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Stress and Cortisol: What Your Genes Reveal About Your Stress Response
Stress and cortisol: What your genes reveal about your stress response The essentials at a glance Two people hear the same message in the same meeting: one brushes it off, while the other lies awake at night. Why is that—and...
Healthy Eating: The ABCs of Nutrition
Healthy Eating: The ABCs of Nutrition The essentials at a glance Few topics are as overloaded with terminology as nutrition: glycemic index, nutrient density, NOVA, reference values. Anyone who wants to know what healthy eating means first stumbles over terms—and...
Gluten—is intolerance hereditary?
Gluten—is intolerance hereditary? The essentials at a glance In many families, the same question comes up: Mother cannot tolerate bread, sister gets stomachaches from pasta—is gluten intolerance hereditary? And am I automatically affected as a family member? The answer is:...
Strengthening the immune system is important—what’s the right way to do it?
Strengthening the immune system is important—but what is the right way to do it? The essentials at a glance A healthy immune system cannot simply be “boosted”—it can only be kept capable of functioning. The evidence supports the opposite direction:...
How do you notice an electrolyte deficiency?
How do missing electrolytes manifest themselves? The most important points at a glance Nighttime muscle cramps, leaden fatigue, headaches after exercise, or a heart that suddenly skips a beat: Many people suspect a lack of electrolytes. Sometimes they are right—but...
Is it healthy to drink electrolytes every day?
Is it healthy to drink electrolytes every day? The most important points at a glance Electrolyte powders and drinks have become a trend—many people now drink them every day, assuming they are doing something good for their health. But is...
Recognizing alcohol intolerance: ALDH2, symptoms, and when a genetic test is truly helpful
Recognizing alcohol intolerance: ALDH2, symptoms, and when a genetic test really helps The essentials at a glance Does your face turn red after just one glass of wine, does your heart beat faster, or do you feel nauseated? Then you...
Inner Restlessness: Causes & Balance 2026
Inner restlessness – Discover the causes of your inner restlessness (hormones, nutrients, stress) and find effective ways to regain balance in 2026. Get started
Significant Weight Gain Around the Abdomen: Causes & What Helps
Sudden & significant weight gain around the stomach? Learn about the causes, from hormones to stress, and discover which tests and measures really help.