Blog | Dr. med. Barbara Hendel

Electrical brain stimulation reduces food cravings and calorie intake

In a certain region of our brain -- more precisely, in the lateral, front cerebral cortex -- sits our hunger or appetite center. It is of central importance to the regulation of food intake. One study aimed to find out if food intake could be influenced by electrical stimulation of this region. Previous research had found that direct stimulation of this brain area could reduce the compulsive intake of food, known as food cravings. It was thought that repeated electrical stimulation of the hunger center could reduce food intake in humans.

The Magnesium Book

Today I am pleased to present my new book, "The Magnesium Book." It describes the outstanding importance of magnesium for our body, what it affects in our body, how magnesium deficiency occurs, what our magnesium requirements are, the methods for magnesium intake, and which ailments magnesium can alleviate.

What does Alzheimer's have to do with type 2 diabetes?

In the US, about 5 million people suffer from dementia. About 70 percent are affected by Alzheimer's, the disease of forgetting. Living with this diagnosis is a massive challenge both for those affected and their relatives. Despite intensive research, it has not yet been possible to develop a remedy for prevention or even cure of Alzheimer's disease.

What's a healthy weight?

At which point weight should be considered healthy or hazardous is a point of discussion among scientists. According to experts, a personal "feel-good weight" plays a crucial role. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses body mass index (BMI) as the best-known benchmark for assessing healthy weight and places the ideal weight range between a BMI value of 18.5 and 25.

Interesting facts about body fat

Recent research shows how fat cells function, and how they can make us fat but also slimmer. This new knowledge helps us lose weight more easily.

Healthy & Fit with Water & Salt

In a graphic and clear way, the reader is provided with valuable tips and application options relating to “water & salt”. This guide is an absolute must for anyone who wants to stay or become healthy and fit by natural means. The included dosage spoon makes it easy to prepare the recommended saline solution concentrations.