Beauty and Skin
Pill fatigue: Alternative forms of dietary supplements
The supplements market today is highly dynamic, changing rapidly and giving rise to new trends. More and more people simply refuse to start their day by swallowing hard tablets, which are sometimes too large. The result is a massive shift in the dietary supplements market. New forms are coming to the fore, such as jelly vitamins, soluble powder mixes, effervescent tablets and drinks, which combine clinically proven formulations with a pleasant taste and ease of use. What was once a necessary chore suddenly becomes something to look forward to, making it much easier to stick to.
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...
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.
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 addition to supplements, functioning and various supplements, our body needs to 100% and the so-called trace substances. The designation "trace" means that our body needs it only in small amounts. We need 10mg of zinc per day, which is 37 times smaller compared to magnesium (375mg). It would seem that we are talking about a complete uselessness. However, the opposite is true. Zinc affects over 200 biochemical reactions in our body!
Health
Zinc - the killer of fatigue
In addition to supplements, functioning and various supplements, our body needs to 100% and the so-called trace substances. The designation "trace" means that our body needs it only in small amounts. We need 10mg of zinc per day, which is 37 times smaller compared to magnesium (375mg). It would seem that we are talking about a complete uselessness. However, the opposite is true. Zinc affects over 200 biochemical reactions in our body!
Since time immemorial, people have sought out miraculous herbs and mushrooms that promote health, cure deadly diseases and enhance male potency. Every culture has its own guaranteed aphrodisiacs. In our country, oysters and chocolate are particularly well known. Recently, however, especially with the development of tourism, we are gradually learning about other stimulants that people use, often on the other side of the planet. One of the oldest substances for promoting potency is Peruvian maca.
Immunity and Vitality
Maca - Peruvian ginseng
Since time immemorial, people have sought out miraculous herbs and mushrooms that promote health, cure deadly diseases and enhance male potency. Every culture has its own guaranteed aphrodisiacs. In our country, oysters and chocolate are particularly well known. Recently, however, especially with the development of tourism, we are gradually learning about other stimulants that people use, often on the other side of the planet. One of the oldest substances for promoting potency is Peruvian maca.
If you are active on social media, you are surely familiar with the term milk thistle. It is the phenomenon of 2024, with advertisements for this "miracle herb" everywhere you look. Unlike other dietary supplements, no one questions the effects of this plant. Opinions differ only on individual products and methods of processing. What is so miraculous about this thistle?
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Milk thistle and liver
If you are active on social media, you are surely familiar with the term milk thistle. It is the phenomenon of 2024, with advertisements for this "miracle herb" everywhere you look. Unlike other dietary supplements, no one questions the effects of this plant. Opinions differ only on individual products and methods of processing. What is so miraculous about this thistle?
Have you heard about this fascinating fungus with its peculiar appearance and way of existence? The names „Chinese caterpillar, Himalayan gold or mushroom of longevity“ do not reveal much ...
Energy
Cordyceps sinensis with an incredible life cycle
Have you heard about this fascinating fungus with its peculiar appearance and way of existence? The names „Chinese caterpillar, Himalayan gold or mushroom of longevity“ do not reveal much ...
You certainly know the feeling when you feel threatened. A big dog ran at you from behind the fence, your boss plowed into you in a meeting and carried you under the ground, or your mortgage is due tomorrow and you just got fired from your job. In such cases, the body produces a steroid hormone - cortisol. This already protects us in dangerous situations and the body prepares the "fight or flight" position. The heart pumps, blood rushes to vital organs, pain levels suppress... You say to yourself - the most useful thing under the sun!
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Ashwagandha - cortisol tamer
You certainly know the feeling when you feel threatened. A big dog ran at you from behind the fence, your boss plowed into you in a meeting and carried you under the ground, or your mortgage is due tomorrow and you just got fired from your job. In such cases, the body produces a steroid hormone - cortisol. This already protects us in dangerous situations and the body prepares the "fight or flight" position. The heart pumps, blood rushes to vital organs, pain levels suppress... You say to yourself - the most useful thing under the sun!
In addition to the well-known B-Komplex mix of B vitamins, individual vitamins can also be purchased as salt. What is it good for? The well-known set of B vitamins is a good nutritional supplement, you have an overall vitamin deficiency in the body. However, if you are not addressing a specific problem, sometimes the specific type of vitamin you need to supplement is more appropriate. So why is vitamin B2 needed?
