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 […]
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The Metabolic Syndrome
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 […]
Is Organic Really Better?
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 […]
What are Your Goals for This Year?
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 […]
9 Reasons to Consume Honey
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 […]
Protect Yourself Against Free Radicals
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 […]
How Confidence Can Control Your Stress
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! […]
Carob – Little Gems for Good Nutrition
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 […]
Protein – Too Little or Too Much?
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 […]
Hydrotherapy – A Versatile Treatment
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, […]
Stress-Induced Insomnia – A Vicious Cycle
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. […]
The Pleasure Trap
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. […]
