Health

Have you ever taken a big bite of a lemon? Sour, isn't it? The word 'acidification' might sound familiar to you. However, 'acidification' can mean something entirely different from a sour taste in your mouth. We're talking about the acidification of the body. Unfortunately, this has far more unpleasant consequences than just a sour face. The good news: you can do something about it, namely deacidification! After reading this article, you'll know all the 'ins and outs' of acidification and can start deacidifying your body.

For a long time, fats had a bad reputation and were anxiously avoided in many diets. Fortunately, we now know better and understand how important healthy fats are for your body. Particularly the Omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are praised for their significant contribution to our health. For instance, DHA is beneficial for brain and eye function, and both DHA and EPA are advantageous for the heart and blood pressure. However, less well-known is the polyunsaturated Omega 6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, abbreviated as GLA. Therefore, we will tell you more about this important fatty acid.

Achoo, achoo; you just can't stop sneezing! And what about those red eyes and itchy nose? There's a good chance you're suffering from hay fever. Especially at this time of year, spring, when pollen is abundant in the air. What exactly is hay fever and more importantly: what helps to alleviate the symptoms?

Is your partner too much in your space, does your stomach feel like a bottomless pit, do you have a nagging headache, and are you getting in your own way? Sound familiar? It could very well be that you are suffering from premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS.

Support your immune system. A healthy lifestyle can help bolster your natural defences. Avoid excessive stress wherever possible, eat healthily, and ensure you get enough sleep and exercise. You might also consider supplementing your diet with adequate vitamin C. It's a fact that vitamin C positively influences your immune system. Want to know how much vitamin C you can take to support your body's natural defences? And which forms of vitamin C you can choose? Read our tips here.

Originating from New Zealand and renowned for its unique properties: Manuka honey. This rare honey is being increasingly used, even in the Netherlands. What makes this honey so special?

There are approximately 50 known nutrients that contribute to the functioning of your body. These nutrients are divided into two categories: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates fall under macronutrients. Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements are micronutrients. All these nutrients contribute to the physiological functions of humans. They support and regulate all processes occurring in the body, such as the building of muscles, bones, cells, organs, and blood. Proteins can even influence hormone balance.

Synergy (Greek: synergia, cooperation) is a concept that describes a process in which the combination of parts yields more than the sum of the parts.

To answer the question above briefly: no, light therapy does not aid in the production of vitamin D. We explain below how your body actually produces vitamin D and how you can use a daylight lamp.

Jet lag can do strange things to you: feeling the urge to sleep while the world around you is just waking up. Feeling ravenous at 'inappropriate' times. Or being unable to fall asleep while the streets are quiet and the night has long since fallen. Fortunately, we often experience it for a good reason: a wonderful holiday. But it can be quite annoying.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin, deriving its name from the Danish word 'Koagulations Vitamin', which was assigned by the Danish researcher Hendrik Dam. Coagulation, as it is written in English, is another term for blood clotting. Hendrik Dam discovered at the beginning of the last century that vitamin K has a blood-clotting effect in our bodies. Only relatively recently has scientific research shown that vitamin K plays an even more significant role in our bodies. It contributes to the maintenance of strong bones by supporting the absorption of calcium in our bone tissue. This is particularly true for the easily absorbable form, vitamin K2.

Magnesium has been extremely popular for years, and we are often asked which form is best absorbed. Therefore, we explain it below.

It's clear; men and women think, feel, and communicate in genuinely different ways. But what about the physiological needs of our bodies? Is there a difference in nutritional requirements, and should men choose different supplements than women?

Have you always been on the lookout for a diet that is both simple to follow and maintain, while also being healthy and delivering spectacular results? Perhaps 'Intermittent Fasting' is just what you need. Category and Product Manager Pepijn Aardewijn wanted to lose weight and delved into the fascinating world of fasting. He has since lost 20 kilograms! Below is his story, findings, and observations about this new diet craze that has flown over from America.

In each season, your digestion functions differently. This is quite convenient, as our diet also changes with the seasons. It’s no coincidence that during cold and harsh weather, you suddenly develop an irresistible craving for heavier and more substantial food. Unconsciously, you are working to balance your vata, pitta, and kapha. Naturally, during the colder seasons, you tend to eat warm and nourishing dishes like a 'nice bowl of pea soup' and other meal soups, mashed dishes, and casseroles. Ayurveda also favours a warm breakfast in autumn and winter, such as oatmeal porridge, nuts, and dried fruits.

Many people take extra Vitamin B12, particularly vegetarians and vegans. If you are taking Vitamin B12 supplements, it might be useful to know which form is most readily absorbed. We have outlined this for you below.

Various factors influence the production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you fall asleep at night. Here we explain what constitutes a good 'melatonin diet', what foods to avoid, and what other factors may affect your sleep hormones.

Your menstruation becomes irregular, you notice that you sometimes react differently than usual... and you wonder: could I be entering menopause? If you haven't menstruated for the last 12 months, you can confidently say that your last period has occurred. However, the actual transition begins before this. Menopause is a natural process that every woman experiences. As no more eggs mature in your ovaries, the production of the female hormone oestrogen decreases. Oestrogen influences numerous functions in your body, including your heart, blood vessels, bones, head, breasts, and bladder. Thus, your body needs to adjust to the changing oestrogen levels. These natural changes in your body can cause a reaction in the organs, leading to so-called menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and depressive episodes. Research has shown that 80% of all women experience symptoms during menopause.