Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
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.
Micronutrients
Yams: About wild yams and their benefits – during menopause, for skin, hormones, etc.
From Asia to Africa and South America, yams have always been a valued staple food in many tropical countries. And in our part of the world? The tuber is also becoming increasingly popular here – but primarily as a remedy. This is hardly...
Micronutrients
Iron deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it
A trace element that 's the real deal. That is how iron could be described. From oxygen supply to energy production, it is involved in numerous vital processes in your body. However, not everyone has enough of it available – iron deficiency is one...
Micronutrients
Magnesium deficiency: causes, symptoms & what you can do to remedy it
Do you know how much magnesium you have? No? You should! Whether it's your nervous system, energy metabolism, muscle function, immune system or blood circulation – you need this mineral for a whole range of bodily functions. A deficiency of this...
Micronutrients
What is the best vitamin B12 supplement?
A multitasker that’s essential for your metabolism – that’s one way to describe vitamin B12. But cobalamin, as the vitamin is known among experts, can do much more. That’s why more and more people are making sure their bodies have enough of...
Skin & Beauty
Biotin – beauty benefits for skin, hair and nails
Effective on the inside, visible on the outside: biotin, also known as vitamin H, is your silent supporter for hair growth, skin and nails. But it can do even more: it supports your metabolism and plays a role in your nerves and psyche. But how much...
Micronutrients
OPC: The health benefits of the super antioxidant
What do grape pips, green tea and pomegranate have in common? They are all brimming with special substances that naturally occur in plants and are abbreviated as OPCs. Today we would like to reveal to you the characteristics of these valuable plant...
Health
Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress
The liver is the largest gland and at the same time our most important metabolic organ. Day after day, it performs truly amazing tasks: metabolizing, controlling, storing, detoxifying, and excreting. All of these functions are vital. Yet, despite...
Skin & Beauty
‘Vegan collagen’ – the plant-based alternative and its effect
Collagen supplements are considered the key to firm skin, but they are obtained from animal sources – a clear contradiction to vegan and animal-friendly principles. But what if there were a plant-based or vegetarian alternative that was just as...
Skin & Beauty
The gut-skin axis: how gut health and skin are connected
What do your gut and skin have in common? Quite a lot! Both are densely populated microbiome worlds – and key players in your well-being. Around one trillion microorganisms live in every gram of tissue in your large intestine. And your skin is...
Health
Spring fatigue: what lies behind the symptoms and which vitamins and nutrients can help
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the scent of a fresh start is in the air – it's springtime at last! While some of us are bursting with energy, others are hit by the notorious springtime fatigue. But what causes this low point, what are...
Health
How to increase your metabolism: protein-rich nutrition and sport as influencing factors
An active metabolism is the key to more energy, a greater sense of well-being and a healthy body weight. Many people are looking for ways to boost their metabolism in order to lose weight or simply feel more energetic. But what exactly is...
Health
Allergies - causes and natural remedies
Sneezing, colds, itching. If the body’s defences are launching bombs and grenades at something completely harmless, we could be in the middle of an allergy – including collateral damage. But what exactly is an allergy? And what are its causes?
