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Lion’s Mane, also known as the bearded tooth fungus or Hericium erinaceus, is a remarkable mushroom that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. In recent years, its popularity as a supplement has also grown in the Netherlands. In this blog, you will learn all about the effects and benefits of Lion's Mane, and what to consider when purchasing a Lion's Mane supplement.
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Whether you're participating in a Hyrox for the first time or aiming to beat your personal best: targeted nutrition and supplements can elevate your performance. In this blog, we'll tell you exactly what your body needs before, during, and after a Hyrox race. So that you appear at the start full of energy, strength, and focus – and finish just as strong!
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The word 'cholesterol' often immediately brings up associations. You might also have a negative association with it. But is cholesterol good, bad, dangerous, helpful, or a bit of everything? When should you be concerned about high cholesterol?
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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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A snack here, a glass of wine there; when you're on holiday, you often eat and drink differently than at home. Travelling to Asia? Your stomach might need some time to adjust to the spicy food, or how about the rich tapas in Spain? Drinking tap water isn't safe in every country. However, you might still consume some contaminated water, for instance, through ice cubes in drinks or vegetables and fruit washed with tap water.
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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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Everyone experiences cold hands or feet at times. Some people even wear socks to bed in winter to keep their feet warm. Although many think this is due to chilblains, that’s not the case…
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Through consistent treatment, you can often reduce the visibility of scars on your own. The younger the scar tissue, the better the skin will respond to the treatment. However, even older scars remain sensitive and can gradually become less visible with a bit of patience.
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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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