Relieve rheumatic pain: Why a sulphur bath is so good for youDoris has been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, or rheumatism for short, for years. Her symptoms started in her fingers, but now also affect her knees and shoulders. She takes medication to reduce...
Serious message: we are celebrating national "wear something red" dayFebruary 3 is all about a certain color: red sets the tone! Because it is the national "wear something red" day. The holiday originated in the USA and has a serious background. The aim is to raise awa...
What helps against back pain? Expert advice from Dr. TobolskiSooner or later, everyone has back pain. Prof. Oliver Tobolski from Cologne knows what helps and quickly banishes the pain. He is a specialist in surgery, sports medicine and chirotherapy.
The right foot care for diabetes: it's all about that"I'll see when my next appointment with the podiatrist is." Ever since Ellen P. found out that she has diabetes, she has made sure that she visits the podiatrist every four to six weeks. This is becau...
How effective is the new shingles vaccine?Viruses are pretty clever. They can hide in the nerve roots of the human body for years. They then wait there until the immune system is weakened - and strike! The best example of this is the varicell...
Am I entitled to rehabilitation?It often only takes a few seconds to change a life: a wrong step that leads to a serious injury or a complicated operation. The subsequent road to recovery is usually a long one. Rehabilitation can he...
High blood pressure: when should you call the emergency doctor?Even if high blood pressure is being treated, it can suddenly rise and reach values of over 220 / 120 mmHg. If the high values are only accompanied by minor discomfort, doctors speak of a blood pressu...
Irritable bowel syndrome: what to do when digestion goes crazy?Some suffer from constipation, others from diarrhea, flatulence or abdominal cramps. In irritable bowel syndrome, digestion goes crazy. Doctors cannot find any organic causes, even after a thorough ex...
Help, flu! Caution is advised with aching limbsThe real flu, also known as influenza, is particularly insidious. This is because the symptoms come on suddenly. Sufferers suddenly have severe aching limbs, headaches, chills and a cough. Some also s...
Hashimoto's: when the body attacks the thyroid glandChronic inflammation of the thyroid gland often goes undetected for a long time, especially in middle-aged women. When Monika entered the menopause, her energy levels dropped and she was often tired a...
Contact lenses - more than just a visual aidContact lenses have been a popular alternative to glasses as a visual aid for almost 40 years. But the small adhesive shells can do more: the ophthalmologist can fit a special contact lens in the even...
3 myths about the menopauseThe body goes through a lot of changes during the menopause. The process of hormonal change is often accompanied by symptoms such as hot flushes, mood swings and sleep disorders. But does it all have ...
Annoying cold: Who is to blame - viruses or bacteria?Some colds persist and become a real burden in everyday life. You often don't have the time or sometimes the inclination to go to the doctor, where you may have to sit in the waiting room for a long t...
Are antibiotics really useful for cystitis?The immune system was weakened for a short time and now comes the receipt: the abdomen burns terribly and you have to go to the toilet all the time. An inflammation of the bladder is on the horizon. W...
New methods of periodontitis therapyMore than half of Germany's population suffers from it, and it has even been found in Ötzi the Ice Mummy: Periodontitis. The disease can occur when bacteria colonize the dental plaque and form solid d...
Power into the new year: balance your acid-base balanceDo you often feel tired and exhausted, but don't really know how to interpret the symptoms? Then you may be like Lilli M., who got to the bottom of the cause. Read here what you can do if your body is...
Tai Chi alleviates knee osteoarthritisChinese shadow boxing, also known as tai chi , was originally a martial art. Today, however, many millions around the world practise it for health reasons or for relaxation.
Cataracts: How the eye heals itselfIn this country, cataracts are almost exclusively a problem of old age. Those affected are over 50 years of age. Every year, around 600,000 patients in Germany undergo surgery to correct the clouding ...
Taboo subject of obsessive-compulsive disorder - tips and informationAround 1.5 million Germans do not have their behavior under control. These are the most common types of obsessive-compulsive disorder:
Help, why do I suddenly have a carrot allergy?When the symptoms first appeared, Britta (25) couldn't make sense of them. At first, she did not attribute the stomach cramps to the carrot salad she had eaten. But when she felt sick to death a few d...
