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Menopause: Symptoms, Support and Healthy NutritionHealth

Menopause: Symptoms, Support and Healthy Nutrition

(Latin: Climacterium) A new phase of life Menopause is a natural stage of life, not an illness. The ovaries gradually stop releasing eggs, and the levels of the hormones estrogen…
Aloe Vera: Benefits, Uses and Safety of the Desert PlantHealth

Aloe Vera: Benefits, Uses and Safety of the Desert Plant

Latin: Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. The plant – a desert survivor in our homes Aloe vera is a succulent: its thick, fleshy leaves store water for months, which allows it…
Intestinal Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentHealth

Intestinal Parasites: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Intestinal parasites Parasites are organisms that live on or in another organism – the host – and benefit at its expense. Worldwide, intestinal parasites are very common, especially in regions…
Facial Skin Care: Structure, Nutrition, Ingredients and Simple RoutinesBeauty

Facial Skin Care: Structure, Nutrition, Ingredients and Simple Routines

Cutis faciei How to care for the skin on your face – naturally, sensibly and without unnecessary products What happens in your facial skin? The skin on your face is…
Natural Skin Care: How Your Skin Works and What It Really NeedsBeauty

Natural Skin Care: How Your Skin Works and What It Really Needs

Skin – our natural protective layer and the largest organ of the body.Latin name: Cutis Your skin is much more than a wrapping. In adults, it covers about 1.5–2 m²…
Natural Hand and Foot Care: Nails, Skin and Simple RitualsBeauty

Natural Hand and Foot Care: Nails, Skin and Simple Rituals

Hands and feet work hard every day – they hold, carry, grip and support us. Yet they often come last in our care routines. This article covers the anatomy of…
Natural Hair Care: Food, Herbs and DIY Treatments for Healthy HairBeauty

Natural Hair Care: Food, Herbs and DIY Treatments for Healthy Hair

From follicle to daily routine – how to care for your hair with plants, good food and simple rituals What is hair – and why does it look different from…
Gluten Intolerance: Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and What HelpsHealth

Gluten Intolerance: Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and What Helps

Gluten – a mixture of the proteins gliadin and glutenin What exactly is gluten?Biochemical definition:Gluten is a collective name for storage proteins – prolamins and glutelins – found in the…
Lactose Intolerance: Symptoms, Tests and How to Eat WellHealth

Lactose Intolerance: Symptoms, Tests and How to Eat Well

What lactose intolerance is – and how to manage it Bloating, cramps or diarrhea after a glass of milk, a latte or a bowl of muesli? Then lactose may be…
Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, Tests and Everyday ManagementHealth

Diabetes: Types, Symptoms, Tests and Everyday Management

Diabetes mellitus Introduction Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. It often develops slowly and unnoticed – especially type 2 diabetes – and is only…
Epstein-Barr Virus: What It Does, How It Is Tested and What HelpsHealth

Epstein-Barr Virus: What It Does, How It Is Tested and What Helps

Why this common virus is worth understanding The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most widespread viruses in the world. Most people never notice it – but in some,…
Gluten: What It Is, Who Should Avoid It and What the Research SaysFoodHealth

Gluten: What It Is, Who Should Avoid It and What the Research Says

Gluten is a group of proteins – mainly gliadins and glutenins – found in wheat, rye and barley, as well as in related grains such as spelt. It gives dough…

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Gluten: What It Is, Who Should Avoid It and What the Research Says

Gluten is a group of proteins – mainly gliadins and glutenins – found in wheat, rye and barley, as well as in related grains such as spelt. It gives dough its elasticity, helps bread rise and keeps pasta firm. Strictly speaking, the gluten network forms when flour is mixed with water and kneaded: the proteins link up into a stretchy…
Pumpkin Seed Protein: Zinc, Magnesium and Plant Power

Pumpkin Seed Protein: Zinc, Magnesium and Plant Power

Cucurbita pepo Description and characteristics Pumpkin seed protein is a green powder made from defatted pumpkin seeds. After the oil has been cold-pressed out, the remaining seed cake is gently dried and finely ground. The result is a protein-rich powder with a mild, nutty flavor that is naturally gluten-free and lactose-free and suitable for plant-based diets. Depending on the product,…
Cranberries: Urinary Tract Health and Other Benefits

Cranberries: Urinary Tract Health and Other Benefits

Vaccinium macrocarpon Cranberries are best known as a sauce for turkey and as a home remedy for bladder infections. Their sharp, sour taste comes from organic acids, and their red color from anthocyanins. What makes them special is a particular type of proanthocyanidins (A-type PACs), which can prevent certain bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract. The…
Sweet Cherries: Nutrition, Health Benefits and Uses

