Before the scientific method existed, people tried to understand the world by other means: Tradition, intuition, spirituality, authority or anecdotes. For thousands of years, something was considered “true” if it was proclaimed by religious leaders, monarchs or charismatic personalities. Power and self-assurance replaced evidence. The motto: correlation instead of causality. The 4 humors An example
Diesen Beitrag lesenOn September 29, the global focus will be on an issue that seems invisible at first glance, but has a huge impact on the environment, climate and food security: Food loss and food waste. The United Nations launched this day to draw attention to the urgency of using our resources more carefully. From agriculture to
Diesen Beitrag lesenSudden abdominal pain, skin rash or shortness of breath after a barbecue? What sounds like a classic food allergy or histamine intolerance is in some cases something completely different: alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) – an unusual meat allergy. Unlike most food allergies, it often only manifests itself hours after eating. And it has something to do
Diesen Beitrag lesenVacation at last – but with lactose intolerance, histamine problems or fructose malabsorption, traveling can quickly become a challenge. With good preparation and a few clever tricks, your time away will be enjoyable and symptom-free despite your food intolerance. Here are my best tips for traveling with intolerances: 1. register food preferences on the plane
Diesen Beitrag lesenMethanobrevibacter intestini expands the known gut microbiome The human gut microbiome is a fascinating ecosystem – with trillions of microorganisms that have a significant influence on our health. When we think of gut flora, we always think of bacteria, and rarely of yeasts such as Candida sp. But one part of this microcosm has been
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