Trees are not only beautiful to look at. They also have high symbolic power, provide air to breathe and enrich the medicine cabinet with their healing substances. If you are looking for peace, go to the forest. For many people, trees are an energizing refuge. Their sometimes imposing size and long lifespan contribute to the … Trees with Healing Powers
Origin: Whoever talks about elephant ear or duck foot tree means the ginkgo tree, native to China and Japan. It belongs to both coniferous and deciduous trees, given the particular nature of its leaves. Ginkgo trees seem indestructible, having existed a good 300 million years ago. The first sprouting green in Hiroshima after the atomic … Trees with Healing Powers: Ginkgo to Horse Chestnut
Origin: the shrubby palm grows near the coast in the southern part of North America. The ripe, air-dried fruits are used for medicinal purposes. Effect: The main ingredients and active substances are steroids. They counteract male hormones and can prevent enlargement of the prostate (prostate gland). Discomfort during urination due to enlarged prostate improves with … Trees with Healing Powers: Saw Palmetto to Cinnamon
Two out of five women have experienced sexual or physical violence in their lives. Every fourth woman is abused by her partner. But: counter-defense is useful, this has been shown by American as well as German studies. Up to 80 percent of attacks can be successfully repelled in this way. So it is not surprising … Showing Boundaries: Self Defense for Children and Women
Introduction Saunas are a popular activity for many people, especially in winter. The body is warmed up and colds are prevented. Besides the recreational effect, going to the sauna is also good for your health. However, if a flu-like infection or other discomfort already exists, it is better to avoid going to the sauna. Sauna … Sauna visit during a cold – is that possible?
Positive and negative effects of taking a sauna Of the millions of sauna-goers in Germany, a large percentage claim to benefit from the effects of taking a sauna regularly and to be even better protected against colds or flu. The positive effects of taking a sauna are based here on the training of the human … Positive and negative effects of taking a sauna | Sauna visit during a cold – is that possible?
Sauna as a prophylaxis against colds People who regularly visit a sauna have been proven to suffer significantly fewer infections than non-sauna users after just eight to twelve weeks. However, this requires a visit to the sweat bath once or twice a week. In a classic sauna, the time in the heat should be only … Sauna as a prophylaxis against colds | Sauna visit during a cold – is that possible?
Sweating in the sauna In case of fever, “sweating out” in the sauna is certainly not a good idea. Due to the fever, the patient sweats out a lot of body fluid even without a sauna, which is then lacking for his circulation and salt balance. This loss must be compensated by drinking a lot … Sweating in the sauna | Sauna visit during a cold – is that possible?
These are the rules I have to follow when visiting a sauna with a cold In the case of an acute cold, the body must be protected and those affected should therefore avoid visiting the sauna. However, for mild symptoms or when the cold has subsided, the sauna can help the body and strengthen the … These are the rules I have to follow when visiting a sauna with a cold | Sauna visit during a cold – is that possible?
Introduction – Tonsillitis in the baby Especially small children and babies have more frequent tonsillitis than typical colds. The tonsils are part of the immune system in the throat and serve the purpose of intercepting pathogens. However, this also leads to many inflammations, in which the children have pain in the throat and the throat … Tonsillitis in the baby
Typical baby symptoms The first symptom that parents often notice is a weakness in drinking and eating. Since the babies cannot yet express their symptoms in any other way, this is the only way to show the pain when swallowing. Furthermore, babies and toddlers are usually cranky and sickly. However, this is also strongly dependent … Typical baby symptoms | Tonsillitis in the baby
Therapy and treatment Babies under three months of age should be taken to the doctor early if they develop symptoms of illness, such as fever. If purulent plaques are visible, older children should also be taken to the pediatrician on the same day. Breathlessness in a baby is an acute emergency situation and must be … Therapy and treatment | Tonsillitis in the baby
