What does stress do to your hormones?
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. From a full inbox to emotional worries or an unexpected deadline. In the short term, stress can keep you alert and help you focus. But long-term (chronic)...
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I have trouble with my bowels
Bloated belly, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, cramps and nausea, do you recognize any of these symptoms? These could be signs that your gut is out of balance. But how does that happen? What do our bowels look like ....
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A warm start to the day: recipe for a hot and nutritious breakfast
Imagine a cold morning, the sun is slowly rising and a warm cup of tea is beside your bed. What could be better than yourself....
PMS or PMDD? How to recognize the difference and what to do about it
Many women recognize the feeling of irritability, fatigue or a dip right before their period. But what if your mood symptoms are so intense that they take over your life? Where does ...
The connection between your gut and hormones: here's what you need to know
Your gut and your hormones may seem like two separate worlds at first glance, but they are much more closely linked than you think. If you suffer from...
As a man, how do you ensure better sperm quality?
When you are working on a desire to have children, the focus is often on the female side of fertility. But sperm quality plays just as important a role. There...
What do you notice about parasites in your gut - and how do you get rid of them?
Parasites in your gut. It sounds like something that only happens when you've been on a faraway trip or eaten raw fish. But did you know that intestinal parasites are much more common...
Quitting smoking: here's how to do it successfully!
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, energy levels and overall well-being. Yet it is often easier said than done....
Quitting the pill? Here's how to help your body de-pill
For many women, it's a familiar story: you start taking the pill at a young age. Perhaps because you suffered from acne, irregular or painful periods, or simply because...
More sun, more energy? This is how it really works in your brain
The warm rays of the sun on your face, windows that can open again, long summer evenings - it does something to you. Not only with your mood, but literally with your brain. Sunlight ...
Calorie calculator: is calorie counting necessary for a healthy lifestyle?
In our quest to live a healthy lifestyle and achieve personal goals such as weight loss or muscle building, many wonder: is it really necessary to count calories? The...
