The top of the pops of super-food: Goji berries

I have just discovered them recently, and totally fell in love with them instantly: Goji berries. These little, red berries from the Himalayan mountains have been eaten since centuries in Tibet and China. They are said to be among the most healty what nature has to offer us, containing the carotenoids- beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein, β-crytoxanthin, and lycopene, at least 6 vitamins (C, B1,B2,B3,B6,E), over 30 essential and trace elements, polyphenolic antioxidants and 19 amino acids. Little wonder that their benefits are a promising list of superlatives (see below).

I bought my Gojis in an Asian supermarket, where they are much cheaper than in a health-store. You might check eBay as well. Make sure that you wash them before you eat them in any case. I eat a small hand full every morning on an empty stomach. This is supposed to make the best out of it for your body. I chew them many times and have my regular breakfast right after.

What I have recognised so far (after eating them for a month every day) is that my skin got better and I really have a very good focus, my concentration got to really high levels. My goal is to continue for at least six months eating Gojis every morning. Will make me wonder-woman in the end. ;)

• Protects the liver — less fatigue
• Helps eyesight – supports kidney function
• Increases metabolic activity — burns fat and aids digestion
• Boosts immune function – Lymphocytes, Interleukin 2, Immunoglobulin
• Improves circulation — supports distribution of nutrients and quality energy levels
• Improves sexual function and fertility — boosts libido and energy
• Promotes longevity — brings life support to the blood and all internal organs
• Rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, particularly carotenoids such as beta-carotene and zeaxanthin.
• Test studies are showing that Goji berries may prevent the growth of cancer cells, reduce blood glucose, and lower cholesterol levels.
• Goji has unique bioactive polysaccharides (LBP) — key markers for building immune response

Acupuncture – finding your center

I have had my first acupuncture session the other day, it was amazing. Now I understand from own experience what they mean when they say to live life out of your equilibrium.

My acupuncturist went through several situations with me. He made me imagine myself in a situation that made me feel good and then another one that made me feel bad. Each time he would ask where I feel a sensation or blockage in my body and treat that point with a needle. Once we've had addressed all blocked points my body awareness was very strong. I felt very centered and in tune with myself. This is where he made me feel how I can snap myself back into this point of harmony with myself. He made me think of something that caused my blocking again. At this point I was able to feel where in my body my energy goes if I leave my center, which is in my stomach. I could actually feel a shift out of my hips to the left hand side. We've repeated this exercise and it was the same shift out of the hip again. He snapped my energy back, physically pushing my hip.

This is a very powerful knowledge to know my point of de-centralization. Now I started practicing in my mind snapping my energy back into my hip whenever I feel weak or distracted. I know now which part of my body triggers the loss of being centered or a drain of energy. Thus I can approach this specific point whereas before I had a much harder time to regain my center.

I highly recommend to take an acupuncture session in order to find and maintain your center.