Expert interview: "Flu vaccination: four is more protective than three!"The flu season reliably starts again with the cold season. High fever, sore throat, cough, headache or aching limbs are just some of the symptoms of flu. The illness often lasts for many days, and in ...
Infection on the way? We have something for that!Take a deep breath and sleep peacefully at night: this is not always a given in these cold and sniffly times - but it is possible thanks to self-help.
We women need iron: The right diet for iron deficiencyTired, pale and exhausted - this indicates an iron deficiency. The diet compensates for it. Read here to find out what we need iron for and which foods contain a lot of this important mineral.
What to do about dry mouth?We get a dry mouth when we are stressed or excited. This passes. For many people, however, dry mouth is a permanent condition. The salivary glands normally produce between half a liter and two liters ...
How much salt is healthy?There are countless studies on the effects of salt and the question of how much salt is healthy - many even contradict each other to some extent. A brand new finding: too little is unhealthy.
Keeps you fit and healthy: water sportsAll life comes from the sea - and so do we humans. And we still notice this today: exercise in the water is simply good for the body. In the water, we float, weigh only a seventh of our weight, feel l...
Eat sustainably with a clear conscienceSaving resources, protecting the environment and still not losing the desire to eat: Is that even possible today? We have 20 suggestions on how you can enjoy e and so without a guilty conscience. And ...
Hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms: Useful or dangerous?Hormone therapy is often used to treat menopausal symptoms. In replacement therapy, artificial progestins and oestrogens are supposed to alleviate the annoying menopausal symptoms. However, it is stil...
Alzheimer's: The new theories on causes and treatmentThe causes of this insidious disease are still not clear. It was long thought that protein deposits in the brain were responsible. However, there are new findings.
Preventing vitamin D deficiency: soak up some more sunThe days are getting shorter and the sun will soon be scarcer. That's why you should catch every ray now and build up vitamin D. Our tips will tell you the best way to do this.
2 ways to heal gently: Homeopathy vs. phytotherapyMany patients rely on alternative treatment methods in the event of illness and complaints. Homeopathy is probably the most widespread of these. Phytotherapy, i.e. herbal medicine, is also very popula...
Digital mammography: When and for whom is the new method worthwhile?A three-dimensional X-ray of the breast promises a better view of cancer. This can facilitate the early detection of carcinomas. With 3D mammography, malignant tumors can be detected more reliably dur...
Ouch! What to do if your teeth are sensitive to cold?Many people suffer from teeth that are sensitive to pain, experts call this dentine hypersensitivity. When patients bite into something cold or hot, it hurts. This pain is pulling and really nasty. Ca...
Tips from the expert: How can back pain be alleviated?Back pain is the second most common reason for consulting a doctor in Germany. The pain becomes chronic when it lasts longer than twelve weeks. How can I relieve my back pain? Dr. Reinhard Schneiderha...
Well-tested, gentle and effective: Healing ointments from natureHealing from the bed: Treating minor injuries with medicinal herbs has a centuries-old tradition. The pharmacy range offers numerous wound and healing ointments that can be obtained without a prescrip...
Swallowing tablets: how to do it right for optimum effectWhether capsules, coated tablets or classic tablets - hardly anyone likes taking pills. But sometimes it can't be avoided. To ensure that the medication actually fulfills its therapeutic purpose, it i...
Water knowledge: Everything about our healthy tap waterTurn on the tap and off you go: Pure water is essential for us - and not just when it's hot. Because it regulates our cardiovascular function and our digestion, is a solvent for salts and minerals, tr...
Painful and unsightly: what is hallux valgus?It doesn't look pretty and can even be painful if the so-called bunion is misaligned. But what exactly is hallux valgus and what causes it?
Anja's girls' tour: We do Tibetan healing yoga with Ralf BauerTatjana Weidemann has never found yoga to be really sexy - Anja Neurohr is of the same opinion. No wonder the two have never tried the trendy sport. One person who has a completely different opinion i...
Diagnosis of diabetes: 5 things you should look out forDiagnosis of diabetes. The diagnosis often comes as a shock to the patients concerned. Many think that they now have to inject insulin and deny themselves many pleasures. But that's not true. Diabetes...
