Summer is the time of travel, and during trips, our diet and physical activity often deviate from the usual rhythm and routine. Depending on the destination, the food can also be completely different and there is a risk of getting stomach problems. To ensure that your long-awaited vacation is not spoiled by unexpected health problems, we recommend thinking through which supplements to take with you. Here is a list of essential supplements that we definitely recommend packing in your suitcase.

Digestive problems can occur at unexpected and unplanned moments. Concerns such as flatulence, heaviness in the stomach, abdominal pain, constipation are familiar to many, but statistics show that women are in a higher risk group compared to men. In women, digestive problems can be aggravated, for example, during menstruation or during menopause. Some worries may indicate a more serious illness, but in many cases, it is also possible to do something yourself to get rid of your worries with digestion. Here are 5 tips from nutritional therapist Diana Zintšenko to help ease digestive problems.

The first step in winter skin care is moisturizing. Cold air can remove moisture from the skin, so it's important to use a rich moisturizer. Choose a product that contains hyaluronic acid or glycerin to lock in moisture and keep the skin elastic. Remember that you need to moisturize your skin every time you wash your face, hands or body, because when you wash, you remove its natural oily protective layer from the skin.

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin found in both plant and animal products. It is also known as vitamin H and vitamin B7. The human body has a supply of biotin for 2-7 weeks. The human body itself is not capable of producing biotin, but our own intestinal microflora partially does. About 10% of the biotin produced by bacteria is absorbed, which is why most of the vitamin must still be obtained from a healthy and balanced diet. Biotin is a coenzyme of carboxylases, which is why biotin participates in the synthesis of fatty acids, amino acids and carbohydrates (glucose). Biotin is also necessary in the metabolism of folic acid, vitamin B12 and pantothenic acid.

I visited a sweet little family a little while back in Estonia. The father of the family gifted the mother a session with a nutritionist with their whole family to help them work on their nutritional habits. The family also had a child with type I diabetes. The session was very wholesome and the time flew by.

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