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Expert in knowledge management, BIOGENA
The fascinating world of micronutrients and emotional health topics is a great passion of the post-graduate nutritionist. The zealous wordsmith skillfully puts together contributions from various scientific sources, explaining complex topics in easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.
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Micronutrients
Bitter substances: Why bitter is healthy and good for the modern body
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun3 Reading time
Bitter-tasting plant substances can offer valuable life hacks when used in a targeted manner. Find out what makes bitter substances so healthy and why we “modern” people in particular are in dire need of bitter substances.
Micronutrients
Supplements for holiday travel: Essential nutrients for your next trip
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun5 Reading time
What can we do to arrive fit at our destination and enjoy our vacation from the very first second? We have practical tips for your next trip and tell you why you should make sure you get enough micronutrients before you start your vacation.
Nutrition
How to stop cravings for sweet and salty foods: 10 tips
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun7 Reading time
We reveal how you can tell the difference between hunger and cravings, what causes these cravings and what role stress plays in them. We also show you how you can stop cravings for sweet and savoury foods – with simple home remedies, natural fillers and other effective tips.
Anti-Stress & Well-being
7 handy tips for a liberated start to the New Year!
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun3 Reading time
The old year is over, the new year has not yet been created. Psychologically speaking, letting go can make us completely happy - but it can also cause anxiety. On a physiological level, on the other hand, letting go and excreting unwanted substances happens non-stop in every cell and is therefore the most natural thing in the world. 7 practical tips to start the new year free!
Skin & Beauty
Acne: What exactly is this and what can be used for it?
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun10 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?
Better Living
Gut health and allergies - how they are associated with each other
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun4 Reading time
Anyone struggling with allergies should not only focus on their symptoms, but also look towards the center of their body. After all, an imbalance in the gut can promote the occurrence of allergies.
Micronutrients
Zeolite – Detoxify with the power of nature
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun5 Reading time
Zeolite, in the form of a strictly controlled and ultra-fine ground medicinal product, is a true natural talent in detoxification and offers additional protective help for an overly permeable intestinal wall (leaky gut).
Better Living
The gut-brain axis: why your second brain matters
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun6 Reading time
Who doesn't know it: the wonderful feeling of butterflies in the stomach, the fluttering nerves that rob us of our appetite, decisions made with conviction from the gut... Who hasn't experienced the wonderful feeling of butterflies in the stomach, the fluttering of nerves that makes us lose our appetite, decisions made with conviction from the gut...
Micronutrients
Everything about quercetin – effect, requirement, intake & dosage
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun8 Reading time
Quercetin is a plant pigment that has made a name for itself as the “king of flavonoids”. But what is quercetin all about? And what is the best way to take it?
Micronutrients
Astragalus (Tragacanth) - benefits and how to take it
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun5 Reading time
Nowadays, the West, too, has discovered the beneficial properties of Mongolian tragacanth and uses the extract from its roots not only as a tonic, but also to treat allergies, hay fever and other forms of stress. Our profile of a traditional root that has stood the test of time, even in the modern age.
Anti-Stress & Well-being
Cortisol – a closer look at the stress hormone
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun4 Reading time
Cortisol is a double-edged sword: although this stress hormone is a crucial part of our defenses against stress, increased cortisol levels over a prolonged period of time can have negative impacts on our health.
Anti-Stress & Well-being
Study: Intestinal flora affects mental health status
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun3 Reading time
In recent years, increasing evidence has shown that mental illnesses are associated with altered intestinal flora. This has now been confirmed by a study on individuals suffering depression published in the Nature Microbiology Journal in 2019.
Anti-Stress & Well-being
Concentrate please! Focus and performance aids and tips
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun8 Reading time
Smartphones, internet, television. Find out here which tips and tricks you can use to sharpen your brain and which micronutrients nourish your ability to concentrate.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Iron deficiency during pregnancy and breastfeeding
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun7 Reading time
During pregnancy, the mother's iron requirement doubles. Find out here about the symptoms for which prompt medical clarification is advisable, when iron deficiency is diagnosed and much more.
Nutrition
Iron: what vegetarians and vegans should definitely know
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun4 Reading time
Are vegetarians and vegans really predestined for an iron deficiency? And what exactly is it again with plant-based iron? We explain.
Better Living
The menopause journey: phases and tips for well-being
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun6 Reading time
While other hormones usually do their thing unnoticed, sex hormones like to play diva. Even during the menopause, they don't just go away quietly and secretly, but set off for a final showdown. It's a good thing that there are various ways to live through this heated phase of life more calmly.
Micronutrients
Zinc - benefits, functions, sources & daily requirements explained
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun8 Reading time
Which foods contain zinc? And what is the best way to take the trace element when you need it? Find out more in today's micronutrient portrait.
Micronutrients
Zinc deficiency - causes, symptoms & how to remedy it
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun8 Reading time
What do sprouting hair, a strong immune system and growing muscles have in common? They all need zinc. It's good that the trace element can be found in all body cells - but not in sufficient quantities for everyone. Find out here how to recognize a zinc deficiency and what you can do about it.
Micronutrients
All you need to know about Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun14 Reading time
The immune classic vitamin C is not only in demand during the cold season, it is also a "fair weather vitamin". Find out what good vitamin C can do for us, how much vitamin C we need and how best to use vitamin C.
Biohacking & Longevity
Research on longevity - insights from science on a long and healthy life
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun7 Reading time
Who wouldn't want to grow old and stay young? Longevity research wants to get to the bottom of this dream. Find out more about the 12 key processes of ageing in this knowledge blog, as well as possible approaches to turning the ageing screw.
Micronutrients
Black caraway oil: Plant power with scientific backbone
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun3 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
Natural boosters for your immune system
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun2 Reading time
During the winter months, our immune system works overtime. We have put together our insider tips for a powerful immune system.
Sports
How to improve your endurance - effective tools & tips for better performance
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun11 Reading time
Endurance sport melts our kilos, keeps us fit and clears our heads. It is especially fun when the sweat-inducing workouts bear fruit and endurance improves. Find out more about effective means and tips that help to increase endurance.
Micronutrients
Unlocking the health benefits of turmeric: The queen of spices
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun3 Reading time
In traditional Indian herbalism, turmeric, the “little sister of ginger”, is revered as sacred. But what is this traditional plant all about? And what is the best way to take it? Find out more in today's plant portrait.
Anti-Stress & Well-being
Oxidative stress: causes, symptoms, & how to reduce it
ByMag. Margit Weichselbraun6 Reading time
If oxidising substances take over in your body, this leads to oxidative stress. In this blog post, we explain what causes it, why it is dangerous and what you can do to reduce oxidative stress.
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