02-11-2025
Wide awake at night but tired in the morning? How to cure insomnia!
Wide awake at night but tired in the morning? How to cure insomnia!
Every year, the start of winter time or 'standard time' is a virtual slap in the face. The transition from almost no sunlight in the early evening to pitch darkness after six o'clock...
19-10-2025
Two important supplements to combat diabetes: Alpha Lipoic Acid and vitamin D
Two important supplements to combat diabetes: Alpha Lipoic Acid and vitamin D.
Over time we've had an avalanche of supplements which have become popular in order lower blood sugar levels, such as cinnamon, bergamot and berberine. But there are other...
05-10-2025
Fall prevention tips for elderly people
Fall prevention tips for elderly people
" Hey Yvana, can you recommend nutritional supplements for when you've broken a bone ", was the question posed to me last week.
It turns out the dear wife from one of our customers had a...
21-09-2025
Is chewing gum bad for your health? Chewing gum exposes us to microplastics and may ruin dental health
Is chewing gum bad for your health? Chewing gum exposes us to microplastics and may ruin dental health
" Did you know there's plastic in your chewing gum? " my partner said to me last week. You should know that I hardly drink any alcohol (at most,...
07-09-2025
How Heart Rate Variability can be an indicator of your well-being
How Heart Rate Variability can be an indicator of your well-being
A few weeks ago I wrote about the usefulness of a wearable device for monitoring health.
Among the variables that can be measured is the heart rate variability. Let's...
24-08-2025
Radiation from wearable devices, is it a reason for concern?
Radiation from wearable devices, is it a reason for concern?
In our previous blog post, I shared a webinar about the benefits of so-called "wearables." Shortly afterward, I received a concerned letter from a reader, alerting me to the dangers of...
27-07-2025
Biting insects, what causes them to be attracted to you and what can you do to repel them?
Biting insects, what causes them to be attracted to you and what can you do to repel them?
I don't know if you've noticed, but this year there's not so much a mosquito plague as a horsefly plague. At least, that's the case where a good friend of ours...
13-07-2025
How can athletes beat the heat with heat adaptation training?
How can athletes beat the heat with heat adaptation training?
Hopefully you are enjoying the current Tour de France as much as we do! It's awesome how competitive the top racers are, yet are on friendly terms with each other, especially when they train...
