Health
Magnesium - the most important mineral?
If you ask any athlete (especially endurance athletes) what nutritional supplement they always have with them for competitions, the most common answer will be "magnesium". Magnesium is definitely one of the most important minerals for our body. It is a so-called "deficiency" mineral because we excrete it from the body during excessive exertion, but also when we are not exercising! Just living in a noisy, stressful, demanding environment is enough...
Immunity and Vitality
Apple cider vinegar, ... not only for models
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular natural products with a wide range of health benefits. Apple cider vinegar has been sought after for centuries for its health effects, including promoting digestion, regulating weight, maintaining stable blood sugar levels, and improving cardiovascular health.
Reishi, a mushroom used as far back as 4,000 years ago. The divine mushroom of immortality – in the past, it was believed to be able to revive even the dead. It has a particularly important place in Chinese medicine (under the name lingzhi), where it was first mentioned in writing 200 years before Christ. An entire army was assigned to search for it, because the Chinese imperial court believed that it could be used to mix an elixir of immortality. The Slovak name probably does not mean much to you - Leskokôrovka hnedočervená, it is actually a wood-destroying parasitic fungus that lives mainly on injured trees. It has a huge spectrum of biological substances. Its effects are also described in the professional encyclopaedia Huby ako .
Immunity and Vitality
Reishi - the mushroom of immortality
Reishi, a mushroom used as far back as 4,000 years ago. The divine mushroom of immortality – in the past, it was believed to be able to revive even the dead. It has a particularly important place in Chinese medicine (under the name lingzhi), where it was first mentioned in writing 200 years before Christ. An entire army was assigned to search for it, because the Chinese imperial court believed that it could be used to mix an elixir of immortality. The Slovak name probably does not mean much to you - Leskokôrovka hnedočervená, it is actually a wood-destroying parasitic fungus that lives mainly on injured trees. It has a huge spectrum of biological substances. Its effects are also described in the professional encyclopaedia Huby ako .
Imagine that your body is a factory working at full capacity (to provide energy, growth, cell repair) and iron is the fuel that keeps it running. If iron reserves are depleted, you may experience weakness, heart palpitations or paler skin. Symptoms of iron deficiency include brittle nails, dry hair, shortness of breath, sleep problems, reduced concentration, cold extremities, increased frequency of infections, and anaemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body), which manifests itself as extreme fatigue. With anaemia, the body is not supplied with enough oxygen and quickly becomes exhausted. Bruising can also be a sign of iron deficiency, as this mineral is important in the formation of haemoglobin, which supports the proper functioning of blood platelets.
Immunity and Vitality
Iron - the secret to your health and energy
Imagine that your body is a factory working at full capacity (to provide energy, growth, cell repair) and iron is the fuel that keeps it running. If iron reserves are depleted, you may experience weakness, heart palpitations or paler skin. Symptoms of iron deficiency include brittle nails, dry hair, shortness of breath, sleep problems, reduced concentration, cold extremities, increased frequency of infections, and anaemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body), which manifests itself as extreme fatigue. With anaemia, the body is not supplied with enough oxygen and quickly becomes exhausted. Bruising can also be a sign of iron deficiency, as this mineral is important in the formation of haemoglobin, which supports the proper functioning of blood platelets.
In an effort to do as much as possible for our health, we often turn to all sorts of combinations of capsules and vitamins. Although the intention is good, our body does not function like a container into which we can simply pour anything at any time. Many vitamins use the same absorption pathways, bind to the same receptors or directly alter the metabolism of others.
Health
Bad combinations of supplements: Never take these substances at the same time
In an effort to do as much as possible for our health, we often turn to all sorts of combinations of capsules and vitamins. Although the intention is good, our body does not function like a container into which we can simply pour anything at any time. Many vitamins use the same absorption pathways, bind to the same receptors or directly alter the metabolism of others.
As soon as the temperature drops to zero and the first cough is heard in the office or on the bus, the same ritual begins in many households: a glass of water with effervescent ‘C’ tablets and a random dose of vitamin D drops. We’ve got used to seeing them as a fire extinguisher – something we pull out of the cupboard in a panic when we already feel a tickle in our throats. However, science and the biology of the human body work differently from the marketing of pharmaceutical companies. With both vitamins, we often pay for a false sense of security.
Health
Myths vs. facts about vitamins C and D: When do they actually boost immunity, and when do they fail to have an effect?
As soon as the temperature drops to zero and the first cough is heard in the office or on the bus, the same ritual begins in many households: a glass of water with effervescent ‘C’ tablets and a random dose of vitamin D drops. We’ve got used to seeing them as a fire extinguisher – something we pull out of the cupboard in a panic when we already feel a tickle in our throats. However, science and the biology of the human body work differently from the marketing of pharmaceutical companies. With both vitamins, we often pay for a false sense of security.
A blocked nose, unexplained sneezing, red patches on the skin or stomach cramps after a seemingly harmless lunch. If these symptoms sound familiar, you’ve probably already come across the terms ‘seasonal allergy’ or ‘histamine intolerance’ (HIT).
Immunity and Vitality
Do you suffer from histamine reactions? These natural substances will soothe your body
A blocked nose, unexplained sneezing, red patches on the skin or stomach cramps after a seemingly harmless lunch. If these symptoms sound familiar, you’ve probably already come across the terms ‘seasonal allergy’ or ‘histamine intolerance’ (HIT).
We live in an age where constant tension and an overburdened nervous system are almost the social norm. Chronic stress and that unpleasant, creeping anxiety have long since ceased to be merely abstract psychological concepts. They manifest as a knot in the stomach, an endless stream of thoughts before bedtime, and a feeling of exhaustion that cannot simply be shaken off with a good night’s sleep. As if that weren’t enough, stomach problems can also be counted amongst the unpleasant symptoms. Although sleep, exercise and lifestyle adjustments remain the foundation of mental balance, during prolonged periods of nervous tension our body burns through key micronutrients whilst crying out for help.
Health
How to reduce stress levels without medication: 5 supplements that really work
We live in an age where constant tension and an overburdened nervous system are almost the social norm. Chronic stress and that unpleasant, creeping anxiety have long since ceased to be merely abstract psychological concepts. They manifest as a knot in the stomach, an endless stream of thoughts before bedtime, and a feeling of exhaustion that cannot simply be shaken off with a good night’s sleep. As if that weren’t enough, stomach problems can also be counted amongst the unpleasant symptoms. Although sleep, exercise and lifestyle adjustments remain the foundation of mental balance, during prolonged periods of nervous tension our body burns through key micronutrients whilst crying out for help.