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Severe bloating after meals – what happens in the small intestine when food ferments?
Imagine this: You've just eaten what you thought was a healthy salad for lunch—fresh leaves, crunchy raw vegetables, no sugar, no gluten—and yet, two hours later, you feel like you're nine months pregnant. Your stomach is so bloated you have to unzip your pants, and you desperately wonder, "What am I doing wrong?" If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Millions of women, especially those over 40, experience this frustrating phenomenon every day—and the answer lies deeper

Norman Reffke
Nov 13, 20258 min read


Pineapple, bromelain and the vaginal flora – How enzymes influence our intimate climate
Imagine if you could pamper your taste buds with a delicious piece of pineapple while simultaneously supporting your intimate health – doesn't that sound appealing? This tropical fruit holds far more secrets than you might think. Hidden within its juicy flesh is a powerful enzyme called bromelain, which can influence your entire microbiome and thus your vaginal flora through fascinating biochemical pathways. This connection between nutrition and intimate health opens up compl

Norman Reffke
Aug 12, 202522 min read


Charcoal tablets for diarrhea: What really helps – and what is better
Picture this: You're on a long-awaited trip to Thailand, enjoying the exotic flavors of street food – when suddenly your digestive system sends you unmistakable signals. You reach for your trusted travel first aid kit and grab those classic black charcoal tablets. But have you ever wondered whether these are really the best choice, or if there might be more effective alternatives available? Diarrhea affects every person an average of one to two times per year, and the selecti

Norman Reffke
Aug 12, 202524 min read


How to Naturally Overcome Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) – and Strengthen Your Microbiome Long-Term
Imagine sitting at your desk after lunch and suddenly feeling your belly expand like a balloon about to burst – even though you only ate a salad. What many dismiss as "normal" digestive problems can be a sign of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), a condition affecting millions of people but often remaining unrecognized for years. The good news: with the right understanding of biochemical connections and natural approaches, you can restore balance to your microbiome

Norman Reffke
Jul 22, 202532 min read


Flaxseed: Small seeds with a big impact on digestion, hormone balance and inflammation inhibition
Introduction Flaxseeds, the small brown or golden grains of the flax plant ( Linum usitatissimum ), have been considered a remedy for...

Norman Reffke
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Why does my stomach rumble so loudly? – Causes, triggers, and natural remedies for digestive noises
You know that feeling? You're sitting in a quiet room, perhaps in a meeting, and suddenly your gastrointestinal tract lets out a loud...

Norman Reffke
Jul 22, 20254 min read
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