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"Nog maar een paar jaar geleden was meditatie bijna synoniem met New Age-clubjes, mantra?s prevelende goeroes die quasi-diepzinnige, maar onnavolgbare adviezen gaven en hippies op geitenwollen sokken. Meditatie had in ieder geval niets te maken met wetenschap, hersenscans of de zakenwereld. Maar dat beeld is achterhaald. ?De wetenschap bevestigt wat al jaren bekend is vanuit persoonlijke ervaring,? zegt Willem Oud Ammerveld, persoonlijkheidspsycholoog en voorzitter van meditatiestichting Acem. Zelf mediteert hij al 22 jaar. ?Meditatie helpt te ontspannen en geeft energie.?
En dat is niet het enige. Meditatie maakt volgens de kenners rustig, maar tegelijkertijd alert. Het verlaagt de bloeddruk, spierspanning en hartslag. Het verbetert de nachtrust. Pijn wordt draaglijker, angsten verminderen, zelfvertrouwen en creativiteit nemen toe. Meditatie helpt tegen verslaving en komt relaties ten goede. De stemming verbetert en zelfs het immuunsysteem krijgt een boost. Kortom: meditatie maakt gezond en gelukkig.
zondag 25 september 2005
woensdag 14 september 2005
dinsdag 13 september 2005
Nog wat extra informatie over De Eik
Celtic Tree of Life: "Trees were also associated in the Shamanic beliefs of the Druids and other Celtic peoples with the supernatural world. Trees were a connection to the world of the spirits and the ancestors, living entities, and doorways into other worlds.
The most sacred tree of all was the Oak tree, which represented the axis mundi, the center of the world. The Celtic name for oak, daur (duir) , is the origin of the word door- the root of the oak was literally the doorway to the Otherworld, the realm of Fairy. The word Druid, the name of the Celtic Priestly class, is compounded from the words for oak and wise- a Druid was one who was 'Oak Wise,' meaning learned in Tree magick and guardian or the doorway. "
Celtic Tree of Life: "Trees were also associated in the Shamanic beliefs of the Druids and other Celtic peoples with the supernatural world. Trees were a connection to the world of the spirits and the ancestors, living entities, and doorways into other worlds.
The most sacred tree of all was the Oak tree, which represented the axis mundi, the center of the world. The Celtic name for oak, daur (duir) , is the origin of the word door- the root of the oak was literally the doorway to the Otherworld, the realm of Fairy. The word Druid, the name of the Celtic Priestly class, is compounded from the words for oak and wise- a Druid was one who was 'Oak Wise,' meaning learned in Tree magick and guardian or the doorway. "
maandag 12 september 2005
BBC NEWS Health 'Proof' our brains are evolving:
"'Proof' our brains are evolving
The changes presumably confer a survival benefit
University scientists say they have found strong proof that the human brain is still evolving.
By comparing modern man with our ancestors of 37,000 years ago, the Chicago team discovered big changes in two genes linked to brain size.
One of the new variants emerged only 5,800 years ago yet is present in 30% of today's humans, they believe.
This is very short in evolutionary terms, suggesting intense selection pressures, they told Science.
Survival benefit
Each gene variant emerged around the same time as the advent of so called 'cultural' behaviours.
The microcephalin variant appeared along with the emergence of traits such as art and music, religious practices and sophisticated tool-making techniques, which date back to about 50,000 years ago.
It is now present in about 70% of humans alive today.
The other, called the ASPM variant, originated at a time that coincides with the spread of agriculture, settled cities and the first record of written language.
It gives us a clue to perhaps follow up on and try and understand why they emerged
Cognitive neurologist Dr Geraint Rees
Researcher Dr Bruce Lahn said the big question was whether the genetic evolution seen had actually caused the cultural evolution of humans or was merely chance.
Their hunch is that it might have something to do with the important role that these genes play in brain size, but stressed that did not necessarily mean better intelligence.
'Just because these genes are still evolving doesn't necessarily mean they make you any smarter,' said Dr Lahn. "
"'Proof' our brains are evolving
The changes presumably confer a survival benefit
University scientists say they have found strong proof that the human brain is still evolving.
By comparing modern man with our ancestors of 37,000 years ago, the Chicago team discovered big changes in two genes linked to brain size.
One of the new variants emerged only 5,800 years ago yet is present in 30% of today's humans, they believe.
This is very short in evolutionary terms, suggesting intense selection pressures, they told Science.
Survival benefit
Each gene variant emerged around the same time as the advent of so called 'cultural' behaviours.
The microcephalin variant appeared along with the emergence of traits such as art and music, religious practices and sophisticated tool-making techniques, which date back to about 50,000 years ago.
It is now present in about 70% of humans alive today.
The other, called the ASPM variant, originated at a time that coincides with the spread of agriculture, settled cities and the first record of written language.
