How to treat a cold or the flu?
We probably all have a good supply of medicines at home in case we catch a cold, or even the flu. It’s the same every single year. The temperature drops, the weather turns damp and chilly, and the viral infections start to spread. But we’re prepared! Celaskon, various cough syrups, paracetamol… A box (or even a large box) of all sorts of medicines will sort it out, won’t it? And if not, then whilst we’re coughing, grumbling and lying in bed, we solemnly promise ourselves that we’ll finally start hardening ourselves to the cold. As soon as the illness has passed...
Hormonal imbalance: 7 subtle signs that your body needs support
Do you know that feeling when you don’t feel quite yourself, but can’t quite put your finger on why? You wake up in the morning feeling drained, your favourite jeans suddenly feel too tight, and even the smallest thing can drive you round the bend. We often put these feelings down to being overworked, bad weather, getting on in years or just general tiredness.
The First of Vitamins - B1
Maybe it's burnout ... that's the current description of the state when we feel different. When the coffee we loved no longer works and in the afternoon we are overwhelmed by unbearable fatigue, when in the evening we have no strength for anything, neither for sports nor for friends. And certainly not for another day at work. A nutritionist would describe this state with further findings of our diet with the words - „ You have a lack of thiamine (B1), which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and the conversion of food into energy. Your diet is full of processed carbohydrates, but almost without B1. And when the body doesn't have enough thiamine, you can feel fatigue, forgetfulness, irritability, and even anxiety. And caffeine? It depletes thiamine in the body even more!“ We certainly wouldn't think that this state could be caused by a “triviality”. After all, many of us don't register thiamine, I admit it was also my case. This first of the discovered vitamins in 1912 was named by the Polish biochemist Funk with the term vita (necessary for life), amine (substances that contain nitrogen). Since then, it has gained more names, like aneurin, and for 25 years we have called it thiamine. It is essential, meaning it cannot be synthesized and must come from the diet. It sounds almost frightening that without it we wouldn't survive longer than a few days, at most weeks. This is because the body cannot store it for long and it is necessary to ensure its intake regularly, as it is irreplaceable for the proper functioning of the organism. On the contrary, its abundance helps improve concentration and memory.
Start your day feeling refreshed and keep going at full steam with electrolytes
This isn’t just any old drink; Electrolytes Lemon is a drink that boosts energy, hydration and vitality. Precisely blended minerals and trace elements will keep you balanced, wherever you are (at the gym, in the mountains, in the middle of a busy working day, or after a night out) – and remember, it’s not just about performance.
Boost your mood the natural way
Modern science has amassed a vast body of knowledge in the fields of chemistry and pharmacology. Yet, even though we are now able to examine plants or parts of them right down to the atomic level, we often fail to understand just how effective a simple herbal tea can be. It can lift your spirits, calm you down and relieve stress – all without any side effects, unlike tablets. Quite simply, the human body and its various interactions with different substances vary so much from person to person that we will have to wait a while longer for precise and clear facts...
SUPPLEMENTATION 101: Digestion and Metabolism
For some of us, fast food and that feeling of heaviness go hand in hand. So you opt for a healthier option – perhaps with an egg, seeds and plenty of fibre – and expect to feel the difference. But instead, do you feel as though you’ve swallowed a boulder? Your trousers start to feel tight, your tummy swells up and your energy levels drop so sharply that you find yourself thinking about your third coffee of the day and feeling physically irritable. Does this sound familiar?
