Martina Nussbaumer - Complementary Medicine Practitioner

23/06/2026

Tendons vs Ligaments
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Tendons vs. Ligaments: What’s the Difference? 💥
Ever wonder how our bodies stay perfectly held together while moving seamlessly? It all comes down to two incredible types of connective tissue: Tendons and Ligaments. While they might look similar under a microscope, they have completely different jobs to do!
Here is the quick breakdown:
🔹 TENDONS (The Movers) 🏃‍♂️
The Connection: They bridge the gap between muscle and bone.
The Role: Think of them as the ultimate pulling cords. When your muscles contract, tendons transmit that force to your bones, making movement possible.
Classic Example: The Achilles tendon at the back of your ankle!
🔹 LIGAMENTS (The Stabilizers) 🛡️
The Connection: They link bone to bone.
The Role: They act like strong, fibrous straps that hold your joints together, keeping them stable and preventing abnormal or excessive movement.
Classic Example: The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in your knee!
Why does this matter? Understanding the difference helps you understand injuries! A stretch or tear in a tendon (or muscle) is a strain, while a stretch or tear in a ligament is a sprain. Both require specialized care to heal correctly and regain full function.
Got questions about a sprain or strain? Let’s chat in the comments below! 👇

23/06/2026

New Reflexology Research! BREAKING News
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Breaking news! Brain Scan Research Confirms Reflexology Affects Multiple Areas of the Brain.
Recent research is building scientific evidence that reflexology creates specific, measurable responses in the brain — and may play a meaningful role in stroke rehabilitation.
Dr. Stefan Posse, a researcher at the University of New Mexico, presented groundbreaking functional MRI (fMRI) findings on the “Neural Pathways of Applied Reflexology” at the International Society for Medical Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Annual Meeting in Cape Town on May 12, 2026.

The research maps brain activity during foot reflexology to understand what happens in the brain in real time while reflexology was being applied and neurological impact in patients with stroke. Advanced MRI technology was used.

What They Found in Healthy People

Scans revealed distinctly different activation patterns for different reflex areas. Importantly, the brain responses weren’t limited to just the foot area of the brain — multiple regions were activated. One area that consistently responded was the supramarginal gyrus, a part of the brain packed with “mirror neurons,” which are linked to empathy, learning, and body awareness.

For the first time showed reflexology technique applied to different reflexology reflex areas activates different areas and networks of the brain in healthy controls and stroke patients.

What They Found in Stroke Patients

In people who had suffered a stroke, the brain activation looked different — more one-sided — and varied depending on whether the left or right foot was worked. Following the application of reflex stimuli, patients demonstrated increased two-point discrimination and improved sensorimotor function in their hemiplegic hands.

Who Is Behind the Research

The team is led by Dr. Posse and includes well-known reflexology educators Barbara and Kevin Kunz, graduate student Arthur Schoen, and researchers from the University of Minnesota.

What Comes Next

The team is now expanding the study to better understand the timing of brain responses during reflexology and to identify exactly which brain networks are involved in stroke recovery.

19/06/2026

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Pot pies

These shredded beef and mushroom pot pies make a warming and hearty dinner!
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17/06/2026

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Eating one egg per day for at least five days a week reduces risk of Alzheimer’s by up to 27%, researchers found.

New research suggests moderate egg consumption may support brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s risk through nutrients linked to memory, and cognition.

17/06/2026

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Muscles of the sacrum

Ever wondered?

15/06/2026

Understanding CoQ10
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Most people who take CoQ10 think of it as an antioxidant. It is one. But that is not the most important thing it does.

CoQ10 is the only mobile electron carrier in the inner mitochondrial membrane. The electron transport chain has four protein complexes fixed in the membrane. Complex I accepts electrons from NADH. Complex II accepts them from FADH2. But neither can pass those electrons directly to Complex III. They hand them to CoQ10, which physically shuttles across the lipid bilayer to deliver them. Complex III passes them to Complex IV, which reduces oxygen to water and drives the proton gradient that ATP synthase uses to produce ATP.

Without CoQ10, the chain breaks between Complex I/II and Complex III. Electrons have nowhere to go. The proton gradient collapses. ATP production stalls. This is not an antioxidant function. This is the core mechanism of aerobic energy production.

CoQ10 is predominantly synthesized endogenously through the mevalonate pathway, the same pathway that produces cholesterol. HMG-CoA reductase is the rate-limiting enzyme. Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase. That is how they lower cholesterol. It is also how they lower CoQ10.

An updated meta-analysis by Qu et al. (2018) pooled 12 RCTs with 1,776 participants and found statins significantly reduced circulating CoQ10. The reduction was independent of statin type, intensity, or treatment duration. Both lipophilic and hydrophilic statins produced the same effect. This is consistent with what the biochemistry predicts: the pathway is shared.

On top of statin-induced depletion, CoQ10 in human heart tissue declines naturally with age. Kalén et al. (1989) measured CoQ10 concentrations in myocardial tissue and found levels peak around age 20, decline by more than 30% by age 40, and drop approximately 50% by age 80. The organ with the highest energy demand loses half its electron carrier over a lifetime.

A 2025 meta-analysis by Kovacic et al. (Journal of Nutritional Science, 7 RCTs, 389 patients) found CoQ10 supplementation significantly reduced statin-associated muscle symptoms measured by pain intensity. This is the most current pooled data on clinical outcomes.

One important nuance: while plasma CoQ10 depletion from statins is well established, whether intramuscular CoQ10 drops proportionally is inconsistent. Some studies found no change or even increases in muscle tissue CoQ10 during statin treatment. The plasma reduction may partly reflect reduced LDL particles, which are the primary carriers of CoQ10 in blood. The clinical significance of depletion beyond muscle symptoms remains debated.

Roughly 200 million people worldwide take statins. The mevalonate pathway that produces their target also produces the electron carrier their mitochondria depend on. The mechanism is not controversial. The clinical implications are still being defined.

Kalén et al., Lipids, 1989.

Qu et al., Eur J Med Res, 2018.

Kovacic et al., J Nutr Sci, 2025.

15/06/2026

11/06/2026

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Lamb Curry

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Mushroom, Feta, and Rosemary

Ingredients:
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Optional: a pinch of chili flakes for heat

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them a few times with a fork. Place them on a baking tray and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until tender.
While the potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
Add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for about 6 to 7 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.
Stir in the spinach and rosemary. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach wilts. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
Once the sweet potatoes are tender, slice them open lengthwise and gently mash the flesh with a fork.
Fill each sweet potato with the sautéed vegetable mixture. Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the feta is warmed through and lightly golden.
Serve hot and enjoy.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 320 per serving
Servings: 4 servings

11/06/2026

Uneven Shoulders

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