Yvana van den Hork
Rank: Senior Editor
Position: Director
Yvana holds an MSc degree in Toxicology and Biology of the Wageningen University. She graduated in 1992. She travelled around the world and holds the record for the only woman finishing the The 100 Cols Tour solo without any external help. In 2005 she founded Pasio Ingredients, a sole proprietary ship  that was inspired by her then boyfriend Anthony who started importing and selling dietary supplements back in the late 90s and pioneering the iconic Jarrow Formulas brand as well as OSMO nutrition out of California USA.
Why gardening improves your mental health and physical well-being
20-10-2024

Why gardening improves your mental health and physical well-being

Why gardening improves your mental health and physical well-being Once leaves start to fall and autumn is at our doorstep, it seems as if you automatically start to reflect on the past summer as if the year is over. It's not a miracle how some cultures,...

Why everyone over 40 should use co-enzyme Q10 or ubiquinol
06-10-2024

Why everyone over 40 should use co-enzyme Q10 or ubiquinol

Why everyone over 40 should use co-enzyme Q10 or ubiquinol When I wrote about the positive effects of citrus bergamot on blood sugar balance, I also briefly touched upon its positive effects on cholesterol balance, which by many is equated to heart...

Citrus bergamot, a powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation and improves blood sugar levels
22-09-2024

Citrus bergamot, a powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation and improves blood sugar levels

Citrus bergamot, a powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation and improves blood sugar levels As some of you may know, perfume is one of my passions. Especially in fresh eau de cologne , bergamot is one of the most frequent used ingredients....

What’s causing fertility rates to decline and what can we do to boost fertility naturally?
08-09-2024

What’s causing fertility rates to decline and what can we do to boost fertility naturally?What’s causing fertility rates to decline and what can we do to boost fertility naturally?

What’s causing fertility rates to decline and what can we do to boost fertility naturally? During the last few weeks, politicians and journalists have suddenly shown interest in the sharply declining birth rates in the Netherlands. It's not as if this...

Happiness from the sun: how sunlight affects our mood and is even able to make us smarter
25-08-2024

Happiness from the sun: how sunlight affects our mood and is even able to make us smarter

Happiness from the sun: how sunlight affects our mood and is even able to make us smarter After having written about the negative impact of modern sunscreen on our health, I felt the urge to write on the benefits of sunlight once more, especially given...

Sunlight therapy: why it is not a crazy idea to avoid wearing sunscreen or sunglasses
11-08-2024

Sunlight therapy: why it is not a crazy idea to avoid wearing sunscreen or sunglasses

Sunlight therapy: why it is not a crazy idea to avoid wearing sunscreen or sunglasses   In the Netherlands, we are currently finally enjoying some truly sunny days, after having had an unusual rainy summer for most of June and part of July. Many...

Forced vegetarianism?! What mistakes should you avoid when starting a plant-based diet
28-07-2024

Forced vegetarianism?! What mistakes should you avoid when starting a plant-based diet

Forced vegetarianism?! What mistakes should you avoid when starting a plant-based diet As a former vegetarian, I often worry about the carefree attitude of many vegans on the need to responsibly supplement essential nutrients that are missing from most...

Microdosing HHC : what is it, and why is it popular?
14-07-2024

Microdosing HHC : what is it, and why is it popular?

Microdosing HHC : what is it, and why is it popular? Shortly after we published our article on the dangers of ketamine, one of our readers replied how we shouldn't demonize ketamine completely since it may work wonders for therapeutic purposes in small...