Natura Nova - Traditional Plant Knowledge Rediscovered
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Yarrow – medicinal plant of the year 2025 with a remarkable spectrum of effects
Common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is the Medicinal Plant of the Year 2025 – and combines thousands of years of European herbal knowledge with current science. Effects on digestion, the menstrual...
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Thyme – Effects, Thymol & Research 2025/2026
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is far more than a culinary herb. Its active compounds thymol and carvacrol target bacteria, viruses and fungi on several levels at the same time. Current research...
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Lemon balm – The versatile "bee herb" for nerves, stomach and more
Lemon balm has a calming effect on the nerves and stomach, inhibits herpes viruses, and shows promising effects in Alzheimer's disease – a recent clinical study from 2023 demonstrates significant...
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Brain age and nutrition – how eating habits affect mental health in the long term
Brain age is not solely determined by age. This article shows how nutrition influences inflammation, metabolism, and mental health in the long term.
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Dietary fiber – how nutrition trains the immune system
Dietary fiber not only affects digestion but also regulates the immune system via the gut microbiome. This article explains these connections in a scientifically sound and easy-to-understand way.
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Autophagy – how the body renews itself and why breaks are so important
Autophagy describes the body's ability to break down and renew damaged cell components. This article explains in simple terms how autophagy works and why breaks are important for health.
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Caraway and cumin – similar in name, different in effect and use
Caraway and cumin sound similar, but have different effects. This article explains their origin, taste, and health benefits – clearly, thoroughly, and within the context of natural medicine.
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Regional foods with more potassium than bananas – good for nerves, muscles and the environment
Bananas are considered a classic source of potassium, but they aren't the best. Many regional foods contain more potassium and also score points with shorter transport routes, stricter environmental standards,...
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Magnesium – a key mineral for nerves, sleep and inner balance
Magnesium plays a central role in the nervous system, sleep quality, and inner balance. Nevertheless, many people are deficient in it. This article explains why magnesium is so important, which...
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Vitamin D3 – the silent key factor for immune system, bones and balance
Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in the immune system, bones, and muscles. Nevertheless, many people are deficient in it. This article explains why vitamin D deficiency is so common...
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Conventional medicine and traditional European naturopathic treatments – two paths, one goal
Conventional medicine and traditional European naturopathic treatments are often portrayed as opposites. However, especially in the case of chronic conditions and in preventative care, naturopathic approaches prove to be an...
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Menopause: Hormone preparations work – but at what cost?
Hormone therapy is considered the most effective treatment for hot flashes during menopause. However, large studies show an increased risk of thrombosis and certain types of cancer, especially with prolonged...