Health & well-being

Find out more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for various diseases and ailments.

Wind/Bloating

Pressure in the stomach, wind and a feeling of a fullness in the stomach? Here you can find out how bloating can be alleviated with simple remedies and herbal ingredients.

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Urinary incontinence

It is estimated that approximately 500,000 people in Switzerland suffer from some form of urinary incontinence.

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Heart problems

Few parts of your body work as hard as your heart on a daily basis. It is constantly pumping blood through the blood vessels, supplying organs, tissues and cells with oxygen and nutrients.

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Hay fever

Allergies are becoming increasingly common – above all, to pollen (hay fever).

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Cough

Annoying and unpleasant colds and associated coughs are usually part and parcel of the cold season. Symptoms include a blocked nose, sore throat and a troublesome cough.

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Concentration problems

Do you have difficulty concentrating over a longer period of time and are you easily distracted? If so, you may find this article helpful.

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Stomach Pain/Heartburn

Stomach pain, heartburn, sour belches: this is unpleasant, but often harmless. Occasional hyper-acidity of the stomach can be alleviated with acid-binding agents. A change in lifestyle will prevent further complaints.

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Fatigue and exhaustion

Constantly tired and exhausted? It may be due to less than ideal living conditions or illness. Find out more in this article.

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Nervousness and restlessness

Nowadays, states of nervous tension, nervousness and agitation are very common and can have both physical and emotional effects. If the tell-tale signs are recognised early and treated, you will be able to calmly deal with everyday stress again

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

One in three women suffer from the “period before the period”. Symptoms include breast tenderness, abdominal cramps and mood swings.

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Test anxiety

Nearly everyone experiences some degree of nervousness before an exam. Real test anxiety, however, goes beyond normal nervousness.

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Irritable bowel

Abdominal pain, flatulence, diarrhoea and constipation: Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Read this article to find out what you can do about it.

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Yeast infection

Do you feel itching and/or burning in the vaginal or pubic area? Is your vaginal discharge rather crumbly-whitish in appearance, but not unpleasant-smelling? Then you may have a yeast infection.

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Sleeping disorders

Sleep disorders are not just a nuisance that can cause trouble concentrating and tiredness – in the long term, they can also have a physical and mental impact.

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Stress

Nowadays, many people experience increased levels of stress. Targeted relaxation can relieve stress.

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Emotional volatility and mood swings

Long-term exposure to stress frequently manifests itself in mood swings.

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Decreasing mental performance

Where did I put the house key? What did I want to get for the household?

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Constipation

Constipation can have many different causes. In most cases there are no physical or disease-related causes.

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Menopause

During menopause, the female hormonal balance undergoes a change whereby the production of progesterone and oestrogen drop considerably. A good two-thirds of women experience menopausal symptoms during this transition.

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