Hypothyroidism: Nutrition – what you need to consider

Why the thyroid gland needs iodine The thyroid gland needs iodine for hormone production – in hypothyroidism as well as in a healthy thyroid. In iodine deficiency, the thyroid gland can enlarge (goiter, iodine deficiency goiter) and develop hypothyroidism. The body must absorb iodine through food. The daily requirement for adolescents and adults (up to … Hypothyroidism: Nutrition – what you need to consider

Autoimmune hepatitis: Symptoms, nutrition & more

What is autoimmune hepatitis? Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a so-called autoimmune disease. These are diseases in which the immune system forms antibodies against the body’s own structures (autoantibodies). In the case of autoimmune hepatitis, these are autoantibodies against the liver tissue: they attack the liver cells and ultimately destroy them as if they were foreign … Autoimmune hepatitis: Symptoms, nutrition & more

Dialysis: Proper nutrition

General dietary restrictions Even before dialysis begins, a patient with kidney failure often faces dietary restrictions. In this phase, doctors often recommend a high drinking quantity as well as a low-protein diet. The recommendations for patients on permanent dialysis are often the exact opposite: what is needed now is a diet high in protein and … Dialysis: Proper nutrition

Nutrition during Cancer

Healthy diet for cancer Nutrition also plays an important role, especially in cancer. A varied and balanced diet can improve the quality of life and reduce side effects such as wound healing disorders or infections. In addition, it influences the chances of recovery (prognosis) from cancer. If cancer patients have inadequate nutrition, the body breaks … Nutrition during Cancer

Spinal column gymnastics

Our spine is there to keep the body upright and stable, but together with the vertebral joints it is also responsible for our back being flexible and mobile. The optimal shape of the spine is the double-S shape. In this form, the load transfer is best and the individual spinal column sections are evenly and … Spinal column gymnastics