Një rrëfim i endur në mëndafsh: Triptiku i Shallit Kungul
Ajo vjen si një kujtim që hapet ngadalë.Si një përrallë e thënë me zë të ulët, mes lulesh dhe uji që lëviz.Në sfond dëgjohet zhurma e Vjosës, si frymëmarrje e vazhdueshme, që lidh gjithçka. Ky rrëfim është endur në mëndafsh. Shalli Kungul është një hartë e gjallë e Shqipërisë, ku natyra, miti dhe kujtesa bashkëjetojnë. […]
Nature as Heritage: The Kungul Silk Foulard Story
Some of my earliest memories are of winter evenings when the world shrank to a small circle of light around the table. Outside, the cold pressed against the windows. Inside, there was always a little glass of mountain tea, Sideritis syriaca, though no one ever called it that, pale gold, steaming, scented with sun and […]
Should You Do a Colon Cleanse? Science, Risks, and Better Alternatives
By Entela Çeliku, PhD in Natural Product Chemistry The trend of “colon cleansing” has been circulating everywhere lately from wellness influencers to short-form videos that promise instant detox, clearer skin, better digestion, and a surge of daily energy. Each time one of these videos appears, I pause. Not because people shouldn’t explore ways to feel […]
When Natural Isn’t Neutral: The Hidden Estrogens Inside Wellness Products
By Entela Çeliku, PhD in Natural Product Chemistry Early in my research, I carried the same belief many people have: that plants are gentle, comforting, and safe by default. But the deeper I went into their molecular language, the more I discovered a truth that surprised me, nature can be incredibly potent. Most of the […]
Is Creatine Really Made from Pesticides? A Chemist’s Truth
By Dr. Entela Çeliku, PhD in Natural Product Chemistry Every time I go to the gym, I can’t help but notice how much pressure there is to take supplements. Everyone is mixing protein shakes, drinking pre-workouts, and debating which powder builds muscle faster. It’s become part of the culture: train, drink, repeat. And while I […]
When Beauty Hurts the Skin, The Truth About RF Microneedling
By Entela Çeliku, PhD Chemist & Natural Product Expert I often say that I treat my skin the way I would treat a precious silk scarf delicate yet resilient, protective yet vulnerable. And if I wouldn’t poke holes in that silk to make it “tighter,” why would I ever do that to my skin?That question […]
Skin Longevity: A New Era of Timeless Beauty
There was a time when I used to think aging was something we had to fight.As a chemist, I spent years studying what breaks down in our cells, what causes the lines, the dullness, the fatigue that shows up on the skin. But the deeper I went into molecular biology, the clearer it became: aging […]
Hair Growth and Nutrition: The Role of Vitamins and Minerals
Have you ever noticed more hair on your brush than on your head? You are not alone. Thinning or sudden shedding can feel alarming. The first thought many people have is: Am I missing vitamins or minerals? Nutrition plays a major role in hair growth and loss. Deficiencies in key nutrients can contribute to shedding. […]
The Truth About Fish Oil and Omega-3 Supplements
By Entela, PhD Chemist specialized in natural products This article is part of our supplement series. If you missed the first one, read it here, where we explore why supplements aren’t always the shortcut to health they promise to be. Autumn, Supplements, and the Fish Oil Hype With the arrival of autumn and cooler days, […]
Biohackers, Influencers, and the Truth About Supplements
By Entela Çeliku, PhD – Chemist and researcher in natural products Have you ever felt that buying a supplement is like buying a little promise in a bottle? Something that will give you more energy, boost your immunity, maybe even help you live longer? You’re not alone. Globally, people spend tens of billions every year […]
