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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. Then there is the fact that God created man to live and work in a garden (Gen. 2:15). God planned to walk with man in the garden every […]

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? Burnout is the result of stress which lasts for a long time, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion, […]

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 […]

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 D. Not much attention was given to the subject, but evidence is increasing that vitamin D supplementation could be crucial in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On December 2 the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom gave temporary authorization for the application of the Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine. Between 8 and 15 of December the first dose of the vaccine was applied to 137,897 people in the country.1)Covid vaccine: More than 130,000 vaccinated in UK in […]

Obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and increased triglycerides with simultaneously decreased HDL are the precursors of a heart attack. In the US, one third of the adult population suffer from metabolic syndrome, and in women at the age of 70 and over, the prevalence rises to about 60%1)J.S.Moore et. al. Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence […]

It is quite obvious that organic farming protects the environment. But are organically grown foods also better, healthier, and more valuable? What makes organically grown foods differ from conventional production? Is “organic” just a marketing fad or the type of diet of the future? Organic foods are strictly defined and highly regulated foods. The focus […]

Whenever we enter into a new year, we are reflecting on what we did the last year, and we make some resolutions on what we want to accomplish the coming year. But more often those New Year resolutions are fading away just in a few days as the year is going by. The failure in […]

They finally wanted to know whether honey really protects against so many ailments. And whether it is true that you sleep better or have more energy when eating honey. For this reason, the Austrian Beekeeping Association commissioned some scientists to carry out a detailed study. The study with EU funding selected 50 healthy participants between […]

Everyone is talking about them! About the free radicals. But who knows exactly what they are? They are not a terrorist group that is spreading death around them. Nevertheless, they act as killers in our body. On the one hand they help us to fight diseases, on the other hand they are causing them. But […]

Have you noticed that some people are just thriving under stress while others passing through the same circumstances are at the brink of a collapse? Have you seen some people that are successful in everything they do, while others seem to go nowhere, while having the same opportunities? What makes the difference? It is Confidence! […]

Sweet things are part of our life, but chocolate has a bad reputation. Therefore, diet-conscious people resort to carob. But carob can do much more than just replace cocoa powder. Studies have shown that this natural substance can be used in the prevention and treatment of elevated blood fats and the metabolic syndrome. I don’t […]

Proteins play an important role in many physiologic processes of the body. They occur in the genetic material, the hormones, the enzymes, in the hemoglobin as well as in the bones, the hair, the nails in every cell of our body. They are responsible for many allergies, but at the same time essential for the […]

Have you ever heard about a hot foot bath, a steam inhalation, or a hot compress? Yes, we are talking about a number of different hydrotherapy treatments. But how can the simple application of hot and cold water cure pneumonia, relieve the swelling of arthritis, alleviate menstrual cramps, speed up recovery from a sprained ankle, […]

Lack of sleep caused by stress is a combination that can literally kill you. Relaxation and sleep are two things that can truly make a difference in how your body and mind react to stress. Just if you are stressed, sleep may be coming more difficult. And the insomnia will drastically increase your stress levels. […]

I know it’s not healthy, but… Have you ever enjoyed an extra cheese pizza, an iced soft drink, or some temptation in the form of a dessert, like a chocolate cream cake, with filling, icing and chocolate chips everywhere, even though you know they are not healthy? Of course, yes! I think all of us. […]

Water – the cheapest medicine! A few years ago you could read this slogan on large posters in the streets of Vienna. Indeed, a lack of water can cause pain. If we drink a few glasses of water over our thirst, we feel noticeably better. Simply drinking water can resolve confusion. Anyone who has ever […]

Autumn has filled our pantries again. The potatoes are stored. The apples are lined up in the hurdles. Cabbage heads wandered into the sauerkraut barrel. Celery, carrots and beets are waiting to be eaten. Everything provides us with vitamins and minerals in winter. Or are they maybe deficient today? In the back of our minds […]

Did you ever face a doberman and you were not sure whether he is going to eat you? You felt your heart pounding? Or were you ever trapped in a traffic jam on the way to the airport, and no way to get there in time? I guess you felt the effects of stress hormones […]

Corn in the morning, corn at noon, corn in the evening. Corn as bread, groats, porridge and soup. The corn eaters in Louisiana state are getting sick. Around 1920, the Washington Department of Health sends Dr. Joseph Goldberger, a bacteriologist, to the Mississippi. But it is not bacteria or viruses that have contaminated corn and […]

Few people would argue with the idea that sleep is good for us, but not many of us know that a lack of sleep can cause weight gain. The health benefits of sleep are extremely well-documented1)Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD; Fred W. Turek, PhD. Sleep and Health. Everywhere and in Both Directions. Arch Intern Med. […]

We were created with a liking for sweet, but not all sweet things are alike or have the same effects. Even natural sweets vary in their properties. Here are some facts about “sweets” you may wish to consider as you make progress in the health journey you have started. Fruits The natural or “intrinsic” sugar […]

Stress ruins your quality of life. It can steal your physical health, rob you of mental well-being, ruin your relationships and cause problems at work. But it doesn’t have to be in control of your world every day. You have to first be willing to have awareness as to the level of impairment stress is […]

Globally, between one and two billion people in both developed and developing countries suffer from iron deficiency. It is the most frequently observed nutritional deficiency. Even so should iron consumption be considered critical, because an iron overload has its own problems. The healthy body protects itself for a long time from being overloaded with iron […]

With over 50 million American adults practicing chronic inactivity, this habit could be “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.”1) Blair, S., PED, Speaking at the American Psychological Association’s 117th Annual Convention.  A well-known health educator, Ellen White, once wrote, “Perfect health depends upon perfect circulation.”2) White, E., Healthful Living, p. 30. The […]

Enjoy and do something for your health at the same time. Isn’t that wonderful? So begins a brochure published by the Austrian Cancer Society, in which the health benefits of fruit and vegetables are praised. Scientists are discovering the secrets of plants more and more. Many countries adopted the campaign to recommend the consumption of […]

Almost half of the Americans report that the pandemic is affecting their mental health.1)Coronavirus is harming the mental health of tens of millions of people in U.S., new poll finds. Washington Post, April 2, 2020 A federal disaster distress hotline ha seen a more than 10x spike in incoming text messages during the pandemic.2)The Health […]

Does the enticing smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, gingerbread, spice cake, or fruitcake awaken aromatic memories of holidays and cozy kitchens? Perhaps the punch-packed savory East Indian foods or zesty Mexican dishes are among your favorites. As implied by the old ditty,” sugar and spice and everything nice…”, spices have long been considered among […]

You know how life goes. There’s always something that interrupts your plans and it happens on the day when you can least afford to encounter a stressor. You might be on your way to work because you have to go over a project with your boss before the client gets there for a scheduled appointment. […]

Most European countries are working already on easing their COVID-19 restrictions. All the US states are also gradually reopening, although with significant state by state differences. That does not mean there is no need for caution, especially for the elderly people. Once restrictions are lifted, new infections will be on the rise, and the elderly […]

Being stuck at home as a family can sometimes get boring, especially if you always stick to the same tried and tested activities like watching movies and playing monopoly. The things you do at home with your family often condition the amount and quality of fun you will experience. If you have an abnormally long […]

Learn how to strengthen your immune system in order to be protected from the COVID-19 Coronavirus.

November 17 – The first known case of COVID-19 infection is submitted to a hospital in Wuhan. At this time, the origin of his disease is unknown, but later tests confirm that he was infected by the COVID-19 virus. December 27 – Zhang Jixian, a doctor from a Hubei province hospital alerts the Chinese health […]