Health

You have most likely already heard the term micronutrients: in nutrition it is used to indicate precisely "smaller" nutrients that can be found in the foods we consume every day. These are vitamins and minerals, essential and to be introduced with the diet. But are we sure we're getting enough?

Nowadays cardiovascular diseases are among the main causes of mortality and disability in Western and developing countries. Prevention, largely underutilized, could significantly reduce the spread of cardiovascular disease. But how is prevention done? What are the natural remedies available to us?

Among the most widespread and well-known ailments worldwide, the cold is a disease of viral origin that affects millions of people every year: extremely contagious, it is almost always completely reversible but still very annoying. Let's find out together what are the symptoms, the causes and above all the treatment to speed up healing and help our body prevent its onset.

Sleep is a physiological necessity that is opposed to the state of wakefulness. Sleeping is resting: therefore allowing our body to recover from all the stimuli and efforts that occur during the day. But how can a good rest influence training results and improve performance? Find out with us in this article!

Ginger, a root that has always been used as a natural remedy for nausea and vomiting, is a spice known for its culinary uses as well as for its health implications. To date, there are over 400 bioactive components obtained from this root with a spicy, almost balsamic and spicy flavor. But what are these compounds? And what are the health effects? You just have to find out with us!

Aloe is a plant belonging to the vast Aloaceae family, perennial plants with succulent leaves originating from different regions of Africa, well known and appreciated for its various uses. It is used for the production of creams, gels and food supplements. But what are all these fantastic properties due to? Does it really work? Find out with us in this article!

Pregnancy is a period as wonderful as it is delicate, a very important step in a woman's life, which certainly needs special attention. Especially in the summer, the fall can be an enemy for the health of the expectant mother. Let's see in this article how to win it and how to best face this season!

We often hear about blood sugar, the glycemic index of foods and the glycemic load of the meal. But what do these terms mean? And why are they so frightening? As often happens, everything related to the sugar world is demonized. In this article we will try together to understand what these concepts mean, if and when they should worry us and how to learn how to manage carbohydrates in a functional and intelligent way.

Translated from the Chinese Kudzu means "eliminator of intoxication"; a wild climbing plant with numerous beneficial properties but still little known in Italy .. We tell you everything in this article!

The prostate is a gland belonging to the male genital system, located in front of the rectum and under the bladder. It has a shape similar to a chestnut and in some cases can take the form of a crescent or a donut. In our body it performs many essential functions: discover with us how to keep this particular organ healthy and prevent the most common ailments that can afflict it.

Hydration has always played an important role in sports performance, injury prevention and recovery after training sessions or competitions, both for athletes involved in sports or competitive competitions and at an amateur level. It is extremely important that athletes and coaches understand the risks of dehydration and how to replenish the water and mineral salts lost with sports performance in the right quantities.

To show off strong and healthy hair, unfortunately, it is not enough to buy the latest formulated shampoo or trendy mask: hair care also starts from our tables. In addition to the choice of non-invasive, quality products and healthy habits in hair-care, a key role is played by the choice of nutrients.