The healing power of seawater and its ingredients is behind the term Thalasso. Rheumatism, heart problems, skin diseases - all these and many other diseases can be treated with thalassotherapy - this was already known by the Greeks. Everyone knows how well a day at the sea works.

Even the ancient Greek doctors used elderberry as a medicinal herb. Diokurides, one of the most famous pharmacologists of antiquity, recommended the root of the elderberry for dropsy and its leaves for inflammation. However, the fact that the inner bark of the plant, scraped from below upwards, acts as an emetic and, from top to bottom scraped, as a laxative, has clearly proved to be a superstition.

Seductive is the smell of cinnamon and cloves, cardamom and oranges - especially when it flows from the steam of mulled wine into the cold noses of the Christmas market visitors. Deceptive, however, is the belief that warm alcohol can warm the cold feet and ears sustainably. What is the good thing about mulled wine?

In addition to kiwis, pineapples, lemons, oranges and papayas, the fruit counters in Germany have been enriched with pomelo for an exotic fruit for several years. The pomelo, which was first produced in Israel in 1970, is a cross between grapefruit and grapefruit. All three fruits belong to the group of citrus fruits.

Breastfeeding: Proper nutrition Breastfeeding: Covering energy and nutrient needs Breastfeeding: Problematic foods Breastfeeding: Stimulants and medicines "Anyone who is breastfeeding, has to eat a super healthy diet, is tethered at home and gets a hanging breast ..." - these prejudices are far from being dispelled.

Proper teeth cleaning is essential for good dental health. Especially for cleaning the interdental spaces, an oral irrigator can be a useful helper. Does a mouthwash thus replace the dental floss? And what should be considered when using and cleaning oral irrigators? Here you will find tips on the function and handling of oral showers.

Our lips need to be taken care of to keep them healthy and soft. Especially in winter, an extensive lip care is important so that the lips do not dry, rough or brittle. Because the change of cold temperatures and warm heating air puts them pretty well. Particularly bad are often affected the corners of the mouth, which often tear in winter.

Tetrazepam is an active ingredient in the benzodiazepine group used to treat muscle tension. Benzodiazepines have a soothing effect, as well as reducing anxiety, tension and excitement. Because tetrazepam can make you addicted quickly, the drug is not suitable for people with acute or past alcohol, drug or drug dependence.

They are considered rational, distanced and formal, often seem harsh and are less in need of harmony: German managers do not have the best international reputation. But not every boss is a heartless impulse when dealing with his employees. Fortunately, because the professional environment also determines the health in the workplace.

All of a sudden, one is no longer master of his senses and any perception of the outside world disappears: the powerlessness (lat. Syncope) is a frightening state. There are a few typical situations in which people often faint. Thus, in very low blood pressure or shock states often synonymous fainting.

Tooth jewelery and tongue piercings, or lip piercings, many young people find "cool" and "chic". But the teeth and gums of those affected should see this differently. A study by US dentists showed already in 2007: While Dazzler (sticking symbols made of gold foil) and Twinkels (massive jewels made of gemstones) are glued superficially on the teeth and are harmless, piercings in the mouth are problematic and damage from a dental point of view in the long run the oral cavity.

Salt is vital to our body, because without salt, certain bodily functions could not be sustained. However, we should not take too much salt - this is especially true for people with high blood pressure or kidney problems. Otherwise they can cause health problems.