Health and Beauty Lensography

How I manage my red cheeks (they were way worse) 

My personal rosacea story

Green camouflage makeup to get rid of red skin

You could just camouflage of course, but it's even better to use a product (or product line) that doesn't just camouflage, but also cures the redness. I've used this product and it really works. See the before (top) and after (bottom) on the left. T...

Stop Going Red with embarrassment

Do you go red in the face in any social situation? Does your skin light up whenever you have to speak in public or do a presentation? There are two things to remember: A lot of people have this issue You can learn to control it (to an extent)

Red Cheeks, how to get rid of them!

My cheeks are red, and have been as long as I can remember. Worse yet: they've grown more red as I grew older. I've finally found a product that works though: Eucerin Redness Relief. So, my cheeks aren't as red as they used to be. It took 2 months....

More skincare for sensitive skin 

How to keep sensitive skin healthy

I have had sensitive skin all my life. Mostly I manage to keep it at a bearable level. My face looks decent enough. The skin on my hands isn't too rough... These are some of the things I do to keep it that way.

Heart problems in women? Yes, we get them too... 

In my family history

Going Red - women and heart conditions

Going Red! Are you tired of hearing the phrase? I hope not! Going red is the term used to draw attention to heart problems in women. Women die of heart problems as much as men do, but unfortunately, their symptoms are much harder to spot. The Going Re...

Vegetarianism and food 

Healthy foods that make you happy

Chocolate and Chickpeas There are two types of food that I know of that are actually healthy and make you happy. One is chocolate, the other is Chick Peas. I've added two herbal teas that will also fight the blues. Let me know below what foods real...

Why Vegetarian? The Environment & cruelty to animals

There are several reasons for people to become vegetarians. For me it has to do with the spiritual effects of eating meat as well as the impact of eating animals on animals and the environment in general.

Vegetarian Health Tips

My collection of health tips for vegetarians. There is a lot of news about healthy foods these days and some of it just doesn't fit the vegetarian diet. This is my attempt at keeping it all straight and simple (and with as few pills as possible). I'...

Vegan and Vegetarian quotes

I collected quotes about eating meat - or avoiding it, about eating animal products like cheese, and avoiding it. About health, environment, spiritual and personal reasons for being vegetarian or vegan. One sentiment that I really liked was: Why d...

Healthy vegetarian recipes for single people

I'm in the Giant Squid summer school - this week we are challenged to write about our favorite restaurant. We were told we could take that liberally - so I'm writing about the restaurant I eat at most nights: my place. And since I'm single and vegeta...

Sleep & noise & Ear, Nose, Eyes 

Earplugs - sleep better despite noise, no more insomnia

I'm researching earplugs because I have city noise at night when I try to sleep. This lens is the result of that investigation. On this lens you will find customer reviews of earplugs as well as where to buy your earplugs online.

How to deal with nose trouble after an operation

I've been dealing with breathing issues for several years now. A specialist advised a septum operation because it was apparently not straight, but because it would take ages for the operation to come, and I needed help breathing at that moment, I wen...

Television causes insomnia

Insomnia is a complicated problem, that spoils the nights of many people. Television may well be one of the reasons you can't fall asleep. But perhaps the TV doesn't cause insomnia at all? Experts aren't in agreement on the subject, so what do YOU th...

Consciousness, psychology and neurology 

Consciousness: an Introduction, by Susan Blackmore

Fascinating. I bought this book because I first heard of this author as a former parapsychologist. It's always good to read books by those whom you disagree with - but know what they are talking about. Reading it, I find she really does know what she...

Dealing with Alzheimer's - my personal experiences

This lens is a tribute to a strong, intelligent woman who struggles with an unforgiving disease - and to her kids (my uncles and mother) who fight to keep her life as fulfilling as possible. The lens is written in chronological order: it's my experi...

Psychology and Neurology books

Neurology and psychology are two sides of the same coin - at least for ordinary people. Both deal with that tricky topic: consciousness. Psychology starts with the experience and behavior of people like you and me. Neurology starts with the physical...

Tips for dealing with alzheimer's

Dementia comes in all kinds of shapes and sizes. My main advice is: Take your cue from the patient Let them determine how much they can hear and want to hear. This lens is organized by question. Questions I had, and questions readers have asked. F...

Spirituality and health 

Yoga - history and tradition from India

Information on hatha yoga and the other classic types of yoga. In Hinduism there are various types of yoga, but in the West Hatha Yoga has become most popular and well known. When we say 'yoga' we usually mean 'Hatha Yoga'. Don't forget to vote for...

Strength out of suffering - France Pastorelli

France Pastorelli tells her moving story: that of a mother, a musician, whose life turned to deep suffering because of heart problems. She turned her illness into a source of deep wisdom. Whether are ill or not, this book will give you insight into t...

Best Edgar Cayce Books

Edgar Evans Cayce (March 18, 1877 - January 3, 1945) was a clairvoyant. He channeled answers to questions on subjects such as health or Atlantis, while in a self-induced trance. For this reason he has been called the sleeping prophet. Though Cayce wa...

Dealing with disabilities 

Wheelchair clothing for women

Riding in a wheelchair has many issues associated with it - will people treat you like human? Will your shirt ride up on the back? How to prevent pressure sores? And more embarrassing: how to get pants that will minimize the bathroom fuss? On this p...

More of my lensographies 

Spirituality Squidoo Groups

Just a lensography of all my groups on squidoo. And no: they aren't all about religion and spirituality. There's humor and insomnia as well. And just a bit more about my native land: the Netherlands (aka Holland). Lenses in my groups have a greater...

The best spiritual books EVER

Spiritual books lensography Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together :) Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I hope you enjoy some of these and broaden your horizo...

Spiritual Lenses - Katinka Hesselink Net: religion and spirituality

A lensography of my best spirituality lenses as well as a summary of my website. I feature information from various religious traditions like Buddhism, Sufism, Fourth Way and Theosophy. I also pay attention to various spiritual teachers, whether the...

Katinka Hesselink - my other lenses

I'm a lensmaster, webdesigner an oldest child, an eternal student, a former teacher and single. Most of you know me here on Squidoo as lensmaster 'spirituality' - but I've also got a life outside my interests in spirituality (though perhaps that's n...

My least popular lenses

Some of my lenses do great. I have lenses that get over 100 votes and more than 1000 visitors a week. The below are from the opposite end of the spectrum. Hardly any visitors and usually few votes as well. Just giving them some TLC.