Life is the state that all living things have in common

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Life is the state that all living things have in common and that distinguishes them from dead matter.

Nobody knows 100% how life once arose on Earth. If a genetic program, its functionality and its development are assumed to be essential for living beings, then the beginning of life is the point in time at which molecules as carriers of the program and other auxiliary molecules for the realization, reproduction and adaptation of this program come together for the first time in such a way that a system bearing the characteristic properties of life emerges.

Oranges and blood oranges – vitamins in winter

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Oranges and blood oranges – vitamins in winter

Who doesn't appreciate the delicious oranges, fruits of the tree that originally comes from China or Southeast Asia, where they were once created from a cross between mandarin and grapefruit.

The health-promoting spoonful of honey in the morning

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The health-promoting spoonful of honey in the morning

In our article about the trip to Barßel, we already talked about the great breakfast at Mariechen and Jochen's, which had one special feature: the obligatory spoonful of honey before the actual breakfast, which is only intended to keep the body healthy.

Was there tuberculosis 500,000 years ago?

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Was there tuberculosis 500,000 years ago?

An international team of researchers found some 500,000-year-old pieces of the skull of a Homo erectus during soil investigations in a quarry in western Turkey. It is likely that the skull parts came from the remains of an approximately 18-30-year-old man originally from Africa, research had shown.

Sebastian Kneipp's medical Kneipp cures

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Sebastian Kneipp's medical Kneipp cures

In Bad Bibra we recently came across some water application facilities that are frequented here by locals and guests: water treading and drinking facilities as a source of health according to Sebastian Kneipp.

Thermal springs - a source of health development

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Thermal springs - a source of health development

Hot and warm springs have been used for therapeutic purposes in many cultures for many centuries, as they are often rich in dissolved minerals of different composition, far more than in cold springs.

Esthetic and Body Care in Turkey

Esthetic and Body Care in Turkey

In todays times, were fitness, health and a beautiful outfit is taking a more and more important part in the process of being successful in society and job of daily life and lot of different tipsand helps are available to benefit in relation to your good looking, but because of lack of money often are not available, there again is Turkey to offer a practicable and profitable alternative solution.

Hairdresser and Barber - massage included

Hairdresser and Barber

As a male visitor to Turkey you should also, during your stay, visit a hair dresser, whether it is necessary or not. In Turkey, men do not go to the hairdresser just because they need a haircut. Apart from the washing, cutting and drying of your hair, you normally get an extremely relaxing massage of your head and your shoulders. 

Traditional Hamam - The Turkish Bath

Hamam - The Turkish Bath

The Turkish hamam is a wonderful chance to finish your holiday here in Turkey in a really relaxing way. Forget all your prudish ideas of body care and step in! This experience will be unforgettableand will be one of the highlights of your holiday. Join in this traditional method of cultivated cleansing and relaxation which you will never experience in western European bathrooms and showers.

Sheltered Homes - a solution for residents

Sheltered Homes

Sheltered accommodation offers independent and self-contained living in your own apartment with the additional opportunity of using as many other on-site services as necessary. In this type of accommodation the customer rents out or buys a complete flat, or a part of it, with bathroom and kitchen, completely furnished, with extra- and community rooms, garden and/or pool equipment.

Euryphon - Doctor and Physician

Euryphon - Doctor and Physician

Euryphon, a celebrated Greek physician and doctor of Cnidos in Caria, who was probably born in the former half of the 5th century BC, as Soranus says that he was a contemporary of Hippocrates, but older.

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