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A new year! The time around New Year is a wonderful time. It is a time to pause, reflect and make new plans. For as an ancient Buddhist saying goes: No matter how arduous yesterday was, you can always begin...

The intestine with its huge surface area is considered the centre of the immune system. Probiotics are absorbed directly through the gastrointestinal tract. They are a preparation of viable microorganisms that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have a health-promoting influence...

Vitamin D is known to many as the "bone-strengthening vitamin". However, this unique vitamin has much more to offer than meets the eye. It has far-reaching effects on metabolic processes in the intestine, brain, heart, skin and lymphocytes. One thing...

An ancient, inconspicuous Greek medicinal herb that grows on the dry slopes of the Greek mountains is once again in high demand. Prized since time immemorial in Greek folk medicine, cistus (Cistus incanus), also called cistus, has become popular as...

The best prerequisite for health is an intact intestinal flora. If this is out of balance due to illness, medication (such as antibiotics), stress, lack of sleep or a poor diet, we suffer from tiredness and fatigue, digestive problems, stomach...

Food supplements with fermented drinks and ferment cures are based on naturopathic conviction and ancient knowledge. Traditional fermentation has been recognised for generations as a powerful way of refining high-quality foods. Today we know more precisely how strongly the resulting...

Linseed grows regionally, is either ground or cold pressed into oil and is considered one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3. Linseed oil (flaxseed oil) is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and, with lots of vitamin E, is one...

Vitamin C is widely recognised for its impressive health benefits, especially for the immune system. But have you ever heard of liposomal vitamin C? This innovative form of the vitamin brings together the best of both worlds, offering improved bioavailability...

Algae oil, produced from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp., is becoming increasingly important in the world of dietary supplements. This tiny algae is not only a natural, but also a vegan source of Omega 3 for the essential fatty acids DHA...

More and more people are coming down with more and more people are coming down with colds or even flu. How can we prevent infection and illness? Even Paracelsus, founder of traditional European medicine, claimed that against every evil there...

The black elder (Sambucus nigra), also known as the "elder bush" or "elderberry bush", is a remarkable plant with a rich history of medicinal use. Its showy, fragrant flowers and dark berries have not only been valued in folk medicine...

A well-stocked first-aid kit is also part of preparing for a holiday. In our blog post "Checkliste Reiseapotheke" we have already compiled a detailed list of all the medicines that are essential for the usual cases such as minor injuries,...

The temperatures are rising and rising. For many, it's off to the long-awaited holiday, where high temperatures are easier to bear. For all those at home suffering from the high heat, we ve collected a few tips on how to cool...

The sprouting and blossoming of plants in many places is not always a source of joy. Allergy sufferers often suffer from runny noses, watery and burning eyes, sneezing and physical weakness. It is not only worthwhile for those affected to...

With the beginning of Lent, the question arises again and again which fasting method is the right one. One thing in advance - there is no right or wrong, but rather what is good for me and which method makes...

Thanks to its antioxidants, cistus tea strengthens our immune system. We have summarised everything you need to know about the effect and use of this medicinal tea. What is cistus and how does it work? Cistus tea is made from...

Did you know that already a glass of carrot juice a day provides you with many important vitamins and minerals? Because carrots contain a lot of beta-carotene, this is converted in the body to vitamin A, which is why it...

Ginger has many health benefits - it boosts digestion and metabolism, fights infections, is antibacterial and helps strengthen the immune system. With this recipe, you can whip up a ginger turmeric lemon shot that is rich in vitamins, minerals and...

Fire Cider is a fiery vinegar decoction that is mainly known in the USA and is appreciated for its warming and expectorant effect. With Fire Cider, the name says it all: the fiery cold drink gets the circulation going in...

Doctors of antiquity, such as Hippocrates, already swore by the health-promoting effect of the medicinal drink Oxymel. Translated, it means sour honey, because its main ingredients are vinegar ("oxos") and honey ("meli"), as well as additional herbs or spices, depending...

L-lysine belongs to the group of essential amino acids - those amino acids that are vital for us but which the body cannot produce itself. A sufficient supply of L-lysine is important - especially vegans and competitive athletes should make...