Ten days of walking fourteen kilometers with heavy packs on your back, through the Pyrenees, sleeping outside and eating only natural food. It would be a way to deal with slumbering infections and possibly even be a cure for lifestyle diseases. At least, that is an experiment by physiotherapist Leo Pruimboom. Too good […]
Fish fatty acids help prevent type 1 diabetes
Omega-3 fatty acids are important to prevent type 1 diabetes, the Finnish researchers discovered after a lengthy investigation. They followed almost 7,800 children with a genetically increased risk of type 1 diabetes from birth. The blood of the children was pricked and tested for the presence of certain antibodies. A strong immune […]
This way you reduce the chance of a stroke
Many diseases manifest slowly; it starts with vague complaints and signals. This is not the case with a stroke. Both a cerebral haemorrhage and a cerebral infarction occur suddenly, all at once. Then the complaints follow. Neurologist Heleen den Hertog explains what you need to know about a stroke. Heleen den Hertog is a neurologist […]
How do you clean your ears properly?
No cotton swab With a cotton swab burrowing deep into your ears is absolutely wrong. Earwax has multiple functions. It works water-repellent, protects the thin, vulnerable ear canal from dehydration, prevents dust, dirt and insects and ensures the defense of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Cleaning your ears regularly is not necessary. Only if […]
10 golden tips for healthy intestines
Take the time for a meal, chew well, drink enough fiber and drink a lot. Voila; the ingredients for a smooth digestion. But it is not easy. We worry a little with our intestines. What are the hidden causes of intestinal complaints? These 10 tips let your intestines perform optimally again. 1. Avoid light products Chips, […]