Two-thirds of the body's immune cells are located in the gut. Thus, good gut health is a prerequisite for efficient defense against viruses and bacteria. Good intestinal health stands or falls with an intact intestinal barrier. A good probiotic certainly helps with this. Research on mice has made this clear, when the mice...

The Important Effects of Vitamin C and Zinc Methionine 15mg. Winter is the time of year when a lot of people suffer from colds, laryngitis and all kinds of flu. Studies by the Linus Pauling Institute show that 95% of the adult population does not take advantage of the preventive and healing power of high doses of vitamin...

In short, eczema is an inflammation of the upper layers of skin resulting in itching, redness and swelling. Did you know that nearly 1 million Dutch people regularly suffer from itching and red, chapped skin patches? Eczema is therefore number 4 in the top 10 chronic disorders in the Netherlands* and brings physical and mental complaints with...

Groundbreaking research is being conducted at the UMCG on the relationship of nutrition during pregnancy and the baby's brain development. For the first time, a clear link has been established between prenatal nutrition and motor development at 18 months. "Children have better spontaneous motor skills after 1 1/2 years if they are at birth....

In bronchitis, the mucous membranes of the small branches in the lungs are inflamed. This causes you to cough and suffer from phlegm. Bronchitis occurs because you inhale a virus or bacteria to which you are allergic. The causative agent passes through to the lungs and causes inflammation of the...

The month of June used to be called Hay Month. In this month, people suffered most from hay fever. Hence the name hay fever. Nowadays we see that hay fever symptoms are much more extensive and much earlier. With rising temperatures, we see plants and trees blooming earlier and earlier, especially between December and September. Some...

What to do in case of sunburn Cover burned skin with a light towel or loose clothing. Sit in the shade, preferably indoors. Cool the skin with wet cloths or a gentle shower; avoid hypothermia. Gently pat the skin dry. How long does sunburned skin take to recover? It takes 4...

What are the symptoms of irritated skin? There are many forms of skin irritations or rashes but symptoms that fit irritated skin include: Itchy skin, pain or irritation on the skin, redness of the skin, red itchy bumps, dry skin, scaly skin, tendency to scratch, damage to skin from scratching,...

What is Sun allergy? Sun allergy is an allergic reaction of the skin to UV radiation. UV A and B are found in sunlight, but you are also exposed to this ultraviolet radiation under the tanning bed. Especially the first spring sun rays after an extended period without bright sunlight can cause sun allergy. Usually this happens on a warm spring day....

Dry lips? Chances are that when it's winter you suffer from dry lips. The cold, inclement weather does the lips no favors. The result: annoying skin on the lips and sometimes even cracks. Apart from not looking pretty, chapped lips can be painful. In response, go...