Macular degeneration: Lutein-enriched eggs inhibit eye disease

People are getting older and want to have and maintain good health. A healthy lifestyle and healthy diet play a major role in this. The food industry makes an important… Read more

The healing power of peppermint oil

One drop of peppermint essential oil contains as many healthy substances as 28 cups of peppermint tea. Peppermint oil is a concentrate that has medicinal properties. In addition, one drop… Read more

Shoulder tendonitis: symptoms, treatment (injection)

Shoulder tendonitis can be quite disabling. What are the symptoms of shoulder tendonitis and how is it treated? The rotator cuff muscles is the name for four deeper shoulder muscles… Read more

The yew as a tree of life and tree of strength

The yew (Taxus baccata) has traditionally been regarded as the tree of eternal life. A yew can grow very old. The one at Crowhurst in Surrey is said to be… Read more

Kufs disease: Neurodegenerative disorder

Kufs disease is a very rare neurodegenerative disorder that mainly affects the nervous system. The main symptoms of this progressive condition are problems with motor skills and cognitive decline, although… Read more

The medicinal power of earth almond or cyperus

Cyperus is considered a weed. That’s a shame because it is an edible crop. This crop grows well in the Netherlands, despite the fact that it is classified as a… Read more

Snow blindness (welding eye), symptoms and treatment

You don’t often think about it: going on a winter sports holiday and suffering from sunburn. The eyes are extra sensitive to harmful UV radiation. This is most common during… Read more

Delivery by caesarean section

The delivery by caesarean section can be either planned or unplanned. It can be performed via local or general anesthesia. For medical reasons, a caesarean section can be chosen in… Read more