Category Archives: Health

Mercure Galant: Messenger of the Past – Praying For Louis XIV

Posted on December 29, 2018 by

Studying the archives I have discovered that 17th century prayers, odes, madrigals etc. contain a great deal of interesting information. Besides they reflect the true mood of people of that time, so I would like to share it with you, … Continue reading →

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Royal Meal VIII: Cakes & Pastry

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

Esteemed Readers, let’s bake something special today. I hope that a Sugar Cake & an Apple Cake will be perfect for a nice cup of afternoon tea. Recipes are of the 17th century yet. 🙂 Sugar Cake Take five or … Continue reading →

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Simple People Doing Great Deeds: Shuka Vana

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

There is so much kindness and light in our world. There are so many sources of inspiration & opportunities for each of us to perform simple good deeds everyday. And there are so many people_ who devote themselves to their … Continue reading →

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Bates Method – Effective Way For Sight Improving

Posted on June 16, 2017 by

Esteemed Readers, I wonder how many of you have heard of William Bates, a talented American ophthalmologist who has developed a wonderful system of eye exercises to improve the sight. Doctor Bates considered that one of the main problems of … Continue reading →

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