Articles by Paul Horstermans

Articles by Paul Horstermans

Paul Horstermans is a Dutch national living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This vibrant city is one of the worlds greatest locations for Super-fruits, Powerful Herbs and unique cuisine. Tom met Paul in the early 2000's while visiting his music pub. After they became long-distance friends. Paul developed a keen interest in natural health and has extensive knowledge on Plant Medicines and Psychology. In the Netherlands, he studied cultural anthropology for three years. He has authored a multitude of online articles featuring ancient herbs, mushrooms, fruits, and super-foods. Paul is consistently delving into new medicinal herbs and local medicines as well as conducting extensive research on their health benefits. He's a walking encyclopaedia for 60s and 70s music and enjoys to be in nature with his family.

The Mythical Dragon Fruit

17 June 2023
The Mythical Dragon Fruit
I’m a huge fan of the delicious Dragon Fruit, which I buy daily at the fresh food market here in Chiang Mai. If eaten prematurely, Dragon Fruit tastes insipid and somewhat tart. However, when fully ripened, their flavour becomes faintly sweet and syrupy. To me ripe Dragon Fruit tastes like a blend of kiwi, pear, and watermelon. The flavour is quite subtle, with a slightly earthy undertone.

Celtic Sea Salt - The Healthy Table Salt Alternative

17 June 2023
Healthy Table Salt Alternative
Since 2020 I’ve been using Celtic Sea Salt, after Tom introduced it to me. I use it in nearly all dishes I cook. And Man! It is delicious too! Let me try to explain why Ancient Purity Celtic Sea Salt is the best salt available on this planet. Once you’ve tried it, you’re sold! Celtic Sea Salt has become known as the pinnacle of the salt world and is often regarded as the best salt money can buy. This special salt is naturally harvested from the pristine coast of Brittany, France near the Celtic Sea and is never processed or stripped of any minerals or natural elements. This is why it's known as the "Whole Salt". Oh I also adopted the hack he told me about, I think there's an article on it, putting a little bit of Celtic Sea Salt on your tongue. As someone who forces himself to drink water more often I absolutely loved this tip, I feel hydrated more, I make effort to drink water but this makes it easy to stay hydrated. Living in the tropics this obviously extra important.

The Third Eye – A Mystical Concept

16 June 2023
The Third Eye
Yeah! Let’s talk about spirituality and Enlightenment. This article’s main topic is The Third Eye, which is a mystical concept that refers to an invisible eye located in the centre of your forehead, just above the eyebrows. It is often associated with spirituality, mysticism, and psychic abilities, and is believed to have the power to see beyond the physical world.

Obscure Healing Methods

8 June 2023
Obscure Healing Methods
When we think about Thailand, what comes to mind are probably beaches, exotic places, tropical fruit, sightseeing, and maybe even Thai massage but this healing miracle has nothing to do with any of the above. All cultures in the world have some system of healing. People have always had problems with their bodies due to disease, injuries or accidents, and that will never change. Healers of some kind have always been a necessity for any society. Such healing systems range from shamanic approaches to modern medicine with innumerable varieties in between. Even in western societies which have officially subscribed to modern medicine as the only healing system, there is a huge subculture of alternative approaches. Older traditional cultures have relied on such methods for thousands of years since there were no other means available. All of these methods have merit and work sometimes, but not all the time – just like modern medicine.

Fulvic Acid – The Miracle Molecule

7 June 2023
The Miracle Molecule
Fulvic Acid is a yellow to dark brown coloured substance that is derived from humus, which is the organic component of soil, sediment, and other natural sources such as peat and coal. It is a natural compound that is known for its ability to improve nutrient uptake in plants and help them grow and develop optimally. Fulvic Acid is also used in dietary supplements and other health products due to its purported health benefits, which include enhanced energy levels, improved immune function, and reduced inflammation among others. It is a highly complex and versatile compound that contains a variety of organic acids, minerals, and other nutrients that are essential for healthy soil and plant growth. Fulvic Acid is present sand, clay, mud and mountain rocks. It can have different qualities depending on where it is sourced from. Fulvic Acid from Israeli sand may have different qualities than Canadian peat moss or mountain rock in the state of Colorado, for example.