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Knowing your genes will put you in control of your destinyAccording to scientific estimates, every human being suffers from at least 2,000 genetic defects. They cause our immune system to function less effectively, lead to osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, impair our vision, can cause diabetes, and make us fat.However, genetic predispositions do not have to represent an inescapable fate. Many genetic risk factors can be rendered ineffective, often completely so, through proper preventative care, diet,...

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Gardening stories – accomplishments and failuresClaudia Praxmayer and her husband bought an old farm in Germany’s Chiemgau region. The idea was to create habitats where endangered species could find refuge on the huge property. Praxmayer, a biologist, built deadwood hedges and terraced beds, let wildflower meadows grow and ponds fill up – and life sprouted everywhere! Hedgehogs, birds, and bats moved in; wild bees and other insects found plenty of food, and even peaceful coexistence in the vegetable...

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For health, anti-ageing, beauty – and plenty of powerThe gut, the thyroid gland, the adrenal glands and our hormones have a big impact on our health. But stress, a poor diet or a lack of self-care can weaken organs and hormone systems, with serious knock-on effects in terms of both physical and mental health. Low energy levels, for example, or a weakened immune system, can be caused by hypothyroidism or a hormone imbalance. The strategies in Re-Power will help you rebalance these systems, strengthening...

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Why we’re all running out of energy – and what we can do about it Every day, people come to Dr Matthias Marquardt’s practice seeking help with exhaustion. He sees not only stressed-out executives but also mothers on maternity leave, employees, teachers and small business owners. Exhaustion is widespread in our society. And people who go to the doctor suffering from exhaustion tend to want to find out the cause of the problem and be prescribed the appropriate medication for it. But medicine alone...

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If you love yourself, you’ll always be your perfect weightBum too big, breasts too small, hair too thin? Disregarding conventional ideals of beauty and recognising their own attractiveness is something many women find difficult to do. In this book, two different women tell of their lifelong struggles with their weight and self-image: Tanja Marfo, who was always ‘too much’, and Caro Matzko, who almost starved herself to death as a young woman. They describe their quest for emotional equilibrium and...

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Side effects, interactions, and everything you should know about taking common medications, but often don't learn from your doctor and pharmacistDid you know that ibuprofen can be deadly if you take ASS100 at the same time? Have you ever heard that St. John's wort blocks the effect of birth control pills? And that there are more chemical ingredients in herbal medicines than in synthetic ones? Many people often don't know key facts about the pills, sprays, and drops they take on a regular basis. This...

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