Category: Body & Complaints

Silent inflammation: Why your body is constantly in alarm mode

Tiredness, concentration problems, diffuse pain or the feeling of being permanently under stress - often these symptoms cannot be clearly explained. Blood values are inconspicuous and there are no clear diagnoses. One possible trigger that is often overlooked is silent inflammation. This is a low-grade, chronic inflammatory reaction that puts a long-term strain on the body without typical [...]

Added sugars in everyday life—how beneficial are they really?

Sugar is omnipresent in our everyday lives, yet at the same time there is a growing awareness of the need to reduce our sugar consumption. Sugar additives and sugar substitutes are often cited as possible alternatives. But how useful are they really? And how do the different types differ? In this article, we take a holistic look at sugar additives, classify them objectively, and show what is important when it comes to conscious consumption.

ADHD symptoms and natural treatment – tips for children and adults

In an age where sensory overload, constant availability, and pressure to perform are part of everyday life, more and more people are finding it difficult to focus their attention. Children in particular, but also many adults, struggle with concentration problems, forgetfulness, or inner restlessness, often due to attention deficit syndrome, or ADS for short. The symptoms are varied and manifest differently in each person: from mental wandering [...]

Adrenal gland & exhaustion: causes, symptoms & natural help

Many women are familiar with the feeling of constant tiredness, listlessness and inner exhaustion - despite getting enough sleep and eating a healthy diet. The cause is often suspected to be stress, hormonal changes or a lack of nutrients. However, a small but extremely important organ plays an often overlooked role: the adrenal gland, which plays a key role in how your body reacts to stress and provides energy [...].

Vitamins and minerals at a glance: What your body really needs

No matter how consciously we eat or how much we pay attention to our lifestyle - in our hectic everyday lives, important nutrients often fall by the wayside. Our food today is no longer as rich in nutrients as it used to be, and stress, lack of sleep or an unbalanced diet do the rest. This is precisely where high-quality multivitamin supplements come in: They are designed to help close supply gaps [...]

Why zinc and vitamin C are the perfect combination for your immune system

Zinc and vitamin C are among the best-known micronutrients for a strong immune system - and for good reason. Both play a central role in the defense against pathogens, support cell protection and promote regeneration in times of physical stress. But they work particularly effectively as a team: while vitamin C provides antioxidant protection, zinc activates important [...]

Vitamin D3 + K2: effects, benefits and why they belong together

Vitamin D3 has become one of the best-known micronutrients in recent years - and not without reason: it performs central tasks in the body, strengthens the immune system, regulates the calcium balance and is crucial for stable bones. Less well known, but at least as important, is its partner: vitamin K2. Only in combination do both vitamins develop their full [...]

Collagen: effects, benefits and what you need to know about the structural protein

Collagen has been a much-discussed topic for some time - in skin care, nutritional supplements and medicine. In fact, it is the most abundant structural protein in the human body and plays a central role in skin, joints, connective tissue and bones.Why collagen is so important, when and why the body's own production decreases and how a targeted supplement can support [...].

Understanding dietary supplements correctly - why they are useful for many people

We come across food supplements everywhere - in drugstores, pharmacies and in many people's everyday lives. But do we really need them? In a world full of stress, industrially processed food and growing health awareness, it's worth taking a closer look. This blog gives you a clear overview: What dietary supplements are, why they have become relevant to many - and what you [...]

Muscle cramps - causes, symptoms and holistic help

A stabbing pain in the calf, a twitch in the thigh or a cramped back in the middle of the night - muscle cramps are a common phenomenon that affects many people on a regular basis. They can occur spontaneously, during sport, while sleeping or even at rest. They are often dismissed as harmless. But anyone who suffers from frequent muscle cramps knows how [...]