General measures
- Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
- Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
- Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
- Aim for normal weight! Determination of BMI (body mass index, body mass index) or body composition by means of the electrical impedance analysis and, if necessary, participation in a medically supervised weight loss program or program for the underweight
- BMI ≥ 25 → participation in a medically supervised weight loss program.
- Falling below the BMI lower limit (from the age of 19: 19; from the age of 25: 20; from the age of 35: 21; from the age of 45: 22; from the age of 55: 23; from the age of 65: 24) → Participation in a medically supervised program for the underweight.
- Avoidance of psychosocial stress:
- Stress
- Avoidance of environmental stress:
- Particulate matter
- Hazardous working materials
- Plastics
- Pesticides / insecticides
- Heavy metals – limit or avoid consumption of foods contaminated with heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury), such as fish (e.g. tuna because of mercury contamination) and seafood, canned foods, and offal
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are advised:
- Flu vaccination
- Pneumococcal vaccination
Nutritional medicine
- Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
- Nutritional recommendations according to a healthy mixed diet (preferably a Mediterranean diet) taking into account gender and age .This means, among other things:
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Z. E.g. tomatoes, green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, almonds, walnuts, fruits such as strawberries, blueberries and cherries.
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: such as salmon, herring, mackerel; if necessary, also as a dietary supplement.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
- Use of olive oil
- Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
- Observance of the following specific dietary recommendations:
- Avoiding foods high in saturated fat, high glycemic index and processed foods (e.g., food additives).
- Diet rich in:
- Probiotic foods (sauerkraut, green beans (lactic fermentation); kefir; miso, natto; if necessary as a dietary supplement with probiotic cultures.
- Vitamins (A, vitamin B complex, C, E).
- Minerals (magnesium)
- Trace elements (iron, copper, manganese, selenium, zinc).
- Omega-3 fatty acids (marine fish)
- Amino acids (cysteine, methionine)
- Secondary plant substances (eg beta-carotene, capsaicin, indoles, isothiocyanates flavonoids furfurole, ligans, monoterpenes, phytic acid (phytates), polyphenols, organic sulfides).
- Other micronutrients (coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid, L-carnitine and many others).
- Caloric restriction (mouse model).
- Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis.
- See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)”.
- Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.
Sports Medicine
- Moderate endurance training (cardio training) and strength training (muscle training).
- Preparation of a fitness or training plan with appropriate sports disciplines based on a medical check (athlete check).
- Detailed information on sports medicine you will receive from us.
