We have all had to deal with bad breath (halitosis) – bad breath in the morning, for example, or after eating garlic. Bad breath is …
Covered tongue: What is healthy?
On the tongue sit between 2,000 and 4,000 taste buds, with which we perceive whether something tastes sweet, salty, bitter or sour. It is also …
Abdominal pain: when to see a doctor?
Abdominal pain is very common. About 7 out of 10 people have gastrointestinal complaints each year “Fortunately, abdominal pain is usually harmless and quickly passes …
Addressing unpleasant topics at the doctor
The thought of discussing a delicate topic in the doctor’s consultation makes us all a little nervous. Whether you want to talk about body odor, problems …
Irritable bowel: when the abdomen feels
Irritable bowel syndromeis a disease of the digestive system that affects up to 20% of people worldwide. It is one of the most common diagnoses …
Tips for burns & scalds
Burns and scalds are injuries to the skin or deeper tissues caused by excessive heat. Because they are so painful, it is quite normal to …
Recognising and treating health fears
Most of us are familiar with the fear of becoming seriously ill. We often search online for possible medical causes for health complaints. However, if …
Chest pain caused by fear
Chest paincan have very different triggers. There is not always a purely physical cause behind it. In some cases, anxiety can go beyond the feeling …
Self-care for asthma
Asthma is a condition on which you have a great influence with your behavior. We’ll tell you what you can do to prevent or alleviate …
How dangerous are ticks?
Hardly as big as a pinhead and yet so much feared: the tick. There are numerous misconceptions about the little arachnid and its sting. Therefore, …