Sports injuries such as a sprained ankle, a bruise or a pulled muscle – are not a serious illness, but they can still mentally and physically upset an athlete. Depending on the severity and intensity of the injury, the healing…
Treating Knee Pain Naturally
When climbing stairs becomes difficult, walking downhill and cycling is painful, it is usually our knees that are to blame. Pain in the knee is one of the most frequent reasons why people consult a doctor. For successful treatment, it…
The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
In our daily lives, we tend to be very comfortable. We often do not walk enough, and take the elevator and escalator all the time. Insufficient exercise and sitting for hours harms our health. Exercise is not only important for…
How to Avoid Thrombosis on Your Vacation
Dancing in Cuba, surfing in Bali, diving in the Maldives, Piña Colada drinking in Hawaii, bungee jumping in New Zealand, all this is just a flight away. But the health risks of these long-haul flights should not be underestimated. Due…
Tips for beautiful summer legs
Make sure your legs are visible in time when the thermometer climbs back up! After months of hiding in jeans and leggings, it’s time to get your legs back to daylight or sunlight. At the moment, the heat makes us…
Sufficient Glutamine Intake Critical for Endurance Training
Many athletes have experienced severe gastrointestinal discomfort during training and exercise. This has affected more than half of all athletes, most commonly during endurance training. Could the amino acid glutamine eliminate this pain and make endurance training more enjoyable? Up…
Micronutrients for Athletes
An optimal micronutrient supply through natural foods is nowadays no longer feasible for many athletes. Thus it is tried to compensate this lack by means of various preparations. Often preparations are taken arbitrarily, which promise apart from performance optimization also…
Probiotics: Boosting an athlete’s immune system
Competitive athletes often train for a single competition for years in order to deliver a peak performance on the big day. However, on the day of the competition, respiratory sickness, colds, coughs, or hoarseness can affect the athlete. As we will…
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Can Ward Off Osteoporosis
The decrease in our bone density is part of a normal aging process, but can lead to a high risk of fractures, especially in women. A healthy lifestyle with sufficient physical activity is the first measure to prevent osteoporosis. In…
Back to the Fundamentals – Sleep, Exercise, & Nutrition
Who doesn’t want to be able to concentrate on the essentials, have a clear head for the important topics, and reduce stress? In order to increase our mental performance, we should focus on three pillars: sleep, exercise and nutrition. These…
