Wheat allergy: symptoms, causes and treatmentIf you feel a suspicious rumbling in your gut after eating a piece of bread, you may have a wheat allergy. The symptoms are varied, but usually quite painful. You can find out what to do and how to tr...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: when surgery makes sensePain, tingling, numbness in the hand - with the exception of the little finger? This indicates carpal tunnel syndrome. We explain here how it is triggered and when surgery is advisable.
Bad breath? What you need to know and what you can do about it!Who doesn't know that after an evening of tapas or at the Greek restaurant, bad breath can sometimes occur. This is extremely unpleasant for the other person. However, bad breath is usually caused by ...
Arginine: why every diabetic should know this substanceVitamins, trace elements, minerals... Everyone can relate to these terms. After all, they are essential for our health. And ideally, we should take them all in regularly through a balanced diet. Argin...
15 tips for a strong backOrthopaedists estimate that around 80 percent of all back pain is caused by weak back muscles alone. With these helpful tips, you can make your back strong - and do something about the pain if you alr...
Neural therapy: injection against blockagesInjections are not exactly the treatment of choice for most people. However, pills don't work for some complaints and sometimes conventional medicine doesn't know what else to do. This is when doctors...
Common headache: what helps and where it comes fromMore than 70 percent of Germans suffer from headaches from time to time - and more and more people are affected by them. What can help apart from medication? Expert Dr. Charly Gaul answers the most im...
What exactly does the cholesterol level mean?Do you eat a balanced diet - and yet your cholesterol levels were high at your last visit to the doctor? Don't worry, that doesn't necessarily mean anything. For one thing, many laboratories use old l...
Fodmap: The irritable bowel dietFodmap was invented in Australia and helps very well with gastrointestinal complaints. The diet plan is therefore particularly suitable as an irritable bowel diet. We explain what the Fodmap diet is a...
The great spring pharmacy: Gentle helpers from natureHere they are again, the young wild ones: Woodruff, elderberry, plantain, dandelion and all their green siblings. At this time of year, nature gives us the most beautiful and healthiest gift of all: f...
Psoriasis: What is psoriasis?The skin is itchy, red and dry. But what exactly is psoriasis and how does it develop? We explain the triggers, symptoms and treatment methods of psoriasis.
Tense neck: how to release the blockagesA lot of work, the husband is ill, the child is in trouble at school? If there is too much pressure on our shoulders, the first thing that often makes itself felt is a tense neck. The muscles can no l...
Allergy alert: what helps against hay fever?Spring is here! And it's no longer just the calendar that proves it, but also the weather. Nature has awoken and the first plants are showing their flowers. If you don't suffer from allergies, you can...
A fault in the immune system: what is lupus?The disease mainly affects women between the ages of 15 and 30 - and it is insidious, but very rare. But what is lupus actually and can anything be done about it? We explain.
6 Risk factors for dementiaAround 40 percent of adults in this country are afraid of developing dementia, women even more than men. But many are unaware of the risk factors, according to a British survey. We have compiled the m...
Beta-glucan: Wonder weapon from oats, yeast and medicinal mushroomsAs we all know, carbohydrates don't necessarily have the best reputation - at least until now ... Researchers have discovered that the beta-glucans they contain have a positive effect on our fat metab...
Constant ringing in the ears: what helps with tinnitus?Almost three million people in Germany hear noises whose source is not the outside world. The noises, which no one else hears apart from those affected, are often high-pitched whistling or beeping sou...
Grinding your teeth at night: What helps against bruxism?Some people have no idea what they do at night - and grind their teeth with a pressure of more than 100 kilograms. Bruxism, the technical term for teeth grinding, not only damages tooth enamel, but al...
Omega-3 fatty acids: how they work and what they are important forOmega-3 fatty acids keep the blood vessels supple, lower cholesterol levels and thus prevent heart attacks. They are also said to protect against cancer. The body needs them to build and repair cells....
Panic attack: recognizing and combating symptomsThe symptoms and cause of a panic attack are not always immediately recognizable. Ina has been suffering from severe inner tension for a few weeks now. It started after she broke up with her boyfriend...
