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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...

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...

Climate protection and sustainability have long been a topic at Saint Charles, as you can read in this article. In 2023, the Saint Charles Apothecary team, with all its units, made a commitment to actively contribute to climate neutrality and...

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...

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...

The Salzburger Festspiele, one of the most renowned cultural events in the world, attracts thousands of visitors to the picturesque setting of the Austrian city of Salzburg every year. Since its foundation in 1920, the Festival has become a landmark...

Gelegen in der malerischen Region des Kamptals in Österreich, begeistert das LOISIUM Wine & Spa Hotel mit einer einzigartigen Kombination aus Genuss, einem Spa Club by Saint Charles und nun auch einer brandneuen BikeWelt! Weintradition und Genuss Das LOISIUM in...

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...

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 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...

A stay at the Gourmet Hotel Rote Wand am Arlberg is an unforgettable journey into the world of indulgence. The hotel, which is located in the picturesque mountain landscape of Tyrol, not only offers beautiful accommodation and breathtaking nature, but...

The new Hotel Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp sets new standards in terms of ambience, sustainable design and innovation. For in the middle of Antwerp, a listed 15th century monastery surrounded by a botanical garden has been transformed into an extraordinary 5-star...

The brief bathroom check upon entering a hotel room usually presents the hotel guest with a familiar picture. They find shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion in small plastic bottles or dispensers. So every day, countless plastic bottles, still...

Ecological. Sustainable. Fair. These three keywords describe the standards we set ourselves every day. Sustainability, the protection of the environment and fair business practices are not recent concerns of pharmacist Alexander Ehrmann and managing director Richard König. We have been...

A special kind of refuge has recently opened in Lunz am See. In 2.5 years of construction, the Viennese Formdepot team around Heinz Glatzl & Joachim Mayr completely revitalised a former carriage house in the centre of Lunz am See...

Iron is found in a variety of plant and animal foods. Iron in animal foods is more absorbable by humans than from plant sources. This is because natural plant sources of iron contain many inhibitors to absorption in the body....

Frequent urination, burning when urinating or pain in the lower abdomen are common symptoms in women and can indicate a bladder infection. What should you do in this case? Are there any home remedies that can prevent cystitis? In this...

Naturally pure revitalisation for body, mind and senses with a reduction to the essentials. This was Paul Divjak's artistic credo when composing the SOUL SPLASH fragrance elixir. The recipe? Of course, it was implemented in the spirit of the Saint Charles...

With the beginning of Lent, the question arises again and again which fasting method is the right one. One thing in advance - there is no right or wrong, but rather what is good for me and which method makes...

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,...

Health is undoubtedly our greatest asset! And there is hardly a simpler and more effective measure to maintain and promote health than fasting. The principle of fasting The principle of fasting is as old as mankind, it was already practised...