Mag. Margit Weichselbraun
The fascinating world of micronutrients and emotional health topics is a great passion of the post-graduate nutritionist. The zealous wordsmith skillfully puts together contributions from various scientific sources, explaining complex topics in easily accessible terms. She is also a dedicated mum to two children.
Life
Histamine intolerance: How to recognise histamine intolerance and what to do about it
Do you find that a glass of red wine, instead of relaxing you, gives you a runny nose? What sounds like an allergy could be a histamine intolerance – learn all about it here.
Micronutrients
Vitamin D for babies & newborns: yes or no?
Breast milk and high-quality infant formula are perfectly tailored to the needs of babies. But why is vitamin D still recommended for little ones? Is it not enough to spend a lot of time outdoors with your baby and to absorb the vitamin through...
Life
Vitamin D in pregnancy
Vitamin D has been discussed for years. Its relevance is undisputed even before pregnancy. But why is vitamin D also important for expectant mothers, how high is the need when you are pregnant and what is there to consider when taking vitamin D? Let...
Knowledge
Liver detox – These methods and home remedies can relieve liver stress
After the feast comes care for the liver. While many of us retreat indoors to hibernate in the winter months and spend the cold days enjoying heavy food, lounging on the sofa and spoiling ourselves with a few glasses of alcohol, others of us feel...
Knowledge
Bitter substances: Why bitter is healthy and good for the modern body
Admittedly, it’s usually not love at first sight: bitter, the taste profile which, for many people, conjures up first an acidic facial expression and then a distorted smile. However, bitter tasting plant substances can offer valuable lifelines...
Life
What sport suits me best?
Beyond making us feel happier, an active lifestyle does wonders for the body and soul. To develop a real passion for a sport and stay on the ball over the long term, you need to know the sport that’s best for you. After all, your ideal sport also...
Micronutrients
All about collagen – effect, daily needs and use
Collagen is currently particularly popular in the beauty and wellness area: The structural protein is designed to smooth our skin, make joints resilient and tune our body composition. But what is collagen? What effect does it have and how to best...
Knowledge
Wild yams – a women's remedy
Yams are a beloved staple food in many tropical countries. Here in the West, standardized extracts of wild yams are also a secret remedy for women's health. Read on to learn more about this traditional tuber's benefits.
Life
Iron deficiency during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Iron deficiency is a common phenomenon during pregnancy. In fact, about one in three pregnant women suffers from this. Find out here how expectant mothers can identify iron deficiency, how medical professionals make the diagnosis and much more.
Life
Supporting the immune system of children
How the immune system learns lessons from damage and what role micronutrients play: What do a child’s immune system and children have in common? Both still have a lot to learn. While children explore the world in a playful way and collect sticks...
Micronutrients
Iron deficiency: Causes, symptoms and what you can do
Iron deficiency is widespread worldwide and yet it is still misunderstood. It is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people suffer from iron deficiency, which slows them down physically and mentally in life. A blog about iron deficiency, causes and...
Micronutrients
Magnesium for sport
Successful athletes don't just rely on the right equipment, they also pay close attention to their body's nutritional needs. Magnesium is a vital part of this; it's not called a sports mineral for nothing. But how much magnesium do athletes need?...
