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three levels of hildegard fasting

Hildegard’s Three Healthy Fasts

…from a variety of fasting techniques. Hildegard’s Three Healthy Fasts In this post we will review the process, purpose, and benefits of three basic levels of the Hildegard’s healthy fasts….

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Hildegard von Bingen: 20 Remarkable Things You May Not Know

…As implied by our name, Healthy Hildegard is largely dedicated to recognizing ailments documented by Hildegard, and finding suitable Hildegard-inspired remedies. For easy reference, we’ve aggregated Hildegard of Bingen’s 11…

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Holistic Healing

Holistic Healing: Six Steps to Holistic Health

…it is that holistic healing or holistic medicine is the actions we take to promote holistic health. Holistic Healing for Holistic Health What is holistic health? Holistic health is an…

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Medieval Diet

Hildegard’s Medieval Diet

…thousands choose to follow Hildegard’s medieval diet rules. In Germany, her influence has shaped the way many people think about food and its healing properties. Hildegard Health: Medieval Diet for Middle Age…

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Monastic daily routine begins at dawn in a Benedictine cloister arcade opening onto a herb garden

Monastic Daily Routine: Hildegard’s Rhythm of Health

Hildegard von Bingen’s monastic daily routine — the Benedictine hours, seasonal meals, and discretio — is a quiet template for healthy living today….

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Four apothecary vials of herbs on parchment illustrating the four temperaments in Hildegard von Bingen’s medicine

The Four Temperaments: Hildegard’s Map of the Soul

…qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your regimen, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition. Sources and further reading: Minji Lee, “Hildegard of Bingen and…

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Bertram Akarkara Pellitory

Bertram, Akarkara, or Pellitory

Known as Bertram, Akarkara, or Pellitory, this is likely one of the healthiest and most versatile plants you have never heard of. It is commonly referred to by many names,…

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Health Benefits of Fennel Seeds

…off a meal and cleanse the mouth, but there are many more reasons to add fennel to your pantry. Hildegard’s Health Benefits of Fennel Seeds Hildegard of Bingen emphasized the health benefits of…

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Loneliness and health: a green living branch beside a withered dry branch, illustrating Hildegard’s viriditas and ariditas

Loneliness and Health: Hildegard on the Withering Soul

…like the monastic daily routine that governed Hildegard’s waking life. Connection, on this view, is not something you feel. It is something you keep. Hildegard also knew the difference between…

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morning rituals

5 Healthy Morning Rituals Inspired by Hildegard

…works to improve the health of teeth, gums, and oral mucosa. According to Ayurvedic literature, oil pulling not only improves oral health, but also general well-being. In east Indian healing…

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Principles of Hildegard Fasting

Hildegard’s Fasting Guidelines

…stabilizing the heart and circulation. Hildegard’s fasting guidelines include three healthy fasts: (1) Spelt Fast This is the lightest among Hildegard’s three healthy fasts. The Spelt Fast does not mandate a total…

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The Sunshine Vitamin

…role in both preserving and promoting good health in areas such as: growth, cognitive function, immune health, healing, aging, bone health, anti-cancer, cardiovascular health, and even mood.  Our Incomplete List…

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