Wow, you glow girl!

by marlies dekkers

Wow, you glow, girl! Like the gorgeous, sensual Empress, you are pregnant with life, ideas, and desires, basking in the bounty around you.

This dazzling diva shows up when a dream you nurtured with love isabout to become reality. "Don't forget to pick the juicy fruits of your labor!", The Empress warns, offering sensual delights like the pomegranates on her robe to awaken your senses. So, sit back, luxuriateand revel in her voluptuous beauty. Her heart-shaped shield carries the symbol of love goddess Venus, inspiring you to use the power of your passion. How bright the 12 stars on her crown shine, symbolizing the beauty of each month and zodiac sign! Yes, the Empress' message is clear: let love rule. Love for others, but let's not forget love for yourself.

Just look in the mirror, hot stuff. How could you NOT fall madly in love with that?

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Building bridges

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More than a feeling

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Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”

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Keto curious?

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The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.

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Super (skin) food

by marlies|dekkers

‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.