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A well-stocked first-aid kit is also part of preparing for a holiday. In our blog post "Checkliste Reiseapotheke" we have already compiled a detailed list of all the medicines that are essential for the usual cases such as minor injuries,...

The sprouting and blossoming of plants in many places is not always a source of joy. Allergy sufferers often suffer from runny noses, watery and burning eyes, sneezing and physical weakness. It is not only worthwhile for those affected to...

When the temperatures drop and the air becomes drier, many people suffer from dry skin. For people with atopic dermatitis, the cold season can be particularly stressful, as the condition is already characterised by dryness and itching. In this article,...

Yarrow was named medicinal plant of the year in 2004 - because this herb has it all. Few medicinal plants are as extensively effective as yarrow as a medicinal and useful plant. Even in ancient times yarrow was known as...

Proper holiday preparation also includes putting together a small first-aid kit. Especially for the usual cases such as minor injuries, sunburn, nausea or diarrhoea, it is often difficult to get the right medication quickly. However, with a quick first aid...

Calcium keeps our bones, teeth, nerves and muscles fit, stable and resilient. Our skeleton weighs about 7 to 9 kilograms in total. A good kilo of this is calcium. It is responsible for bone formation and remodelling and is always...

What tasks the trace element fulfils and when we need a lot of it. Zinc is an essential trace element. This means that our body cannot produce it itself. We must supply it regularly through food, because it is needed...