Introduction When the body has to fight off pathogens in the context of a cold, there are a few tricks that can be used to alleviate the symptoms. Especially in the first days it is helpful to drink two to three liters and gargle regularly. Gargling is perceived as beneficial by many people. If you … Gargling for sore throat
How often should you gargle? In order to relieve the discomfort and speed up the healing process, you should gargle the respective liquid or tea several times a day. You can choose a recipe that suits you the most. You should gargle about every two hours. How long should you gargle? To make gargling a … How often should you gargle? | Gargling for sore throat
Products Lauric acid is contained in various fats and fatty oils, which are also used for the production of medicines. In coconut oil, the percentage is up to 45%. Structure and properties Lauric acid (C12H24O2, Mr = 200.3 g/mol) is a saturated C12 fatty acid (dodecanoic acid). It exists as a white crystalline powder and … Lauric Acid
Products Fats for medical use and medicines and dietary supplements made from them are available in pharmacies and drugstores. They are also available in grocery stores. Fats are also called butter, such as shea butter. Structure and properties Fats are semi-solid to solid and lipophilic mixtures of substances (lipids) consisting mainly of triglycerides. These are … Bold
Definition and properties Melting point is a characteristic temperature at which a substance changes from solid to liquid state. At this temperature, the solid and liquid occur in equilibrium. A typical example is ice, which melts at 0 °C and becomes liquid water. The melting point is slightly dependent on atmospheric pressure, which is why … Melting Point
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is quite common in Germany. Typical signs are red skin areas, which are noticeable by silvery-white scales. In addition, these affected skin areas are often clearly delineated and raised and can be very itchy. To date, there is no complete cure, although the symptoms can be greatly alleviated by … Psoriasis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Products Hand creams are available in numerous varieties. As a rule, they are cosmetics and not drugs or medical devices. Hand creams are also often made by the customer. Popular ingredients include waxes such as wool wax (lanolin), fatty oils, shea butter and essential oils. See also under DIY medicines. Structure and properties Hand creams … Hand Creams
Most people still know lard from their grandma’s kitchen. Lard is a very pure fat, which is usually made from the animal fat of pigs or geese, which is produced during slaughtering. As Schmalzstulle, the melted fat is a real classic, but it is also very suitable for frying and baking hearty dishes. This is … Lard: Intolerance & Allergy
Products Ointment bases are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Ointment bases are usually lipophilic substances or mixtures which are used as a basis for the production of ointments. Typical components are (selection): Hydrocarbons such as petrolatum, kerosenes. Macrogols (PEG) Waxes such as wool wax (lanolin) and beeswax. Fatty oils such … Ointment Base
Tongue coating or a coated tongue can be harmless in nature. However, it can also indicate poisoning or diseases of the digestive organs. Tongue coating can also indicate poor oral hygiene and poor nutrition. Depending on the type, how the tongue coating looks and under what circumstances it occurs, its cause must be clarified. What … Tongue Coating: Causes, Treatment & Help
Introduction Neurodermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a chronic, mostly intermittent skin disease. It usually recurs in the same areas of the skin. In addition to elbows, hollow of the knee, extensor sides of legs and arms and hands, the scalp can also be affected. Neurodermatitis also manifests itself in the area of the … Neurodermatitis of the scalp
The treatment Neurodermatitis of the scalp requires in principle the same treatment as neurodermatitis in other areas. However, due to the localization on the hairy scalp, the care is more difficult, because for example, highly greasy creams lead to greasy, unkempt looking hair, which then quickly becomes an aesthetic problem. For this reason, shampoos are … The treatment | Neurodermatitis of the scalp
