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As an employer, you want to encourage a healthy lifestyle among your employees. Nutrition, exercise, balance and protection all play an important role in this. Vitaminstore supports anyone striving for a healthy lifestyle with expert advice. If you’d like to offer this to your employees, the Vitaminstore Healthy Lifestyle Programme is now available for employers. It includes an intake and guidance on making the right choices, including the nutritional supplements that go with them.
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Vitamin D helps maintain strong bones and teeth, supports the function of your muscles and your immune system. But how much do you actually need each day? And when is extra supplementation sensible? In this blog, we’ll guide you through it step by step.
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Berberine: you may have heard of it. It is a bright yellow compound naturally found in several unique plants. But what makes this substance so intriguing? In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about berberine. From its origins and mechanism of action to its benefits and safety. This way, you will know exactly whether berberine fits into your health routine.
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In each season, your digestion functions differently. This is quite convenient, as our diet also changes with the seasons. It’s no coincidence that during cold and harsh weather, you suddenly develop an irresistible craving for heavier and more substantial food. Unconsciously, you are working to balance your vata, pitta, and kapha. Naturally, during the colder seasons, you tend to eat warm and nourishing dishes like a 'nice bowl of pea soup' and other meal soups, mashed dishes, and casseroles. Ayurveda also favours a warm breakfast in autumn and winter, such as oatmeal porridge, nuts, and dried fruits.
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Many people take extra vitamin B12, especially vegetarians and vegans. If you take vitamin B12, it may be helpful to know which form is best absorbed — and we’ve listed this for you below.
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Various factors influence the production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you fall asleep at night. Here we explain what constitutes a good 'melatonin diet', what foods to avoid, and what other factors may affect your sleep hormones.
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A snack here, a glass of wine there; when you're on holiday, you often eat and drink differently than at home. Travelling to Asia? Your stomach might need some time to adjust to the spicy food, or how about the rich tapas in Spain? Drinking tap water isn't safe in every country. However, you might still consume some contaminated water, for instance, through ice cubes in drinks or vegetables and fruit washed with tap water.
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Your menstruation becomes irregular, you notice that you sometimes react differently than usual... and you wonder: could I be entering menopause? If you haven't menstruated for the last 12 months, you can confidently say that your last period has occurred. However, the actual transition begins before this. Menopause is a natural process that every woman experiences. As no more eggs mature in your ovaries, the production of the female hormone oestrogen decreases. Oestrogen influences numerous functions in your body, including your heart, blood vessels, bones, head, breasts, and bladder. Thus, your body needs to adjust to the changing oestrogen levels. These natural changes in your body can cause a reaction in the organs, leading to so-called menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and depressive episodes. Research has shown that 80% of all women experience symptoms during menopause.
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Everyone experiences cold hands or feet at times. Some people even wear socks to bed in winter to keep their feet warm. Although many think this is due to chilblains, that’s not the case…
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Through consistent treatment, you can often reduce the visibility of scars on your own. The younger the scar tissue, the better the skin will respond to the treatment. However, even older scars remain sensitive and can gradually become less visible with a bit of patience.
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Life is much more pleasant without a runny nose. Did you know that there are items in your kitchen cupboard that can help you get rid of your cold?
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