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Welcome to our magazine pages! Here, you'll find exciting articles on sports, health, and well-being, along with delicious recipes to try at home and the informative Health Nerds podcast. You'll also discover additional information about promotions and collaborations.
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The liver - the multi-talent in our bodyAs a metabolic center, the liver is integrated into two blood circuits - the only organ other than the heart. It has far more tasks than detoxification alone and suffers when we eat an unhealthy diet. This is because problems with the liver are not o... -
Relieve constipation: These foods support your digestionConstipation often occurs when traveling, during stress or after unaccustomed meals. Anyone affected by this often has to deal with symptoms such as discomfort, bloating and possibly abdominal pain or cramps. It can sometimes take a few days for the ... -
Hormesis - The dose makes the poison: How small stress factors can promote our health""What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!"" - Is this phrase just a figure of speech or is it actually true? This is the subject of hormesis - the principle of resistance. Over the course of evolution, our body has learned to deal with different stim... -
What is the gut-brain axis? How the gut and brain influence each otherThe gut-brain axis describes the reciprocal relationship between our gut and brain. A variety of communication pathways, such as the nervous and hormonal systems, help here. However, it has recently been discovered that our microbiome also communicat... -
How can probiotics strengthen my immune system?Probiotics are literally on everyone's lips, as we usually consume these living microorganisms through our food or as a dietary supplement. It is becoming increasingly clear from current research that probiotic cultures have an effect on various dise... -
Episode 6: 30 day reset for your gutHEALTH NERDS - THE SPECIALIST PODCAST The podcast about species-appropriate living A new episode of our health nerds podcast. This time on the topic of intestinal cleansing. Modern science shows: The gut is the center of our health. Nevertheless, the... -
Cravings, bad skin and constantly tired? The cause is often insulin resistance.Are you often tired after eating? Do you crave sweets and even the umpteenth cup of coffee doesn't have the desired effect? Do you get in a bad mood - or even turn into a diva when you're hungry? Would you like to lose a few kilos, but you find it di... -
Iron deficiency in sport: the influence of iron on athletic performanceIron is the most common trace element in the body and is closely linked to our energy balance and therefore also our performance. Although most athletes live a healthy life and exercise a lot, iron deficiency is not an uncommon problem, especially am... -
Exercising on an empty stomach - an evolutionary view of exerciseFor many people, exercising on an empty stomach probably sounds illogical at first. After all, where do we get the energy from if we exercise before breakfast? doesn't this inevitably lead to a drop in performance? We explain why it makes sense to tr... -
Intermittent fasting - the nutritional rhythm of our ancestorsIn terms of evolution, one thing is certain: we have never eaten as much and as often as we do today. As our ancestors did not have a constant supply of food, they inevitably had to fast regularly. Our metabolism is therefore used to periods of fasti... -
Constantly catching a cold - a species-appropriate look at the subject of coldsRecurrent sinus infections and always feeling weak: for some, coughs, colds and sore throats are constant companions. Does being constantly ill mean that you have a weak immune system? Or are there people who are particularly susceptible to colds? Th... -
Lacking energy - exhaustion as an everyday phenomenonToday, we often feel listless, lacking in energy and tired - but what are the underlying causes? When we talk about a lack of energy or chronic fatigue, we often describe a feeling of lack of energy that is not exclusively caused by exertion. Symptom... -
Lose weight sustainably: How to boost your metabolism the right wayThe bad news first? Unfortunately, there is no miracle cure that guarantees sustainable and healthy weight loss on its own. Nor is there a ""diet"" that leads to success by doing without. And, by the way, what we call success doesn't just mean losing... -
Tired all the time: what helps against constant tiredness?Fatigue is a condition that signals to us that our body needs rest and sleep. If it exceeds a certain level or if you feel tired and listless all the time, we speak of organic-pathological fatigue in the medical sense, the cause of which is an organi... -
Leaky gut syndrome - the leaky gutLeaky gut means something like leaky gut. The gut is a highly complex system that interacts with our organism in various ways and can be disrupted by many factors - in particular by certain food components or harmful substances from the environment. ... -
