Part 1 Stretching: The Source of Relaxation

We’re breaking a record again. According to the latest data from the Federal Statistical Office, every second woman in Germany will live to see her 85th birthday. And the number does not refer to newborns, but to today’s pensioners. Our life expectancy will probably continue to increase every year. The OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) estimates that there will be another seven years in the industrialized nations by 2060. Wonderful prospects: we gain more time in life, we can travel, pursue hobbies, get involved – as long as we stay healthy.Unfortunately, the number of chronically ill people with high blood pressure, diabetes or degenerative changes in the joints and back, which cause permanent complaints, is also increasing. We are constantly breaking records in this area as well. But so that it doesn’t get that far in the first place, we all have an effective means of bringing our body back into a healthy balance: the power of self-healing. It’s in you – and we’ve got a simple guide on how to use it.

Use self-healing

Because sometimes we all need a little nudge to get this amazing ability going, and a little persistence to keep it activated. How it works, Dr. Kurt Mosetter. He is a doctor, naturopath and looks after various sports clubs, including the handball team from HSV and the professional soccer team of the US national team. Through his work, he repeatedly experiences at first hand how the regeneration ability of the organism can be specifically improved. Four sources of power that you can easily tap into – for the sake of your health “I have found four essential sources of power for this,” says Dr. Mosetter: “The power source of mindfulness enables us to even perceive that we have a problem. And before pain or disturbances occur.” Example: If you sit at your desk for ten hours and listen to yourself, your body has long since said: “Hello! How about some exercise?” Then you should listen to your inner voice and walk or run briskly for half an hour. Both are ideal for a balanced metabolism as well as a remedy for all cardiovascular diseases.

discover sources of strength

Movement is therefore the second most important source of energy for activating self-healing. Another is diet. Fortunately, nowadays we can choose from an unbelievable variety of foods – and thus open up an enormous range of nutrients with all the important vitamins and minerals. One episode of our series will also focus on harnessing this energy source. The fourth source of power to activate self-healing is the conscious stretching of the muscles. dr Kurt Mosetter: “Stress and mental tension lead to postures that in turn lead to muscle shortening. For example, when we buckle in the truest sense of the word.” It’s high time to stretch and thereby relax the muscles. And because that is so good, our series starts with the so-called KiD training,

Read the second part of our series “The 4 Powers of Self-Healing” here: [2] Mindfulness

You can read the third part of our series “The 4 powers of self-healing” here: [3] The healing power of running

Expert interview on self-healing

VIATL was fortunate to work with Dr. Kurt Mosetter, head of the center for interdisciplinary therapies in Constance, to conduct an interview on the subject. Read for yourself.

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