Honey and propolisBlack elderberryRaspberry Honey and propolis Honey has been recognized by the World Health Organization as a valuable cough reliever. It is a sweet, viscous liquid with a pretty complex chemical composition. It contains carbohydrates, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids – compounds that show various health-promoting effects. Moreover, […]
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Stimulate your immunity
Are you tired of lying in bed and checking your temperature every hour? After all, each of us knows that even a slight increase in body temperature can cause us a lot of inconveniences. How to stimulate immunity to avoid diseases as much as possible? What is immunity?Causes of impaired […]
Zinc – what role does it play in our body and where to look for it?
Zinc is a mineral component that our body needs very much. It uses it, inter alia, to fight infection and cell production, but also to heal wounds. Zinc deficiency is quite common and it is necessary to maintain good health. If it is too little, it can result in the […]
Herbs for cough
When we hear a person coughing next to each other, the first thing that came up to our mind is usually the thought of having a cold. One of his first symptoms is a dry cough. A dry cough is also sometimes described as tiring, suffocating, persistent or larynx. Its […]
Aronia – properties and application
Aronia and its preparations are a strong weapon in the fight against civilization diseases such as atherosclerosis and cancer. Chokeberry fruits are rich in bioactive plant compounds and vitamins with beneficial health effects. What properties does chokeberry have? Can chokeberry be used for children? How and what is its juice […]
Lemongrass and lemon verbena – to improve immunity
Verbena and lemongrass are becoming more and more popular. And not only because of its refreshing lemon aroma, but above all – thanks to their health-promoting properties. What properties do these plants have? How are they used? LemongrassLemon verbena For years known and used in the perfumery and cosmetics industry, […]
Elderberry immunity, flu and cold
Black elderberry has long been known in folk medicine as a plant with special properties. Fruit, flowers, bark – these raw materials are also currently used in herbal medicine to support the digestive, urinary and immune systems. What properties does elderberry juice have? How does it naturally help maintain health […]
Foods and nutrients to support a healthy immune system
It’s that time of year, when we feel a little run down, maybe have fought or fighting off a cold, or worse still suffering from the flu. The weather is cold and Spring is still some time off. Maybe we have put on a little weight after the Festive period […]
How do we protect ourselves against seasonal infection
October and November months are favorable for upper respiratory tract infections. Flu and cold, or so-called seasonal diseases, are associated with a drop in temperature, but in fact the main reason for their occurrence are viruses. Cold is not always coldWe strengthen resistance to fall Cold is not always cold […]
How to survive or few words about immune system
As we all know, weather changes coming in the autumn and lasting through the winter are not very favourable, both for our mood and for health. It’s not difficult to get flu and colds, and a deteriorated health condition does not make it easier on a busy schedule of activities […]
How to survive, or few words about body immunity system
As we all know, weather changes coming in the autumn and lasting through the winter are not very favorable, both for our mood and for health. It is not difficult to get flu and colds, and a deteriorated health condition does not make it easier to perform a busy schedule […]
Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua)
Artemisia annua, as the name suggests is a an annual plant. It takes the form of very high (up to 2-3 meters) stems, which with time change the color from green to red-brown. Usually bare stems of this plant are covered with alternating leaves and tiny green-yellow flower heads. Interestingly, […]
Helping you through the last time of the winter
February can be a cold, miserable month as we anxiously await the first signs of Spring but help is at hand to lift your spirits and beat the late winter blues! It is a prime time for colds; with over two hundred easy-to-catch, common cold viruses circling around us. Keeping […]
Problems with immune system? Lactoferrin to the rescue!
Lactoferrin is a multifunctional transferrin protein (ie responsible for regulating plasma iron concentration). This glycoprotein is found in milk, colostrum (where we can find its highest concentration, it gives the infant bacterial immunity), tears, saliva, nasal mucus secretion, airway mucus secretions, gastrointestinal mucus secretions, mucus secretions, semen, cerebrospinal fluid, bile, […]
Vilcacora (Cats Claw) strengthens immunity, fights viruses and fungi, promotes cancer treatment
Vilcacora is commonly known in traditional Peruvian medicine. Heals from digestive ailments, arthritis, wounds, and even cancer. Today, it’s one of the most popular herbs sold in the USA. Vilcacory research Vilcacory’s research began in 1970 and has so far been carried out by scientists from Peru, Germany, Austria and […]