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Micronutrients

Folic acid – the cell vitamin: Important for our core functions

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•6 Reading time

Light, storage and heat are all processes that severely affect the folic acid content of food. This makes it all the more important to pay attention to your own folic acid balance - a mindfulness that is not only recommended for expectant mothers and women who want to have children.

Skin & Beauty

What skin type are you?

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•2 Reading time

Every skin type has a certain self-protection time. This is the length of time that the skin can be exposed to the sun without being damaged. According to dermatologist Fitzpatrick, 6 skin types can be distinguished:

Skin & Beauty

Natural skin protection: How to prepare yourself from the inside against sunshine and UV radiation

ByLisa Ressi, MSc•2 Reading time

Sun cream with a sun protection factor adapted to the skin type should never be dispensed with for the benefit of the skin. In addition to the external application of a high-quality sunscreen, the skin can also be supported by nutritional measures

Skin & Beauty

Brittle nails, ridges & white spots - the causes of nail changes

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

Weiße Flecken, Rillen oder brüchige Nägel machen keinen guten ersten Eindruck. Für diese unschönen Flecken oder Verformungen gibt es verschiedene Gründe. In this short nail ABC, we explain the possible causes.

Skin & Beauty

Thin, weak hair - what you can do to support your hair health

ByMag. Kristiina Singer, MSc•2 Reading time

Wie man das Haar auch dreht und wendet – von der Wurzel bis zur Spitze: Wir hängen einfach an ihm. Umso mehr kann eine stumpfe, kraftlose Mähne oder lichter werdendes Haar unser Selbstbewusstsein belasten.

Skin & Beauty

Acne: What exactly is this and what can be used for it?

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•10 Reading time

It dances at the school dance, laughs from the class photo, accompanies you to vacation camp: acne, which affects the majority of adolescents. But where does acne come from and what can be done about it?

Micronutrients

Black caraway oil: Plant power with scientific backbone

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•3 Reading time

Caraway seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds. What does modern science have to say about this natural household remedy? And why do allergy sufferers regain more well-being with black cumin oil?

Micronutrients

Magnesium takes the wind out of the sails of high blood pressure

ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun•2 Reading time

Magnesium deficiency can contribute to high blood pressure. But conversely, does the mineral also have what it takes to combat high blood pressure? We take a closer look.

Better Living

Blood pressure control: easy tips for a healthier heart

ByDr. Michael Kohlberger, BSc, MSc•6 Reading time

Hypertension (high blood pressure) does not hurt and often does not cause any further symptoms for a long time. This is why the silent danger is unfortunately often only recognized very late. But when is blood pressure too high? And what can be done about it?