Common Lady's Mantle ... from the past to the present ...
originates from the Latin word " Alchemilla " related to alchemy. Alchemists believed in the miraculous power of water droplets on its leaves "heavenly water," (symbolized purity and nature's mystery), which were supposed to help them achieve eternal youth or transform a common metal into gold. They paid great attention to lady's mantle, which led not only to its naming but mainly to the discovery of its medicinal effects. The present relies on proven health benefits this medicinal plant offers.
Do we need the 'sunshine' vitamin D3 only in winter?
When you feel the sun's rays on your skin, know that your body is creating one of the most important vitamins - D3, which was discovered thanks to centuries of research. The discovery of vitamin D3 became one of the most significant medical achievements of the 20th century, saving millions of lives: It was the year 1650 and in the streets of London, doctors noticed that more and more children were suffering from a strange disease called rickets (their bones were weak and brittle, legs deformed, growth slowed). It wasn't until 1919 that Dr. Huldschinsky exposed children with rickets to ultraviolet light and their bones began to heal! Three years later, biochemist McCollum discovered a substance that prevented rickets and called it vitamin D. Gradually, the existence of the most important form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) was discovered.
Ukľudňujúci Horčík (Bisglycinát horečnatý)
Horčík je dôležitý minerál pre správne fungovanie tela. Názov magnézium pochádza z gréckeho mesta Magnesia, kde bol tento prvok pôvodne objavený už v roku 1755. Je to 8. najrozšírenejší prvok na zemi, tvorí približne 2 % zemskej kôry. Má prirodzene kyslastú chuť, ktorá sa prejavuje aj v minerálnych vodách. Nájdeme ho v každej bunke zelenej rastliny, (ióny magnézia sú prítomné) tiež v každej bunke ľudského tela. Náš organizmus potrebuje magnézium na viac ako 300 biochemických procesov, ako je výroba energie a syntéza nukleových medzí, udržiavanie správneho srdcového rytmu aj krvného tlaku. Ťažko by sme našli proces v tele na ktorý nemá horčík vplyv.
Cordyceps sinensis with an incredible life cycle
Have you heard about this fascinating fungus with its peculiar appearance and way of existence? The names „Chinese caterpillar, Himalayan gold or mushroom of longevity“ do not reveal much ...
Reishi - huba nesmrteľnosti
Reishi, huba užívaná už pred 4000 rokmi. Božská huba nesmrteľnosti - v minulosti verili, že dokáže oživiť aj mŕtveho. Svoje významné miesto má najmä v čínskej medicíne (pod názvom lingzhi), kde sa písomne spomína už 200 rokov pred Kristom. Na jej hľadanie boli vyčlenené celú armádu, pretože čínsky cisársky dvor veril, že sa pomocou nej dá namiešať elixír nesmrteľnosti. Slovenský názov vám asi veľa nepovie - Leskokôrovka hnedočervená, je vlastne drevokazná parazitická huba, ktorá žije najmä na zranených stromoch. Má obrovské spektrum biologických látok. Jej účinky sú opísané aj odbornej encyklopédii Huby ako .
B10 ... for your younger self
Excessive hair loss, slowed growth, or premature graying can have various causes, with diet playing a major role. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), also known as vitamin B10 (although it is not officially a vitamin), is among the significant nutrients that support hair health, skin, and overall vitality of the body. Additionally, it can influence the aging process. Despite its beneficial effects, it is less known today, although in the past it was considered almost a miraculous means of maintaining youth. In the 1950s, scientists studied PABA for its potential in combating degenerative diseases and recorded cases where graying was slowed down.
