You plan to move to the Philippines? Wollen Sie auf den Philippinen leben?

There are REALLY TONS of websites telling us how, why, maybe why not and when you'll be able to move to the Philippines. I only love to tell and explain some things "between the lines". Enjoy reading, be informed, have fun and be entertained too!

Ja, es gibt tonnenweise Webseiten, die Ihnen sagen wie, warum, vielleicht warum nicht und wann Sie am besten auf die Philippinen auswandern könnten. Ich möchte Ihnen in Zukunft "zwischen den Zeilen" einige zusätzlichen Dinge berichten und erzählen. Viel Spass beim Lesen und Gute Unterhaltung!


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Friday, June 5, 2026

Erschreckende Zahl der Deutschen kann nachts nicht mehr schlafen


A lonely woman feeling blue at her luxury apartment in a big city, sitting in a luxury domestic setting, deep in thought and self-reflection.
Viele Menschen können nachts nicht durchschlafen
Quelle: Getty Images/Yana Iskayeva

Der Anteil der Erwachsenen mit Schlafstörungen hat sich in Deutschland in den vergangenen Jahren deutlich erhöht. Das berichten Experten des Robert-Koch-Instituts. Bei den Ursachen wird auch auf Smartphones verwiesen.    

Schlaf ist eine wichtige Grundlage unserer Gesundheit. Während wir schlafen, erholt sich der Körper, repariert Zellen und stärkt das Immunsystem. Das Gehirn verarbeitet Eindrücke, speichert Gelerntes und sortiert Informationen. Wer ausreichend schläft, kann sich besser konzentrieren, klarer denken und emotional stabiler reagieren.

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Dauerhafter Schlafmangel aber erhöht das Risiko für Übergewicht, Diabetes, Bluthochdruck, Infekte und psychische Belastungen wie Stress, Angst oder depressive Verstimmungen. Mehr als ein Drittel der Menschen in Deutschland gibt an, regelmäßig Schlafprobleme zu haben.

Fast jeder Dritte (knapp 32 Prozent) berichtete in einer Befragung des Robert-Koch-Instituts (RKI) von Durchschlafstörungen, rund jeder Sechste (gut 16 Prozent) von Problemen beim Einschlafen. Ein Teil der Befragten gab an, von beidem betroffen zu sein (fast 13 Prozent). Die Ergebnisse beruhen auf einer Befragung von mehr als 14.000 Frauen und mehr als 12.000 Männern im Jahr 2024.   

Insgesamt schlafen die Menschen in Deutschland im Schnitt schlechter als noch vor etwa 15 Jahren, wie aus dem Beitrag im „Journal of Health Monitoring“ hervorgeht: Im Zeitraum 2008 bis 2011 hatten rund 30 Prozent der Erwachsenen Schlafprobleme, 2024 waren es gut 35 Prozent. Dieser Wert liegt aufgrund der doppelt Betroffenen niedriger als die Summe der Ein- und der Durchschlafstörungen.

Die Autoren des Berichts haben dafür verschiedene Erklärungsansätze: Zum einen könne die gestiegene Smartphone-Nutzung eine Rolle spielen, aber auch die verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Krisen – von Pandemiefolgen über den Klimawandel hin zu militärischen Konflikten.     

Frauen sind der Befragung aus dem Jahr 2024 zufolge häufiger betroffen als Männer. Die Experten erklären dies zum einen mit hormonellen Veränderungen etwa während Schwangerschaften oder den Wechseljahren sowie mit einem höheren Risiko etwa für Depressionen und Angststörungen, die oft mit Schlafproblemen einhergehen.   

Wenn Schlafprobleme länger anhalten und sich negativ auf die Leistungsfähigkeit und die sonstige Lebensqualität auswirken, kann es sich um eine Insomnie – also eine krankhafte Schlafstörung – handeln. Die RKI-Experten empfehlen, sich ärztlichen Rat zu holen, wenn Schlafprobleme über längere Zeit anhalten.


Darüber hinaus könne man sich um eine gute Schlafhygiene bemühen – also etwa feste Schlafenszeiten, keine Smartphone-Nutzung direkt vor dem Schlafen, kein Alkohol, Koffein oder Nikotin.

GUTE BESSERUNG!

Der Ratgeber-Newsletter für alle, die sich über Gesundheit, Erkrankungen und Medizin informieren möchten. Immer freitags.

Guter Schlaf ist also kein Luxus, sondern eine wichtige Voraussetzung für körperliche Regeneration, geistige Leistungsfähigkeit und seelisches Gleichgewicht. Wer regelmäßig ausreichend und erholsam schläft, unterstützt langfristig Wohlbefinden, Widerstandskraft und Lebensqualität.

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A calm and gentle disposition


 

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

roycimagala@gmail.com


WITH the increasingly toxic air we are having these days, due mainly to rabid political influencers who shamelessly force their views on us as if they are the only ones who are correct, we need to strongly remind ourselves that it is all worthwhile to develop a calm and gentle disposition. Many benefits can be drawn from such effort.


