Category: Insight

Potassium and magnesium supplements as tools for action potential regulation Poor digestion, poor gastric emptying, alternating bowel pattern and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are some of the Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS) that our body can show when the transmission of nervous impulses is altered due to ionic concentration changes (measurable with the PPG Stress Flow…

Introduction Chlorella pyrenoidosa is a type of unicellular green algae. Due to its outstanding content of amino acids, proteins, fibers, antioxidant and bioactive substances, it is a popular food across the world. Chlorella has multiple properties, so much so that, as food, it is interesting from both the nutritional and therapeutic viewpoint. Protein and amino…

Introduction As a rule, hot and humid seasons record increasing cases of malaise and disorders linked to altered hydro-electrolytic balance. All population groups are at risk – more so in recent years due to worsening climate change.As a result, a significantly higher amount of fluids is transferred to the outside environment (with body weight fluctuations…

A risk for every age group and in every season of the year Water is the main constituent of our body (accounting for approximately 50-60% of the body weight of an adult) (TBW – BIA-ACC) and performs actions of fundamental importance. Indeed, it enables the transport of nutrients through cell membranes, regulates body temperature and…

Medically-unexplained symptoms (MUS) and nutrition While one can easily agree that the state of well-being affects psycho-physical health and performance, obtaining a suitable picture for assessing overall well-being is far from easy. In order to promote health recovery, one has to evaluate all types of unbalances that, though not resulting in defined clinical outcomes, lead…

Introduction Tiredness and chronic fatigue, loss of strength, cramps, fibromyalgia, arrhythmias, poor digestion and gastric emptying, alternating bowel pattern, mood disorders, irritability and “functional bipolar disorder” are some of the medically-unexplained symptoms (MUS) that our body can show when the transmission of nervous impulses is altered due to ionic concentration changes. In particular, potassium and…

What it causes, what triggers it, how to monitor it and how to recover from it Inflammation is a normal defence mechanism that protects the body from various insults and pathogens, as well as the tissue repair processes, and helps restore the physiology of infected or damaged sites. It is a mechanism, characterised by redness,…

In winter we struggle to drink, because we rarely feel thirst. We know that our body water is still expelled through breathing, sweating and urine: but precisely because the perception of thirst is lowered, the risk of dehydration may increase. Symptoms of mild dehydration are very common: drowsiness, fatigue, dry skin, headache, constipation and dizziness.…

Introduction Sleep is a fundamental need for every individual, so much so that its deprivation leads to disorders such as increased fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and irritability [26,17,18]. The causes of sleep problems are varied and include: psychosocial stress, psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety), medication, sleep apnoea, environmental disorders and persistent activation of the…

Our immune system responds to countless stimuli over the course of our entire life. He is continually exposed to challenges, always ready to respond to any type of external “solicitation”.Very often, however, we forget that external solicitations do not only concern infections or viruses, but we can solicit our immune system even if we are…