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Vitamin B3 as an example of how food is medicine

Niacin was long regarded as a common component of the diet, until it was discovered that a deficiency of it causes skin, digestive and mental health problems known as pellagra. Dr Goldberger proved that the cause of this disease was not an infection, but a diet lacking in vitamin B3. He carried out an experiment on himself and his colleagues, who consumed only a poor diet and began to show symptoms of pellagra. However, when they added foods rich in niacin to their diet, the symptoms disappeared. In 1937, niacin was isolated from the liver, confirming its importance and nutritional value.

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The queen of women’s herbs: Lady’s mantle has long been a trusted ally to women

If there is one plant we would particularly recommend to the fairer half of humanity, it would be yellow-green alchemilla, which is also known as the ‘women’s cloak’ due to its effects. It has long been used to treat the menopause and period pain, as well as to strengthen the uterus during pregnancy. Do not use it during the first trimester; it is recommended for use only in the second half of pregnancy.

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A superfood we often overlook. Have you heard of aronia?

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Exhaustion and chronic fatigue have been frequently discussed topics in recent months. Some blame it on stress at work, others on an unhealthy lifestyle and poor-quality food, and others on vaccination... Whatever the truth may be, it is time to take matters into our own hands and deal with the situation. A weakened body is highly susceptible to various illnesses and health issues. That is why we need to give it a boost of optimism and, above all, vital energy.

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A superfood we often overlook. Have you heard of aronia?

Immunity and Vitality

These 8 herbs will help your little one digest their food easily, without any cramps. Do you recognise them?

Immunity and Vitality

When it comes to children’s health, everything else usually takes a back seat. Especially when they’re still very young and you’re just trying to work out what’s troubling your little one. Very often, heart-wrenching crying is caused by digestive problems – a bloated tummy that can’t cope with all the new foods it’s still learning to digest. Anyone who’s had a baby who’s cried for hours on end knows just how awful that distress is. Yet very often, advice from experienced older neighbours – who have ‘teas for everything’ – has proved helpful.

Immunity and Vitality

These 8 herbs will help your little one digest their food easily, without any cramps. Do you recognise them?

Iodine is a trace element, with an interesting role in health, which we associate with the thyroid gland. It occurs naturally in the marine environment and one of the richest natural sources of iodine is kelp seaweed, also known as "Bladderwrack, Norwegian Laminaria," which has been used in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries. Kelp can absorb large amounts of iodine directly from the ocean. The body needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones, without which much more would not work ... our metabolism would not function properly, we would have little energy, and our minds would be dull.

Immunity and Vitality

B9 with a huge impact

If you were to analyse your diet today, you might find that, despite eating healthily, you’re not getting enough vitamin B9 – folic acid. Avocado toast may be all the rage, but unlike spinach, lentils or broccoli, it doesn’t contain much B9. Folic acid was first isolated from spinach, and although it is most commonly associated with pregnancy, its importance affects us all.

Immunity and Vitality

Histamine Control

Histamine is often perceived negatively, especially for its role in allergic reactions and intolerance. As with many things in life, black-and-white thinking is not suitable for this biogenic amine. As a neurotransmitter, it participates in many critical processes. In defending the body, for example, it supports the enlargement of blood vessels, making it easier for immune cells to access the site of inflammation. At the same time, it stimulates the production of gastric juices (essential for food processing), regulates the sleep cycle, controls appetite, and plays a role in learning, memory, and emotions. Histamine naturally occurs in the human body, and its balance is crucial for health. In the digestive system, it's broken down by the enzyme diamine oxidase. However, if histamine intake is greater than the body can break down, histamine intolerance develops. This imbalance can be caused by stress, poor lifestyle, medicines, or other factors. Excess histamine can lead to unpleasant symptoms, often resembling food allergies or digestive issues. It's essential to understand histamine as an important helper in our body.

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Vitamin B3 Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 - niacin, perhaps also known to the elderly as P. It belongs to the group of B vitamins found in the multiform B-complex. It is a very important group that you need for the proper function of eyesight, mucous membranes, skin, heart... You need it for the proper functioning of heart, muscle and nerve activity.

Harmony

Did you catch the latest trend of nature? Choline and Inositol

Sometimes it seems at first glance that we have everything under control, but the reality is often different. "Liters" of coffee, fast food between duties, endless deadlines, constantly ringing phones. The result is fatigue, problems with concentration, forgetting even simple things, moods changing faster than the weather, and nights full of tossing and turning, as if our mind is running at a minimum. In a hectic pace, we do not realize the importance of proper nutrition. The good news is that nature can save us, in nature everything can be in harmony if we combine it from nature, it is a mysterious duo of choline and inositol.It is an ideal combination not only for the body but also for a tired mind, which is calling for help. Although many are unaware of them, choline and inositol work in every cell of our body, keeping our brain in shape, liver clean, and nerves strong. Their effects were discovered relatively recently. Why should we pay attention to these nutrients? 

