The Green Journal

Welcome to the space where we share knowledge, inspiration, and stories from the world of natural health. Discover articles on wellness, sustainability, and the science behind our supplements, written to guide and empower you on your journey.

Winter blues? Not with us! 6 tips for good mood in the cold season

Winter blues? Not with us! 6 tips for good mood in the cold season

In today’s modern world a lot of people struggle with increased levels of stress, moodiness, or mild anxiety. These conditions are often accompanied by other symptoms like nervous restlessness, sleeping problems and irritability. Luckily, nature offers a range of plants that were shown to be especially helpful with regards to mood balance – which is why we added them to our unique Good Mood Complex.

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Candida Albicans: What is it and how to get rid of it

Candida Albicans: What is it and how to get rid of it

Anyone who ever had the pleasure of dealing with a yeast infection knows that it’s actually no pleasure at all. What many people don’t know is that Candida albicans is essentially a “friendly” commensal – meaning that it’s lingering on various mucosal surfaces in our body without the intention of doing us any harm. Find out more about keeping it 'friendly' in our blog.

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Bye, bye, fatigue? - Why not all caffeine is created equally

Bye, bye, fatigue? - Why not all caffeine is created equally

Long before there were energy drinks, caffeine tablets and food supplements with energising ingredients, our ancestors knew about the stimulating and strengthening effects of some plant species such as cocoa, mate and guarana. Find out more in our blog.

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Vitamin B12 supplements – Fermentation vs. Plant-based

Vitamin B12 supplements – Fermentation vs. Plant-based

Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common vitamin deficiencies in the world. However, only a few people know where the B12 in their capsules comes from. It is mainly obtained by fermentation, but did you know that it can also be from plant-based sources? Discover more in our blog! 

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8 tips for healthy sleep

8 tips for healthy sleep

We spend around a third of our lives asleep. However, many people find it difficult to get to sleep, or to sleep through the night. Those who sleep less, or sleep badly, are often struggle with concentration throughout the day, have lower energy levels, and are more prone to health problems, such as hormonal imbalances, and becoming overweight. The following tips reveal how we can make sure we are as rested as possible during sleep, and which practices and nutritional supplements can help with this. 

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Triphala - All Good Things Come in Threes

Triphala - All Good Things Come in Threes

In Ayurveda, the number three stands for balance and finds a central meaning in the theory of Tridosha. Ayurvedic medicine often uses Triphala as a central pillar for therapies that mainly targets the stomach and intestine. However, due to the complexity of the three power berries, Triphala is suitable for a wide variety of applications. Discover more in our blog.

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Iodine Deficiency: Is Salt The Only Solution?

Iodine Deficiency: Is Salt The Only Solution?

Iodine is essential in our body for the production of thyroid hormones. Hard to believe, but true: Europe is an iodine deficiency zone! The average daily requirement for iodine is 150 μg - which about 40% of the population fail to reach. An undersupply of iodine can therefore lead to serious health problems, such as reduced physical and mental performance and increased susceptibility to infections.

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Forever young? How Resveratrol Influences the Mechanisms of Aging

Forever young? How Resveratrol Influences the Mechanisms of Aging

We all have noticed and most likely already used them – the beauty products and supplements that promise firm, wrinkle-free skin and “everlasting youth”. But, as we all hopefully know, most of these products promise more than they can deliver. Nonetheless, there is one fascinating substance that stands out when it comes natural anti-aging agents and that is resveratrol.

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On The Sunny Side of Life: How to Protect Our Skin from UV-Damage?

On The Sunny Side of Life: How to Protect Our Skin from UV-Damage?

The sun's warmth on our skin is pleasant, however, UV rays, which can certainly make you tan, can also be very harmful to your health. Excessive sunbathing can damage the DNA in our skin cells and produce genetic mutations, which may lead to premature skin aging (photoaging) and increase the risk of skin cancers. Through this blog, let's discover how to protect our skin from the outside but also from the inside.

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Our vegan Glucosamin Complex: A joint supplement, without joints

Our vegan Glucosamin Complex: A joint supplement, without joints

Why choose a supplement made from animal waste when there is a cruelty-free and more effective vegan alternative? Our Glucosamin Complex is a completely vegan joint supplement based on glucosamine and chondroitin from fermentation, MSM, Devil's Claw, vitamin C and zinc.

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Our Natural B Vitamins: Don’t worry – B Happy

Our Natural B Vitamins: Don’t worry – B Happy

B vitamins are water-soluble, essential nutrients that have a variety of synergistic functions. Compared to synthetic vitamin B products, our B vitamin complex contains all 8 B vitamins naturally sourced from quinoa seed extract.

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Staying Fit over 50: Common health issues in the Elderly

Staying Fit over 50: Common health issues in the Elderly

it’s important to understand the challenges that people face as they age. We have compiled a list of specific things that people approaching their 50s or over 50 should pay careful attention to.

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