Dr. med. Wolfgang A. Schuhmayer
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Wissenschaftsjournalist, Österreichisches Institut für tiergestützte Salutogenese & Forschung, Großmotten

Coenzyme Q10 Protects Gums from Disease

Gum inflammation or gingivitis is an epidemic of affects millions of people. In addition to countermeasures, treatment options are relatively limited. This makes the promising study results with ubiquinol all the more relevant. 500 different bacterial strains in the oral…

The New Treatment for Psoriasis – Pine Bark Extract

Pine trees have been cultivated since ancient times for their tasty seeds. The essential oils of the bark are now seeing increased interest as an additional medication for psoriasis, in order to reduce the side effects of standard therapy and…

Coenzyme Q10 for Younger Skin

As one ages, skin damage becomes a larger problem. However, UVA radiation can be at least partially cushioned by ubiquinol, also known as coenzyme Q10. Not forever young, but better! Sunlight consists of a spectrum of different wavelengths – visible…

Finding alternative ways: Lowering Cholesterol Naturally

Billions flow into medical research, but not all solutions come from pharmaceutical laboratories. Lowering cholesterol is big business, but it can also be easier! Ubiquinol – the active form of coenzyme Q10 – is one of the strongest fat-soluble antioxidants…

Plant Estrogen May Counter Breast Cancer

Synthetic estrogens fell into “disfavour” because of the suspicion of triggering breast cancer under certain conditions.  The fact is that plant estrogens do just the opposite! For more than three decades, scientists have been discussing the advantages and disadvantages of…

Have a Cold? Try Probiotics

The connections between intestinal health and other parts of the body such as the psyche or the immune system are becoming increasingly clear. When it comes to colds, there are people who are not helped by over the counter products,…

Omega 3 Chills Us Out

Increased propensity for violence and impaired social behaviour are not always psychologically interpretable phenomena. Also key micronutrient deficits can play a role. Concretely the Omega-3-Fatty-Acids, which occur in several specific foods. They make you cool, chilled-out, and relaxed. Urban areas…

Treatment and Prevention of Herpes with L-Lysine

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections are very common worldwide. The SV-1 strain is the main cause of infections of the mouth and lips, including fever blisters. It is transmitted through direct body contact such as kissing or through shared utensils…

How Alcohol Consumption Influences Sleep

Alcohol and sleep deprivation are closely linked. However the connection is misunderstood, because alcohol is still wrongly regarded as a “sleep mediator” or even a “sleep robber”, in particular because it reduces the sleep quality. We must be careful with…

Winter Depression: Tips for Prevention

Depression is a common problem. Up to 20% of people suffer from it at some point in their lives. It can be assumed that about 5 % of the population currently suffer from depression – in Germany alone this is…