the day. Find out how a healthy sleep cycle is structured and what role the individual sleep stages play in regeneration.

24 July 2024 • 3 min reading time

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How much sleep do you really need?

Getting enough sleep is essential for our well-being, ability to function and mental health. We often notice this after just one night of not getting enough sleep – our skin looks pale, we feel irritated and we struggle to concentrate. How getting enough sleep impacts us and how much sleep we need to get appears to be unique to each individual. Find out how many hours of sleep you really need and why the amount you sleep changes over the course of your life.

17 July 2024 • 3 min reading time

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Eating before bed: what, when & how much is healthy?

For most people, dinner is just as much a part of their diet as breakfast and lunch. You may have noticed that, after eating a big meal, you can’t fall asleep immediately or you wake up more often. In this post, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about eating before bed.

10 July 2024 • 4 min reading time

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Detergent allergy: symptoms and what you can do about it

Bought a new detergent and love its smell and how well it cleans your clothes? Excellent – or at least it would be if it weren’t for the itchy red skin a few days after your first wash. This may indicate a detergent allergy, i.e. you are sensitive to certain ingredients in your new detergent.

3 July 2024 • 6 min reading time

The picture shows a man in a light blue CALIDA short-sleeved shirt sitting with his eyes closed. His right leg is bent and his head is resting on his arm as he remains in a relaxed pose. This suggests a power nap, allowing the man to take a short break to recharge his batteries and regenerate.

The power nap: boost energy with a short nap

Love your midday nap, but often don’t feel rested afterwards? Why don’t you try a power nap? This is a particularly short nap that helps most people to concentrate and perform better.

26 June 2024 • 5 min reading time

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Yoga exercises for couples: seven yoga poses for beginners' & advanced level

The Indian teaching of yoga is popular all over the world. It provides inner balance and improves physical being – and it doesn’t have to be done alone. Do you and your partner often have your hands full in everyday life and rarely have time for each other? Do you sometimes lose your connection? Or do you just want to try something new? Then the following yoga exercises are great for doing together. Have fun!

21 June 2024 • 4 min reading time

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Why do we talk in our sleep?

Does your partner regularly tell you over breakfast what you supposedly said in your sleep? Many of those who talk in their sleep find it hard to believe their nocturnal monologues, because they are completely unaware of them. But in fact, far more people are affected by so-called somniloquy than you think. Find out why we talk in our sleep and whether you can do anything about it.

19 June 2024 • 5 min reading time