18-03-2018
History of conventional cancer treatments: a short overview of current methods in conventional medicine
History of conventional cancer treatments
There isn't a single person alive who hasn't experienced how a family member or loved one die because of cancer.
For myself this was most dramatically present in my mom and her sister who both developed...
11-03-2018
What are free radicals? Why should I avoid them and what can foods with a high ORAC-value do for me?
What are free radicals?
The body is under constant attack from oxidative stress. Oxygen in the body splits into single atoms with unpaired electrons. Electrons like to be in pairs, so these atoms, called free radicals, scavenge the body to seek out other...
25-02-2018
Why do we get the flu in winter?
Why do we get the flu in winter?
Being cold doesn’t literally make you catch a cold, but it certainly seems likely how the coldest season is, as a matter of fact, the 'cold' season. Why is it there a substantial increase in common colds and flus as soon...
17-02-2018
Health benefits and dangers of intermittent fasting
Health benefits and dangers of intermittent fasting
Last week we explained how the celebration of carnival and the ensueing Lent with a partial fast can have mental health benefits for you. Fasting is part of almost every single religion mostly because...
11-02-2018
Why do we celebrate carnival? Spiritual and practical reasons to celebrate carnival and practice Lent.
Why do we celebrate carnival?
Spiritual and practical reasons to celebrate carnival and practice Lent
Now we are in the midst of Carnival, it made sense to me as a true Southerner to explain the phenomenon to those who don't have an idea where it is...
04-02-2018
Why is natto a superfood? The Japanese secret to a healthy long life: natto for clean arteries, strong bones and healthy intestines.
Why is natto a superfood?
When you think of Japanese cuisine, fresh, delicate flavours and intricately presented sushi food come to mind. Amidst all this loveliness, gooey, sticky and stinky fermented soybeans seem somewhat out of place. Called natto,...
28-01-2018
DHEA, what is it and why is it so popular?
DHEA, what is it and why is it so popular?
DHEA is an abbreviation for dehydroepiandrosterone, which is a steroid hormone available in dietary supplement form. Inside the body, it is made in the adrenal glands. In the body, DHEA is converted into male...
21-01-2018
Is botox dangerous? Understanding the risks and advantages of botox
Is botox dangerous? Understanding the risks and advantages of botox
Nowadays, you often hear how people have been using botox in order to get rid of unwanted wrinkles. Apparently, 3 out of 4 users are satisfied enough to recommend it to others. As a...