Problems falling asleep: Species-appropriate tips for healthy sleepWe often come home in the evening stressed out by work, noise and the hectic pace of life. After a short nap on the couch, we want to go to bed - much too late. And suddenly we can no longer fall asleep. The next morning, we get the receipt: we start... -
Immune system and gut - an important interactionThe human immune system has made a significant contribution to the fact that we have colonized the entire world and have been able to adapt to the respective environmental influences. Whether heat and cold, toxins or an infection, e.g. caused by bact... -
Regeneration after sport: progress through a break. The best tips for your recovery.Sport challenges us - and that's a good thing. In order to achieve progress in training, regeneration is particularly important alongside the strenuous phases. If there is an imbalance, sport can also have a detrimental effect on health and well-bein... -
Diarrhea caused by stress - when the psyche affects digestionMany people are familiar with situations like this: Before exams or important appointments, your stomach is queasy, your appetite is low and the first thing you do in the morning is go straight to the toilet. This is because psychological stress, suc... -
Which fats are healthy for us humans? A species-appropriate view of the topic of fat.Most people associate fat with something unhealthy. But this is not true. Because fats are important energy suppliers and energy stores for our body. But which fats are healthy and which are unhealthy? We explain how fats are structured, how they wor... -
Oxytocin and well-being: Why the cuddle hormone is so important for your healthCuddling is not only good for our well-being, but also has many other positive effects on our health. This is because the hormone oxytocin, which is produced when we have close physical contact, plays an important role in regulating the immune system... -
The role of ATP for muscles in sport: how it affects your performance and enduranceOur body needs energy for all processes - especially during sport, physical and mental activity, but also during regeneration. In our body, energy is made available in all cells in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Types of energy supply in o... -
The best amino acids for the body: an overviewAmino acids are essential components in the human body and are also known as the building blocks of life. We need them for the formation, function and regulation of all cells, tissues and organs. How are they differentiated and how do we know which a... -
Natural vitamins: Why they are so important for our healthVitamins are essential for life and are required in the body for numerous functions and metabolic processes. Due to our modern lifestyle, we do not always have an optimal supply of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. What can we do to support the ... -
Forest bathing - immerse yourself in a species-appropriate environmentForest bathing or Shinrin Yoku is a ""new"" trend from Japan. It is now also conquering Germany and is raising awareness of the health benefits of nature for us humans. But what exactly is behind it and what are the benefits of forest bathing? What i... -
Chocolate mousse with berries: A creamy, fruity dessert for chocolate loversThis quick no-bake dessert will take you and/or your loved ones to chocolate heaven! The mousse is not only creamy, fluffy and melt-in-the-mouth, but also a healthy chocolate treat at its best. It is also vegan, gluten-free and RESET suitable. Ready ... -
Comfort eating and stress: why we resort to unhealthy eating habits when stressedThe calming and comforting effect of a chocolate bar is not just a marketing promise from chocolate manufacturers, but has now been well researched and scientifically proven. However, the price for this brief moment of relief could be high. Stress re... -
Mitohormesis - Small stimuli with a big effectThe principle of hormesis states that the right dose of harmful stimuli promotes health and strengthens our resistance. A sub-area of hormesis, mitohormesis, looks at the effect of hormetic stimuli on the mitochondria - our ""cellular power plants"".... -
What are probiotics? How microorganisms influence our healthOur intestinal flora is a complex ecosystem of different bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in constant coexistence and support our organism. Probiotics can help to maintain a healthy balance in the gut or restore it after illness. What are probio... -
Weight gain due to stress: how stress hormones change your bodyThe current common explanation of how obesity develops is summarized quite simply: Overweight people eat too much and exercise too little. But is this wrong? In addition to weight gain, stress is also a common factor in all sections of the population...