Anyone diving into the topic of healthy eating inevitably encounters alkaline nutrition or alkaline fasting. A diet rich in alkaline-forming foods offers numerous benefits for the body and overall health by aiming for a balanced acid-base equilibrium. Discover why this balance is crucial, what to consider in alkaline nutrition, and get five helpful dietary tips in this blog post.
Parasites in pets, especially dogs, are not just annoying but also pose various dangers to both the dog and humans. They can act as carriers of dangerous diseases or trigger infections within the organism. Infestation often occurs quickly and unnoticed by the dog owner. In this blog post, we explain how to effectively keep these pests away without relying on chemical products and what other measures can be taken in the fight against parasites of all kinds.
I want to share some stories from the practice – from the veterinary practice. For 23 years now, I have been working as an animal health practitioner in a mobile practice for horses and dogs.
Vitamin B12 is a crucial member of the B vitamin family and plays numerous roles in the human body. A sustained deficiency can compromise long-term health. This blog post addresses the best ways to absorb vitamin B12, the signs of deficiency, and dispels the misconception that only vegans suffer from B12 deficiency.
Coenzyme Q10 – More than just an anti-aging remedy
Coenzyme Q10 is often associated with cosmetics, known for its ability to combat skin aging, reduce wrinkles, and maintain youthful, radiant skin. However, it offers much more: Coenzyme Q10 plays a crucial role in the body's energy production, supports the immune system, and promotes overall health. In this blog post, we'll explain everything about Coenzyme Q10, including when, why, and for whom supplementation makes sense.
For us, World Animal Protection Day isn't just October 4th; it's every day of the year. Along with care, cuddles, high-quality food, and ample exercise, there's the option to protect and support pets' bodies from the inside with supplements. But how useful are nutrient supplements for pets? Which ones are suitable for dogs, cats, rabbits, or hamsters, and are they really worth it? This blog provides answers to these questions.
Iron: an all-rounder for immune system and energy supply
We all know Popeye, the sailor who attributed his strength to spinach and the iron it contains. In reality, things aren't quite that simple. It's now known that spinach doesn't actually contain as much iron as once believed. However, there's no disputing that iron is one of the most crucial trace elements for the human body. This blog post explains why our bodies need iron, where to get enough of it, and how to tackle an iron deficiency.
A healthy musculoskeletal system is essential for a dog’s quality of life and for enjoying movement. This complex system, composed of bones, joints, muscles, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, ideally works seamlessly together. Unfortunately, musculoskeletal disorders are common in veterinary practices. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the different causes of joint diseases, how to prevent them, and which nutrients specifically support your dog’s musculoskeletal system.
Vitamin D is widely known as the sunshine or bone vitamin. Recommendations and pseudo-truths about this nutrient frequently circulate, but what is actually true? It is, in fact, one of the vitamins whose deficiency is widespread globally. This blog post explains what vitamin D is responsible for in the body, who is at risk for deficiency, and how well it can be absorbed through sun exposure, diet, and supplements.
An illness with SARS-CoV-2 (the pandemic coronavirus) is something one would preferably avoid. Both the acute phase, which can sometimes lead to hospitalization and severe outcomes, and its consequences are not trivial matters. Even if the acute phase progresses mildly, it does not mean one is immune to the long-term issues associated with so-called "Long-COVID."
Ticks thrive in mild, spring-like temperatures. That's why they are active from spring through fall, posing a constant threat to dogs and their owners. Once a tick latches onto a dog, it stays attached for several days before dropping off.
Pure Vitamin C, known as ascorbic acid, is essential for humans and must be obtained through diet. However, it's not the ideal choice for supplementation for several reasons.
We are very proud to announce that in our effort to support our promise “100% natural” we are as of now a CO2-neutral company. Climate issues affect us all, therefore it has been paramount to us to offset our carbon footprint.
In times when we are constantly exposed to higher levels of stress, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important and wise to look after our psychological health and resilience.
In Zeiten in denen unser Immunsystem durch äußere wie auch innere Einflüsse, immer mehr belastet wird, gilt es unseren Körper, und in unserem Bereich, speziell die Zähne, das Zahnfleisch und den Kieferknochen bei der Bewältigung dieser Stressfaktoren, zu entlasten und zu stärken.
Mit der kalten Jahreszeit kommt auch häufig die erste Erkältung. Der lästige Schnupfen ist in den meisten Fällen harmlos, aber gut fühlen wir uns dabei trotzdem nicht und die alltäglichen Aufgaben zu erledigen fällt hier leicht zur Last.
Was mache ich bei Allergien in Sommermonaten, wie gehe ich damit um?
Zwar gibt es eine Reihe an schulmedizinischen Mitteln gegen die Symptome von Allergien, aber diese haben meistens eine Reihe an starken Nebenwirkungen.
Warum benötige ich Mikronährstoffe auch im Sommer?
Die Sommermonate verleiten gerne dazu, zu glauben, dass die Gesundheit mit Leichtigkeit mit allem fertig wird und Supplementation in diesen Monaten eher sinnfrei ist. Doch weit gefehlt!