Sweet Cherries: Nutrition, Health Benefits and Uses

Prunus avium Sweet cherries are one of the great pleasures of early summer. Like their sour relatives, they contain anthocyanins, other polyphenols and small amounts of melatonin. Studies – mostly with sour cherries, but some with sweet varieties such as Bing – suggest that cherries can reduce inflammatory markers, lower uric acid and possibly support sleep. Sweet cherries are also…
Strawberries: Nutrition, Health Benefits and Recipe Ideas

Strawberries: Nutrition, Health Benefits and Recipe Ideas

Fragaria × ananassa Description and origin Strawberries are among the most popular fruits in the world. Botanically, they are not true berries but aggregate accessory fruits: the actual fruits are the tiny "seeds" (achenes) on the surface, while the red flesh develops from the swollen base of the flower. The modern garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) was created in 18th-century…
Sour Cherries: Sleep, Recovery and Other Health Benefits

Sour Cherries: Sleep, Recovery and Other Health Benefits

Prunus cerasusTart, deep red and well studied Description and origins The sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) is closely related to the sweet cherry (Prunus avium), but has a much sharper, more acidic taste. It has been grown in gardens and orchards from Europe to Central Asia for centuries. Popular varieties include Montmorency, which is grown widely in the US, and Morello,…
Aronia (Black Chokeberry): Benefits for Heart, Blood Vessels and Blood Sugar

Aronia (Black Chokeberry): Benefits for Heart, Blood Vessels and Blood Sugar

Aronia melanocarpaOne of the richest sources of anthocyanins Aronia, also known as black chokeberry, originally comes from North America and is now widely grown in Eastern and Central Europe. Its taste is tart and astringent – the name "chokeberry" comes from the dry, mouth-puckering feeling it leaves. Few people eat it raw, but as juice, powder or in combination with…
Blackcurrants: Vitamin C, Anthocyanins and Health Benefits

Blackcurrants: Vitamin C, Anthocyanins and Health Benefits

Ribes nigrumA small, sour berry with a lot of vitamin C and anthocyanins Blackcurrants are among the most nutritious berries you can grow in your garden. Fresh blackcurrants contain around 180 mg of vitamin C per 100 g – about three to four times as much as lemons. They are also rich in anthocyanins, the dark pigments that give them…

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Wild Blueberries – A Forest Superfood

Wild Blueberries – A Forest Superfood

(Vaccinium myrtillus) Wild blueberries – also called bilberries – grow low to the ground in European forests and heathland. They are smaller and darker than cultivated blueberries, colored blue-purple right through to the center, and have a stronger, slightly tart flavor. They have been used in folk medicine for centuries,…
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Ashwagandha: Natural Support for Stress and Sleep

Ashwagandha: Natural Support for Stress and Sleep

Ashwagandha – a root for calm, strength and balance Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the best-known herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. Often called "Indian ginseng", it has been used for centuries to strengthen the body and help it cope with physical and emotional strain. Its recent popularity is no accident:…
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Plant-Based Protein Powders: A Guide to the Best Sources

Plant-Based Protein Powders: A Guide to the Best Sources

Protein from plants – what each source offers Plant-based protein powders are a practical way to get more protein for muscle maintenance, recovery and satiety without relying on animal products. They also suit people who avoid dairy because of lactose intolerance or allergies. The protein powders we feature come from…
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Spinach – A Green Ally for Everyday Health

Spinach – A Green Ally for Everyday Health

Spinach rarely gets top billing, yet few vegetables pack so much into so few calories. A handful adds vitamin K, folate, magnesium and a range of plant compounds to a meal – and it works in almost anything, from a morning smoothie to a quick pasta sauce. What makes spinach…
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Kale – Benefits of a Nutrient-Dense Green

Kale – Benefits of a Nutrient-Dense Green

Kale has a reputation as a superfood, and for once the label is not far off. Gram for gram it is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can buy, with exceptional amounts of vitamins K and C and a good dose of protective plant compounds. What makes kale special?…
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Broccoli – Benefits for Immunity and Cell Protection

Broccoli – Benefits for Immunity and Cell Protection

Broccoli is one of the most thoroughly researched vegetables there is. This close relative of cauliflower combines a lot of vitamin C with fiber and sulforaphane, a compound that has attracted considerable scientific interest. Here is what it can do for you – and how to cook it so you…
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