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Probiotics to strengthen the immune system
The intestine with its huge surface area is considered the centre of the immune system. Probiotics are absorbed directly through the gastrointestinal tract. They are a preparation of viable microorganisms that, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have a health-promoting influence...
Vitamin D - The Underestimated Sun Vitamin
Vitamin D is known to many as the "bone-strengthening vitamin". However, this unique vitamin has much more to offer than meets the eye. It has far-reaching effects on metabolic processes in the intestine, brain, heart, skin and lymphocytes. One thing...
Strengthen the Immune System with Cistus
An ancient, inconspicuous Greek medicinal herb that grows on the dry slopes of the Greek mountains is once again in high demand. Prized since time immemorial in Greek folk medicine, cistus (Cistus incanus), also called cistus, has become popular as...
Happy Mind - Happy Office: Tips for a relaxed working day
We spend most of the day at our work or study place. Often we feel drained after a day of work or study and need to replenish our energy stores. With our tips, we want to give you ideas on...
How can we strengthen our microbiome?
The best prerequisite for health is an intact intestinal flora. If this is out of balance due to illness, medication (such as antibiotics), stress, lack of sleep or a poor diet, we suffer from tiredness and fatigue, digestive problems, stomach...
The benefits of fermented drinks
Food supplements with fermented drinks and ferment cures are based on naturopathic conviction and ancient knowledge. Traditional fermentation has been recognised for generations as a powerful way of refining high-quality foods. Today we know more precisely how strongly the resulting...
Sport - Optimal nutrient supply
Many athletes invest their money in shoes, breathable clothing and equipment. However, the quality of nutrition and an optimal supply of nutrients must not be forgotten. To ensure that sporting activity remains beneficial to health in the long term, an...
Linseed oil effect: The healthy omega-3 powerhouse
Linseed grows regionally, is either ground or cold pressed into oil and is considered one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3. Linseed oil (flaxseed oil) is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and, with lots of vitamin E, is one...
Lady's mantle: use and effect of the "lady's weed
Women's mantle is a delicate plant, found almost everywhere in the world, with cup-like lobed leaves in which drops often collect in the morning. Lady's mantle has always been closely associated with ladies. Often used as a tea or tincture,...
The healing power of bitter substances - health begins with good digestion
"What is bitter in the mouth makes the stomach healthy." A bitter (taste) experience can certainly set healing changes in motion. Because bitter substances promote the entire digestive process and in this way also influence all other bodily functions. Only...
Detox | Apothecary's Alpha and Omega of Detoxification
With the approach of spring, we long for a fresh start, lightness and relief. It is not uncommon for our organism to be lacking in energy and tired after the long winter season, and to call for cleansing and purification....
Liposomal vitamin C: Why it is so effective
Vitamin C is widely recognised for its impressive health benefits, especially for the immune system. But have you ever heard of liposomal vitamin C? This innovative form of the vitamin brings together the best of both worlds, offering improved bioavailability...
The power of nature: Omega-3 algae oil vegan
Algae oil, produced from the microalgae Schizochytrium sp., is becoming increasingly important in the world of dietary supplements. This tiny algae is not only a natural, but also a vegan source of Omega 3 for the essential fatty acids DHA...
Krill oil: Maritime source of omega-3
How the valuable oil of the mini shrimp strengthens our body all around and keeps us young Krill - a miracle of nature. The mini-shrimp in the southern Arctic Ocean represents the largest biomass on earth with 500 to 700...
Strengthen the immune system - naturopathy tips from the pharmacy
More and more people are coming down with more and more people are coming down with colds or even flu. How can we prevent infection and illness? Even Paracelsus, founder of traditional European medicine, claimed that against every evil there...
The versatile healing properties of black elderberry
The black elder (Sambucus nigra), also known as the "elder bush" or "elderberry bush", is a remarkable plant with a rich history of medicinal use. Its showy, fragrant flowers and dark berries have not only been valued in folk medicine...
Blood purifying nettle - effect and use
The first spring walk in shorts - and suddenly something burns your leg. Contact with nettles can be quite unpleasant. As Martian plants, they are, after all, extremely defensive. At the slightest touch of the sawblade-like toothed leaves, the stinging...
Natural Energy Booster - Our tips from the pharmacy
The year 2020 has demanded a lot from all of us. Even if the turn of the year will not banish the Corona pandemic, we want to enter the new year with as much confidence as possible. Let's leave fatigue...
The pitch ointment - Anti-inflammatory resin from spruces
Resin, nature's wonder weapon, carries many healing agents and can be used for large and small wounds. The viscous, sticky liquid oozes out of the bark when the tree has wounds and cracks. The tree protects itself from the penetration...
Five natural remedies for last-minute help when travelling
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,...
Cooling down in summer - 6 tips from the pharmacy against heat
The temperatures are rising and rising. For many, it's off to the long-awaited holiday, where high temperatures are easier to bear. For all those at home suffering from the high heat, we ve collected a few tips on how to cool...