For one, it would help us to smoothly handle, if not avoid, stressful situations. It creates an environment that is soothing, calming and relaxing. Indeed, we can expect a more serene and idyllic setting and tone. Nowadays, with increasing cases of people with some mental or psychological issues, it would truly be helpful for us to cultivate a calm and gentle disposition.


Another advantage of this kind of disposition is the fostering of better relationships among ourselves. When we are calm and gentle, people most likely would feel more comfortable around us. Mental reservations, animosities and other hidden forms of critical thoughts would somehow disappear or at least minimized. Charity, compassion, empathy, etc. would be better lived.


Still more, a calm and gentle disposition facilitates clearer thinking and better judgments. It would enable us to consider things under different aspects, broadening our views and moving beyond our unavoidable biases and prejudices. This way, we can manage to get out of our own entrapping world and to have a glimpse, at least, of the world outside.


It also cannot be denied that a calm and gentle disposition can truly improve our health, allowing us to lower our blood pressure and to be less prone to worries and anxieties. It would give us a drive and an energy that is purified and properly directed and pursued.


Definitely, a calm and gentle disposition would make us more resilient, able to adapt properly to the varying conditions of our life. When we are in good times, we can manage to remain humble and avoid being corrupted by vanity and the like. When are in bad times, we can manage to avoid discouragement and depression, and to keep on hoping, always thinking of alternative ways of coping with the situation.


To cultivate this kind of disposition, it would be good if we learn how to practice mindfulness and meditation which are powerful in calming our mind. Prayer, getting in touch with the ever almighty and merciful God would surely be helpful.


Taking regular deep breaths would also help, since these would slow down our heart rate. Doing regular physical exercises would also help in releasing tension and boosting our mood.


Yes, getting enough sleep is truly helpful. It acts as a way of recharging and refreshing ourselves, considering that during the day we would be confronted with all sorts of tasks, challenges and trials. In this regard, we should be careful when we are tempted to cut our sleep because of continual scrolling in social media, a common sad phenomenon these days.


We can manage to develop a calm and gentle disposition if we train ourselves to focus on others, practicing empathy and kindness, thinking well of others in spite of their defects and other shortcomings, letting go of grudges and other negative thoughts. Of course, we should also take breaks and learn to relax, doing things that bring us joy.


But what is most important is to keep our spiritual life, our relation with God and with others healthy and properly nourished. We need to pray, practice some forms of self-denial, avail of the sacraments, wage continual ascetical struggle, developing virtues, etc.


Laughter is the best medicine


 


By Klaus Döring

4 min read


Laughter acts as natural medicine, triggering healthy physical and emotional changes. It relaxes your body, boosts your immune system, and triggers the release of endorphins—the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals—to elevate your mood and diminish pain. A hearty laugh delivers science-backed benefits for both the mind and body:

Laughter is a pleasant physical reaction and emotion consisting usually of rhythmical, often audible contractions of the diaphragm and other parts of the respiratory system. It is a response to certain external or internal stimuli.

The aphorism “laughter is the best medicine” has been attributed to the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament: “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones”. This ancient wisdom might also hold true for some medical conditions.

It’s true: laughter is strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. It also helps you release anger and forgive sooner.

With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.

As children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, but as adults, life tends to be more serious and laughter more infrequent. But by seeking out more opportunities for humor and laughter, you can improve your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, find greater happiness—and even add years to your life.

Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Laughter burns calories. Okay, so it’s no replacement for going to the gym, but one study found that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day can burn approximately 40 calories—which could be enough to lose three or four pounds over the course of a year.

Laughter lightens anger’s heavy load. Nothing diffuses anger and conflict faster than a shared laugh. Looking at the funny side can put problems into perspective and enable you to move on from confrontations without holding onto bitterness or resentment.

Laughter may even help you to live longer. A study in Norway found that people with a strong sense of humor outlived those who don’t laugh as much. The difference was particularly notable for those battling cancer.

More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh—or even simply a smile—can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in the fun.

Laughter shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and diffuse conflict.

Laughter draws you closer to others, which can have a profound effect on all aspects of your mental and emotional health.

Laughter releases endorphins, known as ‘feel-good hormones’. It increases the oxygen-rich air you take in and reduces stress hormones, bringing down your heart rate and blood pressure, and causing your muscles to relax.

Well, even if we think we don’t have reasons to laugh during times today, we should try to express mirth spontaneously, and we should try to be merry or gay. We still have reasons to start with the softest form of audible laughter—the vocalized smile. This is what I learned and experienced from the first moment on while travelling in Asia since 1978, and being an expat living in the Philippines since 1999 for good. Keep smiling—even you are overloaded with huge problems.

Experts also say good humor works because it helps people feel easier in mind. The French psychotherapist Sylvie Tenenbaum stressed that, in her patients, laughter often signals the dawning of a wholesome awakening to reality. Gallow humor might be dubious in the eyes of others. But try to sing out loud, try to cry, but try to laugh!

As a devout Christian I love reading the bible. Ecclesiastes 3:1–4 say: “There is a time for everything… a time to be born and a time to die… a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh!”

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