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Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
In addition to the well-known B-Komplex mix of B vitamins, individual vitamins can also be purchased as salt. What is it good for? The well-known set of B vitamins is a good nutritional supplement, you have an overall vitamin deficiency in the body. However, if you are not addressing a specific problem, sometimes the specific type of vitamin you need to supplement is more appropriate. So why is vitamin B2 needed?
Vitamin B1 belongs to the B1 to B12 groups, which we refer to collectively as the B complex. All vitamins in this group should be supplemented under this name. But do I only need one of them? You need the whole group – the most important vitamins from the B group can be obtained separately.
Energy
Vitamin B1 Thiamine
Vitamin B1 belongs to the B1 to B12 groups, which we refer to collectively as the B complex. All vitamins in this group should be supplemented under this name. But do I only need one of them? You need the whole group – the most important vitamins from the B group can be obtained separately.
There's a scene in an old movie where Grandma or Grandpa make little kids drink a spoonful of fish oil every morning. The kids hate it, it tastes disgusting. "But you'll be healthy!"- is the sentence of the caring grandparents. Where did this come from? It is still true today, except that science has managed to turn the miraculous fish oil into "ordinary" tablets or extracts with no normal taste.
Health
Omega 3 protects your cardiovascular system
There's a scene in an old movie where Grandma or Grandpa make little kids drink a spoonful of fish oil every morning. The kids hate it, it tastes disgusting. "But you'll be healthy!"- is the sentence of the caring grandparents. Where did this come from? It is still true today, except that science has managed to turn the miraculous fish oil into "ordinary" tablets or extracts with no normal taste.
If you have even the slightest interest in exercise, recovery, or maintaining or boosting your vitality, you’ve no doubt come across the term ‘creatine’. Creatine won’t turn your life upside down, nor will it ‘turn you into’ an Olympic weightlifter, but of all the supplements out there, it is the one whose effects scientists have studied the most. It has clear, proven benefits, which we’ll be discussing today.
Joints and Movement
Why is creatine one of the best nutritional supplements?
If you have even the slightest interest in exercise, recovery, or maintaining or boosting your vitality, you’ve no doubt come across the term ‘creatine’. Creatine won’t turn your life upside down, nor will it ‘turn you into’ an Olympic weightlifter, but of all the supplements out there, it is the one whose effects scientists have studied the most. It has clear, proven benefits, which we’ll be discussing today.
You’re standing in front of the mirror, applying the third step of your evening skincare routine. The serum promises to smooth out wrinkles within fourteen days, the moisturiser cost half your pay, and yet you still feel that by the afternoon your skin is dull and tight again. Add to that nails that split at the slightest touch, thinning hair, and a quiet crack in your knee whenever you get up from the sofa or do a morning squat.
Beauty and Skin
SUPPLEMENTATION 101: Nourish your beauty from within
You’re standing in front of the mirror, applying the third step of your evening skincare routine. The serum promises to smooth out wrinkles within fourteen days, the moisturiser cost half your pay, and yet you still feel that by the afternoon your skin is dull and tight again. Add to that nails that split at the slightest touch, thinning hair, and a quiet crack in your knee whenever you get up from the sofa or do a morning squat.
The clock hand points to two in the afternoon. An empty glass stands on the desk; the third cup of coffee is getting cold; and the muscle tension around the eyelid or calf begins to throb uncomfortably. My body is sending out signals of exhaustion, even though my fluid intake and consumption of stimulants look flawless on paper.
Energy
SUPPLEMENTATION 101: Cellular energy and hydration
The clock hand points to two in the afternoon. An empty glass stands on the desk; the third cup of coffee is getting cold; and the muscle tension around the eyelid or calf begins to throb uncomfortably. My body is sending out signals of exhaustion, even though my fluid intake and consumption of stimulants look flawless on paper.
Why do you wake up feeling tired even after 8 hours in bed?
Harmony
SUPPLEMENTATION 101: Stress and Sleep Hygiene
Why do you wake up feeling tired even after 8 hours in bed?
For some of us, fast food and that feeling of heaviness go hand in hand. So you opt for a healthier option – perhaps with an egg, seeds and plenty of fibre – and expect to feel the difference. But instead, do you feel as though you’ve swallowed a boulder? Your trousers start to feel tight, your tummy swells up and your energy levels drop so sharply that you find yourself thinking about your third coffee of the day and feeling physically irritable. Does this sound familiar?
