Stories

After the founding of the German Empire, Heinrich von Stephan was commissioned to create a unified imperial post office and built one of the largest and most magnificent postal buildings, the Alte Oberpostdirektion in Hamburg,for this purpose. The listed building...

An urban fasting week at Saint Charles? When we set up the cooperation with a medically certified fasting leader, I was - in keeping with my nature - immediately fired up to attend the week in person. The benefits of...

Acid blockers are among the most frequently prescribed medicines. Short-term use usually has no consequences, but if you take them for a longer period of time, this can lead to considerable side effects, as you can no longer stop taking...

Whether inflammation-related or cramp-like, whether toothache, muscle pain, headache or nerve pain - pain can have many causes and can be treated in just as many ways. For people looking for natural substances to combat pain, CBD oil could be...

The cannabis plant contains over 480 known active ingredients and more than 60 cannabinoids. CBD stands for cannabidiol and THC for Δ-tetrahydrocannabidiol. Both are important active substances and ingredients of the hemp or cannabis plant, which is grown naturally. CBD...

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the therapeutic potential of CBD. However, most people still have a lot of questions. What is CBD? How does it differ from THC? Is CBD even legal? To answer these questions,...

Simple solutions are our favourite! If they also have to do with herbs on our doorstep, even more so. We are always fascinated by the healing power of herbs that are often referred to as weeds, such as the concoctions...

Only the evolution of humans over 350,000 years ago, such as the development of language or the mastery of fire, are responsible for the miracle of humankind. Only through fire was it possible to make weapons, protect oneself from predators...

At Saint Charles, we are committed to making a difference for our customers. With our focus on the teachings of Traditional European Medicine, we also see ourselves as a pharmacy for healthy people who want to take responsibility for their...

In the Middle Ages, according to the story, an extraordinarily effective herbal mixture was used by four thieves to protect themselves from the plague during their raids on the premises of sick people. Despite the highly contagious infectious disease, the...

Fire from the stomach is not only an unpleasant evil, it can also do a lot of damage. In Germany alone, one in eight people swallows so-called acid blockers to get the problem under control. Experts now view the widespread...

The Organic Pharmacy is based in London and was founded by pharmacist and homeopath Margo Marrone and her husband Francesco in 2002. The company stands for luxurious cosmetics based on organically grown and plant-based ingredients.   In the following interview,...

Magnesium is not without reason called a power mineral. Like no other vital substance, it makes us resistant to stress, calms our nervous system and gives us stamina and strength. However, depleted soil or soil overfertilised with nitrates, modern civilised...

Stress is a worldwide phenomenon and is mainly caused by mental and spiritual challenges. Under stress, the body releases messenger substances such as cortisol and adrenaline, which put it on high alert. If the release of stress hormones is not...

After protein, fats are the most important building material in our body. They fulfil a variety of important tasks and are crucial for cellular respiration. It is only through cellular respiration that nutrients such as sugar, proteins and fats are...

"Plant proteins are much better utilised by the body than proteins of animal origin." (Barbara Simonsohn in "Super Food HANF") Proteins form the structural framework of our body. This is because they are involved in building cell walls, connective tissue,...

The story of TEAM DR JOSEPH begins some 40 years ago. After a sports accident, young Joseph sets out to find an effective natural remedy. This search leads him to a success story. Since 1986, the South Tyrolean family business...

Our organism is constantly exposed to oxygen-containing molecules, so-called free radicals, which burden the body. Caused by environmental toxins, stress, poor diet or alcohol, this oxidative stress can burden the immune system and support diseases. Free radicals attack cells and...

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...

Hemp has always been one of the oldest useful and ornamental plants in history. However, most people only know hemp as marijuana or hashish, as intoxicants and medicines. Recently, the focus has increasingly been on the effects of hemp -...

Rose petals and snail slime In the days of the Austrian monarchy, Emperor Franz Josef relied on a soap made from natural substances, Empress Sissi, on the other hand, loved to bathe in pure whey and Crown Princess Stefanie used...