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August 25, 2025 • 6 min reading • Training
Training during the menstrual cycle – How to find the rhythm that works for you
Do you recognize this? One week you feel strong, enduring and full of energy. You run farther, lift heavier, and your motivation overflows even afterwards. The next week all your strength is gone, you don’t recognize yourself; the same workout feels heavy, your body doesn’t respond the way you want, and you wonder what happened.
August 25, 2025 • 3 min reading • Health
How to boost your brain with vitamin B12 – even if you eat vegan
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that affects the brain more than many realize – from memory and focus to mood and mental energy. Here you’ll learn why B12 is so important, how to notice if your body needs more, and how you can support yourself in a safe and natural way – no matter how you eat.
August 19, 2025 • 4 min reading • Health
När mens och PMS känns extra mycket – testa det här
Känns kroppen annorlunda dagarna innan mens? Kanske blir du tröttare än vanligt, känner dig låg, orolig eller lättirriterad utan att riktigt veta varför. Kanske får du ont i magen, blir svullen eller har svårt att sova. Du är inte ensam. Och du är inte trasig.
August 18, 2025 • 5 min reading • Health
How to eat in sync with your body – food that matches your cycle
Have you noticed that your body craves different things depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle? One week you’re drawn to fresh and light meals, the next you’re longing for something warm and filling. Something comforting. And you know what? It’s no coincidence.
August 11, 2025 • 2 min reading • Eco-Friendly
How to Wash Clothes Clean – Without Chemicals or Strong Scents
Have you ever washed a garment and still felt it didn’t quite feel fresh? Or does that favourite sweater start itching after just a few minutes against your skin? Many common laundry detergents are full of substances that create a feeling of “freshly washed” – without actually making the laundry cleaner. Synthetic fragrances, optical brighteners and bleach are common culprits.
August 11, 2025 • 2 min reading • Beauty
Scalp Detox with Rhassoul Clay – Natural Clay for Healthy Hair
Does your hair feel flat, greasy, or dull? Maybe your scalp feels itchy, or you’ve noticed that the products you usually use don’t seem to work as well anymore. That might be a sign it’s time for a break – a chance to wash away styling product buildup, rebalance the scalp, and start fresh.
August 11, 2025 • 4 min reading • Eco-Friendly
Get your home ready for autumn with natural ingredients
Autumn brings something special. The air becomes crisper, the light slowly fades. The home suddenly feels more important as you start spending more time in it. A feeling of wanting to make it cozy begins to sneak in. To create a place for rest. And where do you usually start? By cleaning.
August 8, 2025 • 3 min reading • Beauty
Natural body care in 4 steps – easy to make yourself
Taking care of your body doesn’t have to be complicated. Quite the opposite. Sometimes it's the simplest things that make the biggest difference. A warm foot bath after a long day. A body oil that smells lovely and leaves your skin soft. A few minutes just for you, without stress.
August 7, 2025 • 4 min reading • Beauty
How to create a facial oil that your skin will love – step by step
Applying oil to your face can be so much more than just part of your evening routine. It can become a moment just for you. A ritual where you slow down, check in with yourself, and give your skin what it truly needs. And when you blend your own oil, you get something that’s perfectly tailored to you.
February 17, 2025 • 6 min reading • Beauty
Treat hyperpigmentation naturally - effective methods
Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common skin problems affecting both men and women, and it typically worsens with age.
February 17, 2025 • 4 min reading • Beauty
Skincare During Menopause - Tips for Dry and Sensitive Skin
When women enter menopause, hormone levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone drop, which causes skin changes.
December 5, 2024 • 7 min reading • Guides
19 Natural and Organic Christmas Gift Ideas from the Glimja Staff
Are your gift ideas running dry and you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift?
December 5, 2024 • 5 min reading • Hair
6 Expert Tips: How to Wash Your Hair Naturally with Solid Shampoo Bars and No-Poo Method
No ’Poo är en hårvårdsfilosofi som innebär att man undviker konventionella hårprodukter och istället använder naturliga metoder för att rengöra och vårda håret.
November 2, 2024 • 6 min reading • Health
Self-Care Guide: Tips to Help When Your Child Has Fever, Cough, Stomach Pain or Sleep Problems
Finns det något jobbigare för föräldrar när ens barn är sjukt? Inte mycket. Som tur är lär sig barn prata och kan då peka och berätta vart det gör ont. Men som förälder är man ändå ofta orolig vid feber och smärta, tills den lilla är igenom det och ler igen.
November 1, 2024 • 4 min reading • Recipes
4 Healthy Cocoa Recipes & 4 Nutrients in Cocoa That Contribute to Happiness and Health
Cocoa has been used and revered as the "food of the gods" by humans for centuries. The Maya Indians believed that ka'kau' was discovered by the gods in a mountain, and according to Maya mythology, Hunahpú gave cocoa to the Maya Indians after humans were created.
November 1, 2024 • 2 min reading • Recipes
4 gluten-free gingerbread flavored recipes without refined sugar: Gingerbread spice, raw balls, latte & dates
Everything can be made with ingredients that are usually already available at home. You can even make the gingerbread spice yourself with our simple recipe.
November 1, 2024 • 2 min reading • Recipes
4 recipes for ginger shots and ginger tea to keep you healthy & energized
Feeling tired? Want to boost yourself or are you getting sick? Take a ginger shot!
October 24, 2024 • 3 min reading • Health
5 Natural Tips to Shorten Your Cold
In autumn and winter, viruses thrive much more as we start moving around more indoors and close to each other. It's especially easy to catch a cold when our immune system is compromised, we are stressed, tired, or exhausted.
October 24, 2024 • 3 min reading • Health
8 Selected Supplements for the Immune System
Strengthening ourselves from within is important for protecting the body from infections. Despite the complexity of the human body, what is required for it to function optimally is quite basic. We need to eat nutritious food, avoid certain foods, get enough sleep, drink water and manage stress. We can also seek help from supplements when needed. Here we have selected 8 for you.
October 8, 2024 • 3 min reading • Health
5 Natural Ways to Optimize Your Gut Bacteria and Intestinal Health
Did you know that we humans have 10 times as many bacteria in our bodies as we have human cells?
October 5, 2024 • 6 min reading • Beauty
Guide: Natural Tips and Products for Eczema and Dry Skin
Many people suffer from eczema and dry skin. Especially during the cold season. There is no cream or oil that can cure eczema, but there are many things you can do to soothe, relieve and prevent eczema flare-ups. Here are tips on what is important to consider and which natural products work.
August 29, 2024 • 3 min reading • Health
Ultimate Guide: How to Identify IBS and Find Natural Solutions
IBS stands for "Irritable bowel syndrome" which is a term used to describe a type of digestive disorder characterized by a group of common symptoms.
July 7, 2024 • 6 min reading • Solar Products
How to create natural sun protection within your body and choose the right sunscreen for extra protection
The sun has many benefits, which is why you shouldn't overuse sunscreen. One of the benefits, which most people have heard about, is that when the sun's rays hit the skin, the important substance vitamin D is formed in the body. If you therefore want to increase the amount of vitamin D in your body, you should spend at least 15 minutes per day outside in the sun during spring, summer and autumn without sun protection.
July 7, 2024 • 3 min reading • Solar Products
Guide: How to Choose the Right Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
We Scandinavians love to soak up the sun and want to get a nice tan. The sun and its UV rays are important for us but are also something that should be treated with great respect.