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While some people enjoy an annual detox juice programme, others are convinced that detoxing is not scientifically proven. Despite this, many people report feeling more energetic, slimmer, and happier after a detox or fasting period. How is this possible? Is it a placebo effect where your brain immediately responds as soon as you actively focus on your health? Or is it perhaps scientifically challenging to prove that a detox can be a pleasant, healthy support for some? Let's find out.
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What would it be like to remain mentally sharp and physically fit beyond the age of 100? And what is our body capable of when we take optimal care of it? The fascination with long life has captivated us for centuries. The term longevity, for instance, is derived from the Latin word longaevitās. In ancient Rome, clever minds combined the words longus (long) and vita (life). In this blog, we delve into what it is and provide tips on how you can improve your longevity. Shall we read on?
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‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’ is one of the most famous sayings of Hippocrates. The Greek physician considered healthy eating an important tool in medicine and recognised its healing properties. But what exactly is healthy nutrition? If you ask ten people what ‘healthy eating’ means, you are likely to get ten different answers. It is clear that healthy eating is different for everyone. After reading this article, you will have a clear understanding of what is considered a healthy dietary routine according to orthomolecular medicine, and we will provide tips on how to optimise your diet where necessary.
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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.
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It comes from New Zealand and is known for its remarkable properties: Manuka honey. This rare honey is being used more and more, including in the Netherlands. What is it that makes this honey so special?
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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.
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Synergy (Greek: synergia, cooperation) is a term that describes a process in which the combination of parts produces more than the sum of those parts.
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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.
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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.
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Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin and its name comes from the Danish term “Koagulations Vitamin”, given to the nutrient by the Danish researcher Hendrik Dam. Coagulation is another word for blood clotting. At the beginning of the last century, Hendrik Dam discovered that vitamin K has a blood-clotting effect in our bodies. Only fairly recently has scientific research shown that vitamin K is important for much more in the body. It helps maintain strong bones by supporting the absorption of calcium into bone tissue. This particularly concerns the well-absorbed form, vitamin K2.
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Magnesium has been hugely popular for years, and we regularly get asked which forms exist and which are better absorbed—so below we explain how it works.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Many people take extra vitamin B12, especially vegetarians and vegans. If you take vitamin B12, it may be helpful to know which form is best absorbed — and we’ve listed this for you below.
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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.
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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.
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Life is much more pleasant without a runny nose. Did you know that there are items in your kitchen cupboard that can help you get rid of your cold?
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