Sarcopenia – why strong muscles are so important in old age
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and muscle performance. It often begins unnoticed and gradually, but in the worst-case scenario can lead to a need for…
Isabel Lüdi-Roth, dipl. Pflegefachfrau, Texterin
Clinoptilolite: Topical application
Many people are already familiar with clinoptilolite for internal use to support detoxification. However, the fine mineral powder can also be used directly on the skin in the form of…
Treating chronic back pain holistically – the influence of the gut, psyche and stress (part 3)
It’s not just diet and exercise that have a major impact on our back health; our mental well-being, sleep and stress levels do too. Most people probably already realise that.…
Treating chronic back pain holistically – The back is made for movement (part 2)
In the first part, we looked at diet, dietary supplements and pain-relieving nutrients that can be used to help manage chronic back pain. This second part focuses on the importance…
Treating chronic back pain holistically – nutrition and supplements for a strong back (part 1)
Chronic back pain saps your strength, takes a toll on your mental well-being and often makes everyday life a struggle. Many sufferers feel that their symptoms are not understood and…
(Winter) life hacks for the menopause
During the cold season, we tend to spend more time indoors, eat more sweets and fatty foods, and get less exercise; on top of that, some people feel extra stressed…
Treating bladder infections naturally – How do I prevent recurring infections? (Part 2)
Unfortunately, it is very common for a bladder infection not to be a one-off occurrence, but for the next infection to follow soon after. This is referred to as recurrent…
Treating cystitis naturally – What can I do in an acute case? (Part 1)
Urinary tract infections are very common; women are particularly prone to them, and many suffer from them time and again. Recurrent urinary tract infections are usually treated with multiple courses…
Proactively Managing Menopause – Phytotherapy and Bioidentical Hormones (Part 4)
Phytotherapeutics Phytotherapeutics are medicines made from plants. The healing and supportive effects of medicinal plants are used to alleviate physical and mental ailments. The active ingredients are extracted and processed…
Proactively Managing Menopause – The Top Nutrients for Menopause (Part 3)
Nutrition During Menopause Through our diet, we can do a great deal for our bodies and help alleviate unpleasant menopausal symptoms. It’s easiest and most effective if we’ve already been…
Proactively managing Menopause: Stress is toxic, and Exercise works Wonders (Part 2)
Stress is poison for our hormones—stress reduction is an important therapeutic approach This applies generally to all hormones and hormone production; stress (distress, negative stress) is the arch-enemy of our…
Dealing Proactively with Menopause – What Happens During Menopause? (Part 1)
In the hustle and bustle of life, many women don’t think to address the issue of the menopause … until they’re right in the thick of it. The menopause begins…