Posts by Mirthe Eckl

HealthSpan vs Lifespan Ever pondered about the difference in lifespan vs health span? Although average life expectancy has increased dramatically in the last 100 years, this has not been accompanied by an  equivalent increase in healthy life expectancy (Source). Age-associated disease such as cardiovascular (i.e. stroke, heart attacks), type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Dementia,…

Its health benefits and pitfalls, and how best to time it for maximum health effect A dive into what research says on its effects on hormones, ageing and weight loss The ketogenic diet (KD) has gained immense popularity during the last decade, primarily because of its successful short-term effect on weight loss, but also its…

A dive into what research says on its effects on hormones, ageing and circadian rhythm Chances are you have by now heard of intermittent fasting, or are already implementing some form of it, due to its many touted health benefits. Or you may be tempted, but are wary, having read that it can mess with…

The Apple Shape, Muffin Top and being ‘skinny fat’ – part 1 Yes, yes, of course, there is always a genetic component. Some people have just won the genetic lottery, with a wonderful hourglass shape despite little efforts paid towards healthy eating and exercise. And.. it is all about embracing our different shapes and forms,…

How to be sun smart this summer to avoid skin ageing and cancer, while still reaping its many health benefits Taking the guesswork out of health It’s that time of the year, summer is upon us, and with it plenty of sunshine – and the decision to either stay out of the sun, or enjoy…

With a long tradition of use in countries like Finland, sauna use has in the recent years become somewhat more mainstream due to its many purported health benefits. As a newer addition, infrared saunas have popped up in many health spas and clinics. But are infrared saunas all they are hyped up to be? First,…

Summer is just around the corner, and you are dreading being in more revealing clothes, yet again? You just can’t seem to budge that layer around the midline, feel bloated often, but can’t pinpoint why? Over the next few weeks, I will share 12 simple tricks to finally beat the bloat and get rid of…

Summer is just around the corner, and you are dreading being in more revealing clothes, yet again? You just can’t seem to budge that layer around the midline, feel bloated often, but can’t pinpoint why? Over the next few blog posts, I will share 12 simple tricks to finally beat the bloat and get rid…

Summer is just around the corner, and you are dreading being in more revealing clothes, yet again? You just can’t seem to budge that layer around the midline, feel bloated often, but can’t pinpoint why? Over the next few weeks, I will share 12 simple tricks to finally beat the bloat and get rid of…

Perimenopause Part 4 – If you have read part 1 and 2 of this series, you should by now have a fairly good understanding of the underlying imbalances that can contribute to perimenopause chaos, and why they matter. If you have missed them, catch up on them here (part 1), and here (part 2). But…