Is spelt healthier than wheat? The honest answer – with science and Hildegard von Bingen
"Spelt is much healthier than wheat" – you hear that a lot. But is it really true? Does spelt have less gluten? Is it easier to digest? And what does...
"Spelt is much healthier than wheat" – you hear that a lot. But is it really true? Does spelt have less gluten? Is it easier to digest? And what does...
You want to do therapeutic fasting, but you're not quite sure how? You're looking for a concrete plan that tells you day by day what to eat, drink, and how...
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They bloom quietly in gardens, meadows, and along paths – yet are hardly recognized for what they have been for thousands of years: serious medicinal plants. Pansies and violets belong...
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Who still knows horehound? Once a staple in every monastery garden, known from every medieval herbal book, today it's barely a familiar name – common horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is one...
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Wormwood is one of the most important medicinal herbs in Hildegard medicine. Abbess Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) called it “the master over all states of exhaustion in people”—and for good...
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Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is one of the best-known medicinal plants for joint issues, back pain, and osteoarthritis. It's been used in natural medicine for decades – but how does...
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Greater celandine (Chelidonium majus) is an old medicinal plant, mainly known for its traditional use on warts. At the same time, it’s considered potentially toxic and should be used with...
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The liver compress is a tried-and-true home remedy from natural medicine, mainly used to support liver function, for relaxation, and as a companion during fasting. In this article, you'll find...
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Summer savory is way more than just a “bean spice”: it adds a spicy-peppery kick, makes legumes easier to digest, and has been a popular kitchen and medicinal herb for...
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Many people know the feeling: heavy legs in the evening, swollen ankles, tight skin. “Water in the legs”—medically known as edema—is common and can have many different causes. Important: Not...
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„Entzündungshemmend essen“ klingt nach Verzicht – ist aber in der Praxis eher ein Upgrade: mehr echte Lebensmittel, mehr Kräuter & Gewürze, weniger stark Verarbeitetes. Viele Ärzt:innen und Ernährungs-Expert:innen empfehlen dafür...
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Spelt semolina is a classic food with a long tradition and great nutritional value. Whether as a creamy porridge for breakfast, a base for savory dishes, or a light snack...
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Chestnut cream isn't just a flavorful dessert or spread – it's also a healthy, versatile base for your kitchen creations. Whether you use it sweet in desserts or savory in...
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