Energy

Cordyceps - zombies in reality

Cordyceps sinensis – this is our zombie predator. In China, they call it "winter insect, summer herb". Imagine a fungus that shoots out its spores (seeds) during reproduction in summer, which then attach themselves to the body of an insect. It gradually overgrows the insect's body and parasitises it, literally eating it from the inside, while the insect continues to live, changing its external appearance but continuing to hunt for food until it burrows underground, where it dies and mummifies. The fungus can survive in it for a long time. The fungus literally takes over the host's body, growing out of it in the summer and forming slender "sticks" 5-20 cm high. This inspired the Last of Us video game series, where the Cordyceps fungus turns humans into zombies. In real life, this video game takes place in the real life of insects. The victims are butterfly larvae, large ants, spiders...

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Ashwagandha - Withania Somnifera

“Ashwa” (horse) “gandha” (root smell), the name itself hints at the plant's ability to grant strength and vitality (the strength of the animal hidden in the root). Known as “Indian ginseng” (similar shape), and “winter cherry root” (fruits resemble cherries). From the small shrub with yellow flowers, the root is mainly used in traditional medicine. Due to its calming effects, it's significantly known as the Sleep or Dream Berry. The Latin name somnifera also reveals its property ; invoking sleep.

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Alchemilka - female cloak

Lady's mantle is a perennial herb that originates from England but has spread throughout the world. Its leaves and flower tops have been used for centuries to relieve menstrual problems, which is why it is often called "woman's cloak". However, it is also suitable for men, effectively helping with pain, laryngitis, bleeding gums or as a gargle for laryngitis. Its name comes from the Arabic word al-khimia. Alchemists tried to make gold from various metals, but also to discover ordinary things. One of the secret ingredients in the production of gold was water captured in the leaves of this plant. As far as we know, it didn't help...

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Vitamin A - and I see...

Vitamin A - Retinol, was discovered in 1916. But only 15 years later its chemical structure was determined. And it took another 15 years before we learned to produce it synthetically (in the form of acetate). It's quite rare in dietary supplement stores, which is odd because a lack of it can lead to even gray-blindness.

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Omega 3, precious message of the sea

Do you long to wake up with ease in the morning, look fresher, not feel joint pain, have more energy, be able to focus, and feel better in your body? We could find the solution from fishermen who got up earlier than the sun each morning, went out to the sea, and greeted the new day with a smile. These were men who never knew the doctor, had sharp minds even in old age, their hands still firmly held the fishing nets and they lived functional longevity, often working into their 90s. The fishermen's treasure was exactly fish oil, which works similarly to a lubricant for our body: it helps the heart pump blood, keeps the mind fresh, and joints flexible, without it, the joints would be like an old creaking ship. The message that the sea gives us what we need was conveyed to future generations because some gifts of health are too precious to keep to oneself. 

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Balm for the liver and gallbladder - Dandelion

Dandelion (Latin: Taraxum officinale, also known as milkweed, creamweed, Mayflower) is a weed that is familiar to everyone and found everywhere (especially if nothing else grows overnight on a perfect green lawn, it will even grow in a crack in the asphalt). First and foremost, it is a medicinal plant in the herb long its. The milk ducts contain a white sap that hardens in the air and leaves coloured stains on your hands. Dandelion seeds can travel a kilometre. It is one of the longest flowering plants, and the whole plant is edible, but with a rather unpleasant bitter taste.  

Immunity and Vitality

Fascinating Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

It is not by chance that it is referred to in various countries as the "mushroom of immortality" and the "mushroom of eternal life". In Japan, "Reishi" means "spiritual power". In China, it is known as "Lingzhi", which means "divine mushroom". It is one of the most valuable mushrooms in traditional medicine, used to treat chronic diseases and recognised for over 4,000 years for its powerful effects (similar to women) documented in ancient books. It is also called the "mushroom of happiness" for its ability to relieve ailments such as arthritis, insomnia, pressure pain, persistent weakness, high blood pressure, heart problems, dizziness, mushroom poisoning and diseases...

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Vitamin B3 as an example of how food is medicine

The queen of women’s herbs: Lady’s mantle has long been a trusted ally to women

A superfood we often overlook. Have you heard of aronia?

A superfood we often overlook. Have you heard of aronia?

These 8 herbs will help your little one digest their food easily, without any cramps. Do you recognise them?

These 8 herbs will help your little one digest their food easily, without any cramps. Do you recognise them?

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