The vagus nerve is one of the bodys greatest strangers and is attracting increasing interest. It is the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system and is directly involved with our capacity for relaxation, rest and recovery. At 100% Natural we have been fortunate to have Dr. Antonia Lizárraga who has given us a Webinar dedicated to this important nerve that runs through
our entire body.
Nowadays, the great importance of fats in the diet is recognized. Its benefit or harm depends on the type of fat consumed, the amount ingested, their digestion and metabolism, the individual himself (general health, age, sex) and his lifestyle.
The extensive research that has been carried out in recent years on the microbiota has shown that a good or bad microbiota can influence fertility and also the development of a good pregnancy. On the other hand, beneficial bacteria are transferred from the mother to the child and a good or bad microbiota of the mother can have implications for the health of the child (and the adult he will become) from pregnancy, during breastfeeding and in the early stages of life
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Practicing sports on a regular basis is a good way to maintain essential physical activity to improve health and prevent diseases. Many of the most prevalent diseases today are the result of a sedentary lifestyle and many of them improve with the practice
of sports.
In this article, we want to focus more on the importance of these beneficial bacteria in the early stages of life. The intestinal microbiota is the most studied, and it is known that its main functions are the recovery of energy and nutrients from food, protection against the invasion of pathogenic microbes and the regulation of the immune system
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Who hasnt ever experienced irritated eyes, stinging, redness, blurred vision, or the feeling of having foreign bodies inside the eye? These are some of the typical symptoms of...
The skin is the largest organ in our body and the one that gives us our appearance. But skin is not only a more or less beautiful coating, it is one of the most important protection and defense barriers against environmental aggressions that surround us. Purified palmitoleic acid, from the omega-7 series, is a fatty acid that, provided as an oral supplement, has been shown to significantly and visibly improve the structure of the skin, promoting its hydration, elasticity and improving the roughness of the skin and
mucous membranes...
One of the problems that causes the highest number of ophthalmology visits is dry eye syndrome (SOS). It is estimated that this syndrome affects 15 to 30% of the population. This is an eye disorder caused by a decrease in tear production or increased evaporation of water in the tear, which deteriorates its composition and quality and decreases the tear films ability to lubricate and nourish the eye. The main symptoms of dry eye are tearing, itching, stinging, burning, redness, pain, swelling, and blurred vision. Dry eyes make the eye more vulnerable to infections and, in severe cases...
The good weather is coming, we are getting light on our clothes... and everything is in a hurry to recover the lost line. So were looking for the miracle and... who hasnt heard of the properties of green tea (Camellia sinensis) extracts for weight control? But faced with these two considerations, we ask ourselves two questions: Are we aware of what it means to be overweight or obese? And do we really know the properties of Camellia sinensis and its extracts?
Nowadays, the great importance of fats in the diet is recognized. Its benefit or harm depends on the type of fat consumed, the amount ingested, their digestion and metabolism, the individual himself and his lifestyle. But what are fatty acids? What types are there? How do they affect our health?
When negative emotions outweigh positive emotions and/or extend over time, there is an emotional imbalance and a low mood, with symptoms of stress, anxiety, hopelessness, decay... in short, sadness and unhappiness that, if no solution is found, can end in true depression with the development of physical and psychological symptoms of varying intensity, including...
Prof. M.José Alonso perfectly summarizes in this article the paper given by Dña. Tone Gjertsen offered last February 22 at the VIII Barcelona Nutrition Seminar on krill fishing in Antarctica and its sustainability
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