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Modern Day Phobias in Today’s World

Mónica Boixeda Milanese

Venustraphobia or Caligynephobia: to understand the meaning of those words we should have studied a bit of Greek and above all we should be prepared to read some very strange things. Have you guessed the meaning of Venustraphobia? It is the fear of beautiful women. There is also a word for those who fear laughter, sex, paper, the navel or even news stories. Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? Let’s discover if you suffer from some kind of phobia. In the cartoons on TV we sometimes see a cook that suffers from Musophobia or in other words he’s afraid of mice. This is not to be confused with Mageirocophobia or the fear of cooking as many men seem to suffer from this one! The word phobia comes from Greek mythology and tells the story of Phobos, the personification of fear and horror, son of Ares and Aphrodite. His Roman equivalent was Timor, which resembles the word ‘fear’ or ‘temor’ in Spanish. Phobos is also the largest of the two moons of Mars and the closest to the planet. In everyday life, this phobia is not a rare disorder but it can cause problems and therefore may have to be treated. It can be cured with books, support groups, hypnosis, shock methods or something called exposure therapy: the gradual confrontation of this particular fear s and learn to control it. One of the most common phobias is Arachnophobia (fear of spiders). Many people who have it, can not even see a photo of a spider. It is estimated that half of all women and 10% of men panic when they see those... read more

You taste like chocolate

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian

If you feel stressed out or moody and the arrival of Autumn is further making your skin dry we have a magic and very tasty cure for you: listen to your body and pamper it with a chocolate massage! Sounds tasty, doesn’t it? For once in your life you´ll enjoy yourself without worrying about counting the calories. Chocolate has so many healthy properties and will make you have that beautiful baby skin again and you’ll also feel full of new energy! The chocolate therapy is probably a crazy idea but this is a true miracle for the body: who would have thought that this treasure so rich could be so healthy for your skin and your mind. Indeed, the cocoa increases the hormones of pleasure and well-being –endorphins, it is an aphrodisiac and it has moisturizing, nourishing and detoxifying effects for the skin: it removes cellulite, improves circulation and prevents premature aging. It is a tonic food as it contains theobromine, a substance that stimulates the nervous system similar to caffeine, but less euphoric. In addition, the Maya culture called the cacao “food of gods” for its natural properties and therapeutic benefits. Nobody can resist a praline or a Belgian chocolate ice cream, and for those who do not love chocolate, you should try the cocoa bath, since it is your skin and not your mouth that will taste it! Sure that you will want to come back for seconds! And we recommend a visit to the fabulous chocolate museum in Barcelona, located in the charming district of El Born. In a list of the top 10 museums in... read more

When Morpheus rocks you

Mónica Boixeda Berliner

Once upon a time, in the days of classical Greece, there was a God of Sleep called Hypnos that had a twin brother called Thanatos (God of the non-violent death), another called Keres (God of the violent death) and another called Moira (Goddess of the fate). Nyx, the Goddes of Night (daughter of chaos) and Hypnos have a son named Morpheus (the God of Sleep)who can transform and reproduce human forms. He touched the front of the men with a stick or a poppy flower to make them dream while they were sleeping. With its wings, Morpheus could travel through the world and if someone did not want to fall asleep in his arms, he seduced him and took him to the dream world… Morpheus lived in a palace built inside a cave, so that nothing and no one ever altered its tranquility. He slept in a ebony illuminated bed covered with poppies and nocturnal birds flitting around. It is said that he was killed by Zeus for revealing the mortals secrets. Today, we use the word “narcotic” to refer to certain drugs, whereas if we look after its etymological meaning it means drowsiness or lethargy. The word “morphine” comes from Morpheus and their properties to induce the sleep. Do you remember “Matrix”? The boss, called Morpheus, moves in and out of the real world: he seems to have everything clear and under control. He will be responsible to show Neo the difference between reality, truth and fiction. These are topics very important for humans… According to the studies of the Freudian psychoanalysis, dreams are disguised realizations of our... read more