In the beginning of March the Brazilian doctor Luiz Cristiano Maciel Cardoso published a video on Facebook and declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supposedly he had found out that the cancer drug flutamide would be an effective treatment and declared that he has conquered the pandemic with this miraculous treatment option. On March […]
Archives for 2021
Stones at the Wrong Place
Can stones be at the wrong place? That happens not only in our garden, but also in our body. If stones are forming on the wrong place, they can be painful. Read in this article everything you need to know about kidney stones.
Six Tips to Set Boundaries
Do you have a hard time setting boundaries? Do you usually say yes
when you wanted to say no? You tackle things that you were not
supposed to deal with? If so, then today’s topic is for you. Find out in this article how to set healthy boundaries to avoid stress in your life.
Breastfeeding – The Best Start into Life
Breast milk makes smart! On average, breastfed children have an intelligence quotient that is three points higher. Breast-fed children are less likely to suffer from allergies. The close contact with the mother gives the baby a feeling of security. The nutritional composition of breast milk is optimally tailored to the newborn. Breast milk is always […]
Why Local Foods are Better for You
Kiwis from New Zealand, tomatoes from Mexico, bananas from Ecuador, grapes from South Africa … Shopping in the supermarket is like immersing yourself in the big wide world. Also, contemplating the variety of fruits and vegetables available, it is hardly possible to tell which season is outside the supermarket. Find out in this article
why locally produced fruits and vegetables that are in season can be a better choice for you:
Seven Secrets for Successful Organic Gardening
There are many compelling reasons for growing an organic garden.
Rising food prices, economic uncertainty, environmental stewardship, and health concerns regarding conventional produce are just a few. But many people don’t have the knowledge or confidence needed to get out
into the garden. Whether you are totally new, or already an
experienced gardener, you definitely want to check out those seven secrets how your organic garden can be a success.
Burnout – What to do?
Have you ever heard of burnout? It is a physical and mental exhaustion, normally resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. What are the symptoms and what can we do to solve it? Find out what you need to do in this article.
Echinacea – An Old Medicinal Plant
They are here again, the cold, wet days when we long for the hot
summer days. And with them come colds, coughs and sore throats, the uninvited companions of the cold season. But we are not at their mercy for better or worse, we can strengthen our immune system. And if we do catch a cold, echinacea can help us cope with it more easily. Find out how this plant can help your immunity.
Can Vitamin D Prevent COVID-19?
In the beginning of last year, I was reading the news that a Chinese hospital in Shanghai was successful in treating COVID-19 patients with high doses of vitamin C. Not much attention was given to the subject, but evidence is increasing recently that vitamin D supplementation could be crucial in the prevention and treatment of […]
Chlorophyll and Your Health
They have almost the same chemical formula: chlorophyll – the green plant pigment, hemoglobin – the red blood pigment in humans, and cobalamin (vitamin B12), which is essential for the development of red blood cells. Isn’t that fascinating? When I first noted the similarity of these three compounds during my study as a nutritionist, I […]
As You Think, So You Are
Do you ever think about your thoughts? Most of us don’t. But evidence indicates that how we think can impact our feelings, our behavior, and even our bodies. If you were to one day record all of your thoughts, what would you discover? You might be surprised at what you found. What we think reveals […]
Food for Good Mood
Why do we feel like chocolate when the weather is cold and cloudy, when we are lovesick or worried, but on a hot, bright summer day our mouths water when we have a crispy plate of salad in front of us? Our eating behavior is largely dependent on moods, humor and the environment. If there […]