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Would you like to shed a few kilos? Then you should not only change your eating habits, but also pay attention to what you drink

You could have had COVID-19 without knowing it

These days it’s hard to pinpoint what exactly you’re suffering from when you’re not feeling well. Is it a harmless cold, the flu or Corona? Some people get very sick after contracting COVID-19, while others don’t even realize they have or have had the virus. Do you wonder if you had the virus without knowing it? These seven signs can point to it.

1. Colds

Many people catch colds at this time of year, although the recent cold may not have been so innocent as it could have been a symptom of the coronavirus. If you’ve only had one cold and no other unusual symptoms, experts say there’s a good chance you’ve only had a cold. Was your cold accompanied by one (or more) of the following symptoms? Then you could have had the coronavirus:

fever and chills
Cough
Difficulty breathing/shortness of breath
fatigue
pain in the muscles
headache
Loss of smell and taste
Sore throat
Runny nose
nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea

2. Loss of smell and taste

A loss of smell and taste is one of the main indicators of the coronavirus. The symptom does not occur in every patient and can also occur with a normal cold, but if you suffer from it over a longer period of time, Corona could be behind it.
3. Hair loss

Little research has been done on the link between hair loss and the coronavirus, but still there are many cases in America where the patient suddenly experienced hair loss while recovering. According to a doctor, it is important to know that hair loss is almost never the only symptom of Corona. Didn’t you have any other symptoms? Then the hair loss could very well be a result of stress.

On the next page are three more signs that you may have had COVID-19 without knowing it.

4. Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is one of the more well-known symptoms of the virus. Many people who have had Corona suffer from shortness of breath for months. Exactly how long you suffer from this symptom has not yet been clarified and probably has to do with persistent inflammation in the lungs. What is clear, however, is that it is one of the most persistent symptoms that patients suffer from.

5. Persistent cough

A persistent cough is also a common corona symptom. Often it is a dry cough, which means that there is hardly any phlegm. A US study found that 43 percent of all sufferers continue to have a dry cough about 14 to 21 days after diagnosis.
6. Fatigue

A study by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 53 percent of all corona sufferers experience extreme fatigue sometimes for up to 60 days after diagnosis. If you have noticed that you have been very flabby for a while and are showing other symptoms, you may have already had the virus.

This research has some amazing results!

Research is ongoing and most of it goes unnoticed, but sometimes we come across a few findings that are just too interesting not to share. Uncovering new facts can be fun, even if it sometimes uncovers things you wish you hadn’t known. And then there is the problem that it is not always entirely clear whether the results are correct.

The finger

Luckily, the facts we have for you today are of the funny kind! Because it turns out that your hand can reveal a lot about your personality. This is really weird, but on the next page you can find out what your fingers say about your personality!

Turmeric really is a miracle cure

In Germany, turmeric is still a relatively unknown food, which is a shame, because if there is one product that deserves the name “superfood”, it’s turmeric. More than 600 preventative and therapeutic uses of turmeric have been discovered, and new research is still pouring in. A woman named Karin tried turmeric and ate it every day for a month. What she found after that month, no one expected.
Karin had been suffering from high cholesterol and gastrointestinal problems for some time. Her search for solutions was pretty unsuccessful, so she gave turmeric one last chance to ease her ailments. She had been cooking with turmeric for a month and it seemed to have had a great effect. Karin soon discovered that turmeric was the solution to all of her health problems, but also discovered that it was useful for many other things as well. Do you want to know what else turmeric can help with? We’ll show you.

1. Turmeric helps with weight loss

Turmeric can really help with weight loss. Animal studies have shown that turmeric stabilizes sugar levels. In addition, the powder prevents the storage of carbohydrates as fat, which prevents weight gain. And because turmeric is spicy, it also boosts metabolism, which speeds up calorie burning in the long run. Last but not least, turmeric improves the taste of food, so we feel full faster and eat less.

2. Turmeric helps fight signs of aging

Of course everyone wants to be as healthy as possible, even if you are older. And with turmeric, it’s even easier: the antioxidants in turmeric not only help prevent cancer, but also prevent aging, which leaves visible signs of cell damage. This is because antioxidants absorb the harmful effects of free radicals and toxins, thereby preventing cell damage. While the spice itself isn’t an antioxidant, research has shown that it increases antioxidant levels in the body, which is why it’s so good at fighting aging – not just internally but externally as well.

3. Turmeric May Fight Depression

Turmeric has also been shown to help with depression. One study found that the active ingredient in turmeric, curcumin, is effective in relieving symptoms of depression and can be enhanced when combined with other herbs

Another interesting property of the spice is that it enhances the effects of antidepressants. In other words, turmeric powder alone can help relieve depressive moods while also enhancing the effects of other antidepressant medications.

4. Turmeric is good for the heart

Turmeric also has a positive effect on the heart, because the ginger plant contains substances that have a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and blood cells. In one study, a group of 121 patients were given 4 grams of turmeric or a placebo after surgery. The group that received the spice had about a 65% reduced risk of having a heart attack in the hospital after a few days. Therefore, it also makes sense to include turmeric in your diet if you have an increased risk of heart disease.

5. Turmeric detoxifies the body

Turmeric is found in most detoxification supplements, which is no coincidence as it also has an impact on the quality of the liver. The liver is the most important organ to cleanse, and studies have shown that fermented turmeric powder improves liver function.

