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.
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.
Cordyceps - zombie v realite
Cordyceps sinensis - to je náš zombie predátor. V Číne ju volajú "v zime hmyz, v lete byliny". Predstavte si hubu, ktorá pri rozmnožovaní v lete vystreľuje svoje spóry (semeno) a to sa uchytí na tele hmyzu. Postupne prerastá jeho telo a parazituje na ňom, postupne ho zvnútra doslova zožerie, pričom hmyz naďalej žije, mení sa aj jeho vonkajšia podoba ale naďalej zháňa potravu, až kým nezalezie pod zem, kde uhynie a mumifikuje sa. Huba v ňom dokáže prežiť aj dlhšie obdobie. Huba doslova ovládne telo hostiteľa, v lete z jeho tela vyrastie, vytvorí štíhle "paličky" vysoké 5-20cm. Toto inšpirovalo sériu videohier Last of Us kde huba Cordyceps urobí z ľudstva zombíkov. V reálnom živote sa táto videohra odohráva v skutočnom živote hmyzu. Obeťami sú larvy motýľov, veľké mravce, pavúky...
Balzam na pečeň a žlčník - Púpava lekárska
Púpava (anglicky dandelion, latinsky Taraxum officinale, inak aj mlieč, smotánka, májik) je každému dobre a všade prítomná burina (hlavne ak sa z tej medicíny nič nevyskytuje cez noc na perfektnom zelenom trávniku, vyrastie dokonca v štrbine asfaltu), v prvom rade je to liečivá rastlina v bylinke dlho jeho. Mliečne kanáliky obsahujú bielu šťavu, ktorá tuhne na vzduchu a zanecháva farebné škvrny na rukách. Semená púpavy dokážu precestovať kilometer. Patrí medzi najdlhšie kvitnúce rastliny, celá je jedlá avšak s nie veľmi príjemnou horkastou chuťou.
Kolagén+C+kyselina hyalurónová - recept na krásu a mladosť
Každý chce pre svoje zdravie urobiť maximum a keď sa zahĺbi do štúdia výživových doplnkov, tak čoskoro zistím, že aby splnil denný príjem všetkých potrebných látok, tak by musel denne konzumovať poriadnu dávku kapsúl. Samozrejme, ako pri všetkom, aj tu musíme použiť zdravý, sedliacky rozum.
Surprisingly Resilient Maca - Peruvian Cress
This remarkable plant (Lepidium mayenii) from the Peruvian Andes, where it is grown at extreme altitudes (4000 m a.s.l.). It is incredibly resilient and can survive and grow in conditions where most other plant species would not survive, such as low temperatures, strong winds, and intense UV radiation. Its ability to adapt to harsh environments enriches it with nutrients and substances that positively impact the human body, enhancing resistance to both physical and mental stress.
