Gout: diet and hereditary factors play a role"But the fat one - ouch! my leg! - has the ailment again today." Wilhelm Busch once rhymed this. In his day, Zipperlein did not mean just any illness, but stood for gout. And it was no wonder that a f...
Sauna - relaxation for body and soulIt's cold outside, wet and dark. Who wants to go outside? But in the long run, staying indoors is detrimental to our health, as the body's own defenses are insufficiently stimulated. As a result, we b...
Vitamin D in winter: How to get the right supplyIf you want strong bones and strong muscles, you need vitamin D - especially now in winter. Our body produces around 90 percent of our requirement itself when the sun shines on our skin. All we need i...
Good advice for dizziness: causes and treatmentAnd suddenly everything is spinning. According to estimates, around a third of people in Germany suffer from dizziness at some point in their lives, and the tendency increases with age. There can be v...
Not to be underestimated: Diabetes and its consequencesType 2 diabetes is often recognized late, as high blood sugar levels initially cause hardly any symptoms. However, if the disease progresses without being treated, there is a risk of serious secondary...
Hot grog for colds: is it really good?That's mean! This weekend was supposed to be another fun games evening with friends. But on Thursday, a cold threatens to throw a spanner in the works! "I'll have a quick drink of grog" or "I'll go to...
House dust allergy: take action early onJust a runny nose, an allergy to house dust or perhaps even a precursor to allergic asthma? A constant runny nose, coughing and wheezing noises should not be taken lightly, as they can be signs of a h...
Preferably all natural - What only helps against period pains?When the days come, many people struggle with the accompanying symptoms. Every month anew. Pretty much every woman asks herself at some point: "What helps with period pain?"
Diabetes types: Knowing the differencesBy definition, diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the body either no longer produces its own insulin (diabetes type 1) or can no longer be supplied with sufficient amounts (diabetes typ...
High heels: unhealthy for feet and backThey look great, make beautiful legs and seem super sexy. But high heels are unhealthy, they damage bones and tendons and cause shortened calf muscles, crooked toes and back problems. A heel height of...
What helps against back pain: the 10 best tipsMore than 80 percent of Germans suffer from severe back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, every second person suffers from it regularly. However, in less than 20 percent of those affected, s...
Cystitis during pregnancy: dangerous for mother and childTwo thirds of all women suffer from a urinary tract infection at least once during their lifetime. The constant urge to urinate and pain when urinating often affect young women and women going through...
Diabetes - recognizing the first signsDiabetes is one of the most widespread diseases in the world. According to studies by the World Health Organization (WHO), it affects around 350 million people worldwide, and around six million in Ger...
Headache again!It starts very tentatively. But then the throbbing gets stronger and stronger. "Why do I have a headache again?" asks Ellen T. The 54-year-old suffers from severe pain attacks, especially in the winte...
Reduce sugar consumption: We eat far too much sugar!Around 5.8 million people in Germany had diagnosed diabetes in 2012, while a further 1.7 million had not yet been diagnosed. 90 percent of those affected suffered from type 2 diabetes, previously know...
Enzymes for breast cancer: therapy with fewer side effectsMedicine has made enormous progress. The best proof: more and more women are surviving breast cancer, provided the disease is detected and treated early. Standard treatment includes surgery, chemother...
Fit through the winter: Health tips to keep you cool on cold daysVitamins, a balanced diet and plenty of fluids: if you take a few health tips to heart in winter to maintain your well-being and avoid being struck down by cold viruses and the like, you're doing ever...
High blood pressure: diet makes the differenceDiet plays a particularly important role for patients with high blood pressure: if you eat properly, you can often prevent or at least reduce the use of medication. Studies have shown that a special d...
Flatulence, bloating and the like: what helps with stomach pain?The festive season is just around the corner and with it comes one or two mammoth tasks for our gastrointestinal tract. Not only hearty meals, but also sweets and alcoholic drinks will be on the table...
Relaxed through the menopauseIt is a process that takes a lot of time - during this phase in a woman's life, hormonal changes occur. The concentration of sex hormones and the body change. And every woman experiences this time dif...
