What is L-Glutamine? L-Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid. Amino acids are the smallest units of proteins. They are carbohydrates with a nitrogen-containing amino group, which is why proteins can be broken down into sugars and can thus be used as an energy source. Amino acids often support various biological...
“I like tea and yoga, but I don’t do yoga”.Moby Green tea is one of the healthiest beverages and most commonly consumed beverages. What are the components of this “wonder drink” and how can they support a healthy lifestyle? Green tea has its origins in China. Like Oolong or black tea, it...
What is inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s immune system’s response to an infection or an injury and is part of the natural healing process. The immune cells release hormones such as bradykinin or histamine, which help to increase blood flow by widening the blood vessels and cause swelling. They also...
Poor sleep is linked to an increased risk of weight gain, impaired cognitive functions, depression, increase anxiety levels, and decreased motor control. Apart from that, a lack of sleep can weaken our immune system. Unfortunately, many of us seem to have a hard time, either falling or staying asleep. Stress or the...
All my clients know that I’ not a “machine girl”. I’m rather an “equipment minimalist” because that allows my to workout anywhere, even in the tiniest hotel room. Today I want to share my favorite fitness equipment that you can use when exercising in your living room, home gym, or...
This week I planned to write a post on magnesium and its importance for athletes, but after talking to one of my clients about osteoporosis, I decided to dedicate this post to calcium: What is Calcium? Calcium is an essential nutrient that can’t be produced by the body and thus has to be...
Restrictive diets don’t work for many people. They’re often not sustainable because they limit your favorite foods or cut them out altogether. But you don’t have to be on a “diet” to lose weight or get healthy. Small changes can already make a big difference. This post will provide you...
A Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting “Fasting empties the stomach and the mind; freeing up space to refuel our bodies with the Bread of Life.”Allene van Oirschot Fasting has been used for centuries to treat or prevent health conditions. The word fast stems from the Old English expression fæsten, which refers to the...
3 steps that will help you to turn any crisis into an opportunity 七転び八起き Fall seven and get up eight times Japanese Proverb Powerful change often starts with disturbing events. Maybe you think about quitting your job or ending a relationship? Maybe you failed at something you wanted to achieve?...
Osteoporosis, a condition where the quality and density are significantly reduced, is becoming a major health issue in the U.S. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases estimates that 53% of Americans are at increased risk for bone fracture. And according to the American Council of Exercise (ACE), approximately 50% of...
