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Prevent a Deadly Clot

April 30, 2021 by Elizabeth Hall and Poliana V. Vale

Someone in the United States dies from a blood clot every five minutes! One in four people worldwide dies from conditions caused by thrombosis (blood clot). Clots are common in persons who have severe COVID-19. Most clots are preventable. Unfortunately, sudden death is the first symptom in about 25% of the individuals who have a […]

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

April 24, 2021 by Dr. Cesar Vascconcellos de Souza

One day, I was riding in a subway train. The train was packed and I was sitting in the chair next to the window, when the train suddenly stopped in a way that when I looked at the window I saw a wall, nothing more. It came to my mind what could happen to people […]

Life Without Addictions

April 18, 2021 by Esther Neumann

Almost as old as mankind is the desire to alter our perceptions of life by taking psychotropic substances. Shamans try to put themselves in an altered state of mind by taking intoxicating herbs or mushrooms. People who can no longer stand their environment or their living situation try to forget their situation by consuming legal […]

Effective Treatment of COVID-19

April 10, 2021 by Martin Neumann

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 […]

Stones at the Wrong Place

April 4, 2021 by Esther Neumann

Stones can really be in the wrong place. But today we are not concerned with stumbling blocks, but with stones deep in our body. Often they do not cause us any complaints and are only discovered by chance. But they can also cause painful colics. We are talking about kidney stones. Two to five percent […]

Six Tips to Set Boundaries

March 28, 2021 by Dr. Cesar Vascconcellos de Souza

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. Let’s get some tips that can help you set some boundaries. The Importance of Boundaries You may […]

Breastfeeding – The Best Start into Life

March 21, 2021 by Esther Neumann

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

March 14, 2021 by Esther Neumann

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. A huge logistic is behind the […]

Seven Secrets for Successful Organic Gardening

March 7, 2021 by John Dysinger

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 […]

Burnout – What to do?

February 26, 2021 by Dr. Cesar Vascconcellos de Souza

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, […]

Echinacea – An Old Medicinal Plant

February 21, 2021 by Esther Neumann

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 […]

Can Vitamin D Prevent COVID-19?

February 13, 2021 by Martin Neumann

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 […]