What is calcium and where does it occur? Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earth’s crust, which is why it is found everywhere – in rocks, soils, water, and living organisms. Milk and dairy products, in particular,…
Heavy metals detox: These natural wonders help with that
Heavy metals are omnipresent in our environment, even if we often forget this because they cannot be seen. The most common source of heavy metals is industrial facilities such as steel mills or paper industries, which release the metals into…
In Focus: Vitamin B6
What is vitamin B6 and where does it occur? Vitamin B6 is a combination of various substances (pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine) found in plants and animals in small amounts. This compound is mainly sourced from meat, fish, nuts, wholemeal products,…
Eyes & Sight: Helpful tips against vision loss
A visual impairment does not always have to be a sign of old age. Many younger people suffer from reduced vision. According to a study, almost 2/3 of the German population wear glasses. The number of spectacle wearers has remained…
Fingernails: What their structure says about our health
Fragile, brittle fingernails that splinter easily are not uncommon. The causes are usually very different and can range from vitamin deficiency to thyroid disease. This symptom is particularly prevalent in women. Onychoschisis & Onychorrhexis Depending on how the fingernails break,…
In focus: amino acids
Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and are therefore indispensable for the human organism, as it consists of about 20 % proteins. A large part of our muscles, cells and tissues consists of amino acids, therefore they…
In Focus: Coenzyme Q10
What is coenzyme Q10 and where does it occur? Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble substance similar to vitamin E, which is produced by the body itself, but can also be absorbed through nutrition. When the body ages, it begins to…
Impure skin: The causes from a holistic point of view
Blemished skin often affects not only adolescents but also adults of all ages. The fact that blackheads, pimples and acne are often caused by the wrong diet is mostly ignored in medical circles or declared as wrong. However, it has…
Natural tips that can relieve menopause symptoms
The hormonal change during the menopause does not always have to be accompanied by countless discomforts. Women who suffer from hot flushes, headaches, mood swings and hair loss during the menopause can counteract this with simple tips. What is menopause?…
Always tired and exhausted? Tips for more energy
Getting up in the morning is becoming more and more difficult, you feel tired and fatigued even during the day and it is difficult to motivate yourself to do anything. Daily stress, long working days, lack of sleep and exercise,…