Author: Esther Neumann
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Small but Important – The Spleen
If everything is going well in the bloodstream, it is not even palpable. The doctor can only palpate it when it is enlarged. It has very important tasks in the defense against diseases and in the red blood cell turnover. We are talking about the spleen. Find out in this article why it is important…
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Mitochondria – Power Plants of Our Cells
They are found in almost every cell in our body. Without it, we couldn’t produce energy. We couldn’t breathe, nor would our hearts beat. We couldn’t move a muscle, nothing would work. This refers to a tiny organelle in our cells with the peculiar name mitochondrion. Find out more about them in this article.
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Pancreas, Diabetes and Meal Frequency
Diabetics normally know that the pancreas is important for insulin production. But the pancreas has many more important functions for the digestive system. What can we do to take good care of it? And did you know that snacking can stress out your pancreas? In this article you will find out everything that you need…
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Acne – Battle of Hormones
Acne takes worldwide the top position of all dermatological diagnoses. 80 – 85% of all teenagers suffer from acne to a greater or lesser extent. What is causing this skin disease, and how can we get rid of it? Find out all you need to know in this article.
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Life Without Addictions
Almost as old as mankind is the desire to alter our perceptions of life by taking psychotropic substances. People who can no longer stand their environment or their living situation try to forget their situation by consuming legal or illegal drugs. What is addiction? Who is at risk? Where is the way out? In this article you…
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Stones at the Wrong Place
Can stones be at the wrong place? That happens not only in our garden, but also in our body. If stones are forming on the wrong place, they can be painful. Read in this article everything you need to know about kidney stones.
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Breastfeeding – The Best Start into Life
Breast milk makes smart! On average, breastfed children have an intelligence quotient that is three points higher. Breast-fed children are less likely to suffer from allergies. The close contact with the mother gives the baby a feeling of security. The nutritional composition of breast milk is optimally tailored to the newborn. Breast milk is always…
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Why Local Foods are Better for You
Kiwis from New Zealand, tomatoes from Mexico, bananas from Ecuador, grapes from South Africa … Shopping in the supermarket is like immersing yourself in the big wide world. Also, contemplating the variety of fruits and vegetables available, it is hardly possible to tell which season is outside the supermarket. Find out in this article why…
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Echinacea – An Old Medicinal Plant
They are here again, the cold, wet days when we long for the hot summer days. And with them come colds, coughs and sore throats, the uninvited companions of the cold season. But we are not at their mercy for better or worse, we can strengthen our immune system. And if we do catch a…
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Chlorophyll and Your Health
They have almost the same chemical formula: chlorophyll – the green plant pigment, hemoglobin – the red blood pigment in humans, and cobalamin (vitamin B12), which is essential for the development of red blood cells. Isn’t that fascinating? When I first noted the similarity of these three compounds during my study as a nutritionist, I…
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Food for Good Mood
Why do we feel like chocolate when the weather is cold and cloudy, when we are lovesick or worried, but on a hot, bright summer day our mouths water when we have a crispy plate of salad in front of us? Our eating behavior is largely dependent on moods, humor and the environment. If there…
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The Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and increased triglycerides with simultaneously decreased HDL are the precursors of a heart attack. In the US, one third of the adult population suffer from metabolic syndrome, and in women at the age of 70 and over, the prevalence rises to about 60%((J.S.Moore et. al. Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence…