Natura Nova - Traditional Plant Knowledge Rediscovered
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Wild herbs in March – The first harbingers of spring for the kitchen and home medicine cabinet
As early as March, the first wild herbs sprout, offering a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals after winter . Wild garlic, nettle, dandelion, and goutweed can be used in...
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Polyphenols as cell signaling molecules – far more than just antioxidants
Polyphenols are far more than just plant-based antioxidants – they act as highly effective signaling molecules that specifically intervene in cellular communication networks. They activate the body's own protective mechanisms...
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Metabolic flexibility – the forgotten health capability
Metabolic flexibility refers to the body's ability to seamlessly switch between burning fat and carbohydrates – a crucial but often overlooked health function. Those who train it benefit from stable...
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Hydration – how much fluid the body really needs
Hydration is more than just drinking as much water as possible. Learn how much fluid your body really needs and what's important.
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Glycation – how sugar and heat cause the body to age silently
Glycation is a silent aging mechanism in which sugars modify proteins. This article explains in an easy-to-understand way how diet and heat influence this process.
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Vagus nerve – how rest has measurable effects on inflammation
The vagus nerve plays a central role in regulating inflammation. This article shows why rest has a measurable effect and how the nervous and immune systems are connected.
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Postbiotics – the underestimated active ingredients of the gut
Postbiotics are the active substances that gut bacteria produce from dietary fiber. This article explains why they are so important for the immune system and gut health.
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Alkaline Diet – What the Science really says
Diet does not change blood pH – this is physiologically well established. And yet people who follow a plant-focused, “alkaline” diet tend to be healthier. What is really behind this,...
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Red clover & hot flashes: What studies show
Red clover contains isoflavones, which have been investigated in clinical trials and reviews for menopausal symptoms. Several studies report reductions in hot flashes compared to placebo, while others find mixed...
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Salvia officinalis and PCOS – New hope through traditional medicinal plant
Two recent studies from 2025/2026 demonstrate that sage (Salvia officinalis) significantly improves blood lipid levels and reduces oxidative stress in PCOS patients. A randomized, placebo-controlled study with 70 women showed...
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The Healing Arts of Ancient Cultures – Germanic, Celtic, Greek and Roman
From Hippocrates' theory of the four humours to Galen's anatomy, the healing herbs of the Celtic druids and Germanic herbal medicine: the fascinating medical heritage of European antiquity – and...
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Edible Flowers – Which Are Edible, Their Benefits and Growing Them at Home
Marigold, nasturtium, daisy & co. are not just pretty but genuine nutrient sources. Which flowers are edible, what compounds they offer, how to grow them in your garden or on...