It gives us a clue to perhaps follow up on and try and understand why they emerged
Cognitive neurologist Dr Geraint Rees
Researcher Dr Bruce Lahn said the big question was whether the genetic evolution seen had actually caused the cultural evolution of humans or was merely chance.
Their hunch is that it might have something to do with the important role that these genes play in brain size, but stressed that did not necessarily mean better intelligence.
'Just because these genes are still evolving doesn't necessarily mean they make you any smarter,' said Dr Lahn. "
donderdag 8 september 2005
Jubel voor de echte koffie- verslaafde! Zoals ik.
Another Coffee Perk: Antioxidants - Healthy Living Overview: Diet Thru Prevention: "Another Coffee Perk: Antioxidants
By Janice Billingsley
HealthDay Reporter
SUNDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Americans' love affair with coffee means they get more antioxidants from this drink than from any other source in their diet, a new study reports.
By measuring the amount of antioxidants contained in the most common foods and beverages, and comparing them to U.S. government data on food consumption, researchers found that coffee far outpaced any other beverage or food as the main source of antioxidants in the American diet.
'When you look at the quantity of antioxidants in coffee and how much is consumed, it really shines either way,' said Joe Vinson, a chemist at the University of Scranton. He presented the results of his analysis Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, in Washington, D.C.
More than half of Americans drink coffee every day, making it the most popular beverage in the country, Vinson said.
Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that help prevent oxidation, a process that can cause damage to cells and may contribute to aging. The compounds may help boost immune function and possibly cut your risk of infection, heart disease and cancer, according to the American Dietetic Association"
Another Coffee Perk: Antioxidants - Healthy Living Overview: Diet Thru Prevention: "Another Coffee Perk: Antioxidants
By Janice Billingsley
HealthDay Reporter
SUNDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Americans' love affair with coffee means they get more antioxidants from this drink than from any other source in their diet, a new study reports.
By measuring the amount of antioxidants contained in the most common foods and beverages, and comparing them to U.S. government data on food consumption, researchers found that coffee far outpaced any other beverage or food as the main source of antioxidants in the American diet.
'When you look at the quantity of antioxidants in coffee and how much is consumed, it really shines either way,' said Joe Vinson, a chemist at the University of Scranton. He presented the results of his analysis Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, in Washington, D.C.
More than half of Americans drink coffee every day, making it the most popular beverage in the country, Vinson said.
Antioxidants are vitamins and minerals that help prevent oxidation, a process that can cause damage to cells and may contribute to aging. The compounds may help boost immune function and possibly cut your risk of infection, heart disease and cancer, according to the American Dietetic Association"
dinsdag 6 september 2005
Toch nog even terugkomend op de overtocht naar Pin Mill. Ik merk de hele week dat dit voor mij een zeer krachtige doorwerking heeft. Met z'n vieren de eleme
nten trotseren heeft ons tot een hecht team gesmeed. De oversteek is voor mij een zeer krachtige bron geworden. Een bron voor kracht, moed, doorzettingsvermogen en vertrouwen. Ik gun iedereen dat, we gaan hier binnen Teamkompas zeker wat mee doen.
Ik stuur nog even een fotootje mee van de 'Alwaves", het schip waarmee we de overtocht gerealiseerd hebben. Het is een Beneteau van 10 mtr. Type first 33.7
Kees
nten trotseren heeft ons tot een hecht team gesmeed. De oversteek is voor mij een zeer krachtige bron geworden. Een bron voor kracht, moed, doorzettingsvermogen en vertrouwen. Ik gun iedereen dat, we gaan hier binnen Teamkompas zeker wat mee doen.Ik stuur nog even een fotootje mee van de 'Alwaves", het schip waarmee we de overtocht gerealiseerd hebben. Het is een Beneteau van 10 mtr. Type first 33.7
Kees
zondag 4 september 2005
Leuk een beetje surfen op het internet. Kom ik een foto tegen van het bandje waar ik in 1984 in speelde. Midnight to Six! Ik heb zelf helemaal niets meer van die band. Geen bandje, geen foto's niets. Terwijl het toch wel een heel leuk bandje was. We zijn er toen mee naar Berlijn geweest (zie foto) en hebben daar een aantal optredens gedaan, we hebben zelfs in Paradiso gespeeld. Bij ons bandje is ooit Monique Klemann begonnen, al zal ze dat waarschijnlijk ontkennen. De band is vlak daarna uitelkaar gevallen Henk en Richard zijn Fatal Flowers begonnen, Monique en Tijn begonnen Lois Lane. Wat de andere blazers zijn gaan doen weet ik niet precies, ik ben in een grote soul/funk band gaan spelen, Crime Passionnel.
Allemaal lang geleden.
Kees
Ik wil geen reclame maken maar dit vind ik toch wel erg mooi!
Kijk eens op http://earth.google.com/
Dit is nog eens echt surfen over de wereldbol. Verslavend!
Kees
Kijk eens op http://earth.google.com/
Dit is nog eens echt surfen over de wereldbol. Verslavend!
Kees
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