6. Turmeric helps against Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, but turmeric can help prevent it! Turmeric is good for the brain and especially for memory. Regular consumption of turmeric also reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Alzheimer’s occurs because certain proteins (especially tau proteins) build up in the brain and lead to the death of brain cells. Studies in rats have shown that turmeric can prevent this behavior of tau proteins, which is beneficial for brain health.

7. Turmeric is a natural pain reliever (for rheumatism and osteoarthritis)

Turmeric has been used as a pain reliever in Asia for centuries. Turmeric has also been proven to relieve pain in rheumatism and arthrosis and is sometimes even stronger than medicines. Studies have shown that turmeric supplements are more effective than diclofenac in reducing pain. This is very good, because drugs like diclofenac have numerous side effects. Turmeric, on the other hand, is a natural product and does not harm the body in any way. So if you are looking for an effective yet harmless pain reliever, turmeric is a good choice.

8. Cancer

According to some studies, the curcumin contained in turmeric blocks the proliferation of cancer cells. Studies in rats have shown that curcumin partially neutralizes damage to cells in the liver, kidneys and brain, thereby preventing cancer in these organs. The National Cancer Foundation is funding two studies looking at turmeric. Scientists have found that this spice prevents the formation of tumors.

9. Turmeric lowers cholesterol levels

Turmeric also works wonders for the blood. It lowers cholesterol levels, thereby preventing the risk of a heart attack. According to research, regular intake of turmeric leads to a significant improvement in cholesterol levels in just a week. Participants in this study took a turmeric supplement once a week and when they remeasured their cholesterol levels, they had lower scores, while good HDL cholesterol increased by 33%.

In addition, turmeric strengthens blood cells and prevents platelets from clumping together. This triple action of turmeric explains why it is so beneficial for preventing cardiovascular disease.

10. Turmeric promotes good digestion

Turmeric facilitates digestion. Therefore, if you suffer from intestinal problems, you should definitely try it. Curcumin plays an important role in preventing and treating stomach ulcers and also supports liver function.

Animal studies have shown that turmeric reduces the risk of liver damage. Rats given curcumin suffered less from liver disease than others. In Germany, turmeric is already being actively used as a natural remedy for gastrointestinal complaints. Will you also try the miracle cure soon?

Bigger than you think!

If you drive past power lines or just look at them from the ground, these balls don’t look very big and you might think they’re about the size of a basketball. But nothing is further from the truth! These balls are actually a lot bigger than they appear. We only think they are so small because the distance between the ground and the cable is quite large. The larger variants have a diameter of about 91 centimeters.

Good system

Installing the balls is not an easy task, as it requires precise coordination of which balls are to be placed where. Many professionals are involved in this, some working on the ground and at great heights to mount the spheres on the power grid.

Electricity

We’ll give you a tip: everything has to do with the current that flows through these cables. Did you know that electricity has only been able to be transported over such great distances since 1882? Engineers Oskar von Miller and Marcel Deprez succeeded in doing that. They used sea cables that were actually intended for sending telegrams and could thus transport 2.5 kilowatts over 60 kilometers. Smart right? Today, of course, distance no longer matters: our technology has now advanced so far that we can lay cables across national borders and on the seabed.

Before Miller and Deprez’s invention, electricity could only be transported locally. But as the demand for electricity increased, the power plants got bigger and bigger until they finally no longer fit into the cities they were supplying.

Cable in the air

The high-voltage cable was invented to ensure that everyone could be supplied with electricity. However, the cables that you see hanging in the air are not insulated. Why should they if nobody touches them?

Accidents happen easily

Of course, with so many bare wires, things can go wrong, but that only happens when the wires touch each other or hit the ground. You’ve probably seen a photo or video of this happening before.

However, this is also a problem for birds, who like to rest on the cables from time to time.

Birds

In order for real fireworks to occur with a high-voltage cable, however, quite a few things have to go wrong. As long as the current stays in the cables and does not come into contact with the ground or other cables in any other way, there is nothing to worry about.

And that’s why birds can safely take a nap on the life-threatening cables – after all, they have no contact with the ground. However, the consequences could be dire for the birds if they accidentally flick their tails over a second cable or if the bird on the cable makes contact with the structure embedded in the ground at the same time.

Want to learn more? Then quickly read on.

Apparently, dogs turn out to be true superheroes

Most dogs are friendly by nature and would not readily harm a child. That’s what Catherine Svilicic from Australia thought when she adopted a neglected Doberman. Still, she was shocked when the Doberman threw her 17-month-old across the yard a few days later.

Relaxing in the garden

It’s October and Catherine is enjoying a warm day in her garden. Her little daughter Charlotte enjoys playing while next to her is Khan, the newest member of the family. Khan is the neglected Doberman who Catherine adopted four days earlier.
neglected

Unfortunately, before Catherine adopted Khan, he didn’t have a nice life. The dog was mistreated by its previous owner and was given little food. At first, Catherine was concerned about the character of the dog and was afraid that he would not be kind. But she still gave the dog a leap of faith and after a few days was convinced that Khan would be a lovely dog. He would sometimes sniff Charlotte, responded well to other dogs, and was always quiet at home.

But after four days something happened that terribly shocked Catherine.

Continue on the next page.