Digestion and Detox
SUPPLEMENTATION 101: Digestion and Metabolism
For some of us, fast food and that feeling of heaviness go hand in hand. So you opt for a healthier option – perhaps with an egg, seeds and plenty of fibre – and expect to feel the difference. But instead, do you feel as though you’ve swallowed a boulder? Your trousers start to feel tight, your tummy swells up and your energy levels drop so sharply that you find yourself thinking about your third coffee of the day and feeling physically irritable. Does this sound familiar?
You know how it is. A chilly morning rolls round, your throat feels a bit scratchy, and your hand automatically reaches into the cupboard for a remedy. But instead of a big, hard-to-swallow tablet, you pull out a fragrant orange-flavoured jelly sweet or a refreshing lozenge. It tastes great. So, an hour later at your computer, you have another one. And another in the afternoon – after all, it’s ‘just a vitamin to boost your immunity’.
Beauty and Skin
They taste like sweets, but their effect is much stronger. Why aren’t soluble and jelly dietary supplements meant to be eaten as a treat?
You know how it is. A chilly morning rolls round, your throat feels a bit scratchy, and your hand automatically reaches into the cupboard for a remedy. But instead of a big, hard-to-swallow tablet, you pull out a fragrant orange-flavoured jelly sweet or a refreshing lozenge. It tastes great. So, an hour later at your computer, you have another one. And another in the afternoon – after all, it’s ‘just a vitamin to boost your immunity’.
The alarm goes off in the morning. My first thought isn’t of the new day, but of the espresso machine. At two in the afternoon, the familiar mental slump sets in, so a second – perhaps even a third – cup follows. But instead of a surge of fresh creativity and alertness, all that comes is a pounding heart, a slight trembling of the fingers and that strange combination where the body is tense but the brain remains shrouded in a thick fog.
Energy
What should you do if you’re running out of energy and coffee isn’t cutting it anymore?
The alarm goes off in the morning. My first thought isn’t of the new day, but of the espresso machine. At two in the afternoon, the familiar mental slump sets in, so a second – perhaps even a third – cup follows. But instead of a surge of fresh creativity and alertness, all that comes is a pounding heart, a slight trembling of the fingers and that strange combination where the body is tense but the brain remains shrouded in a thick fog.
When we talk about looking after our bodies, most of us automatically think of magnesium, vitamin C, zinc or collagen. However, there is one key element that makes up around 0.25 per cent of our total body weight, yet is often overlooked in everyday conversations about health: organic sulphur.
Health
The forgotten mineral of beauty and movement. Why does the body need more of it than we realise?
When we talk about looking after our bodies, most of us automatically think of magnesium, vitamin C, zinc or collagen. However, there is one key element that makes up around 0.25 per cent of our total body weight, yet is often overlooked in everyday conversations about health: organic sulphur.
Do you know that feeling? You step out of the house in the morning, greeted by thick fog; a cold wind chills you to the bone as it ‘sneaks’ under your coat; and on the tram or in the office, you can already hear the first coughs coming from all around. Autumn and winter have their undeniable charm – warm jumpers, evenings under a blanket and a crackling fire. But for our bodies, this is a period of a real ordeal.
Immunity and Vitality
How to prepare your body for chilly weather: 5 daily rituals for a strong immune system
Do you know that feeling? You step out of the house in the morning, greeted by thick fog; a cold wind chills you to the bone as it ‘sneaks’ under your coat; and on the tram or in the office, you can already hear the first coughs coming from all around. Autumn and winter have their undeniable charm – warm jumpers, evenings under a blanket and a crackling fire. But for our bodies, this is a period of a real ordeal.
Do you try your best to drink the recommended two to three litres of water a day, yet still feel tired in the afternoon, with your body feeling stiff and your skin looking pale and lifeless?
Immunity and Vitality
The secret of cellular hydration and the body’s morning reboot
Do you try your best to drink the recommended two to three litres of water a day, yet still feel tired in the afternoon, with your body feeling stiff and your skin looking pale and lifeless?
You may be familiar with this: despite using a high-quality moisturiser, by the end of the day your skin feels tight and tired, and the fine lines around your eyes and mouth seem somehow more pronounced. We often tend to reach for more serums, but the condition of your skin is, first and foremost, a reflection of the processes taking place deep beneath its surface.
Beauty and Skin
How collagen helps combat wrinkles and skin dehydration
You may be familiar with this: despite using a high-quality moisturiser, by the end of the day your skin feels tight and tired, and the fine lines around your eyes and mouth seem somehow more pronounced. We often tend to reach for more serums, but the condition of your skin is, first and foremost, a reflection of the processes taking place deep beneath its surface.
