TRAVEL TIPS

* Travel Pharmacy
* Vaccination schedule

Important when traveling in tropical areas

* After a long flight schedule with the time difference as a rest day.
It makes sense to the daily rhythm of the local population to adapt or leave the country, eg keep in warm countries, a long lunch and rest before the evening again become active.

* Eat only peeled or cooked or fried or grilled foods (no fruits or vegetables that are not peeled, can any salad - Cook it, peel it or forget it!).

* Drink only bottled drinks ready (not tap water, not even to brush your teeth, no ice, no ice cream).

* Regularly and drink plenty of fluids is especially important in the tropics. Quiet on the normal thirst also drink (bottled water is best, because of the salts). The bright yellow urine should not be dark. Ice cold drinks do not drink too fast (risk of diarrhea)

* Wear light and airy clothing from sweat-absorbent cotton again.

* Do not walk barefoot (insect stings, the risk of hookworm infection or bites by poisonous animals).

* Evening, long-sleeved clothes and long trousers (risk of insect bites, for example by the malaria mosquito).

* Avoid swimming and bathing in rivers or lakes (freshwater) in Africa and South America. Here is threatening infection by flukes (schistosomiasis).

* Mosquito nets should be well fixed under the mattress. sleep so that the body does not affect the network.

* After a tropical stay of more than three months after the return you should necessarily a medical examination of blood, urine and stool can perform, even if there are no complaints.

Important:

Who suffers after returning from inexplicable complaints such as fever, nausea, diarrhea, nausea, rash, cough, should definitely consult a doctor and inform him about the trip (risk of malaria and other infectious diseases).

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HEALTH FROM THE TEAPOT

Herbs fit for cold days.

Nature is rich in medicinal herbs and each has its own effect. But what herb is grown against which complaints? The National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians has compiled a selection of herbs that help with colds, gastro-intestinal discomfort and stress.



Colds are major challenges for the immune system of the body. Elderflower, meadowsweet and lime flowers to support the body's immune system and stimulate the healthy sweat. Also, currant and mint tea and tea from oregano provide relief for colds. With thyme, primrose, plantain or licorice expectoration is excited. Care for dry cough marshmallow or Iceland moss for a soothing protective layer on the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Specifically to combat throat infections helps gargling with sage or chamomile tea.



Even in disorders such as anorexia or bloating which nature provides the right herbs. Yarrow, wormwood, gentian, centaury and dandelion can help here, since their bitter promote the gastric juice production. Anyone suffering from flatulence should put more on the essential oils from anise, peppermint or fennel. Anti-convulsant effect fennel, anise and cumin.



Relaxing and sleep inducing effect of valerian tea, passion flower, hops, lemon balm and lavender. St. John's wort for mild depression and is awarded to soothing effect. Thus the effect of relaxing herbal tea is felt, it is necessary to drink them regularly over a long period of time.



The pleasure of a steaming cup of herbal tea is always a break in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and can provide more comfort. Therefore, make sure whether their symptoms are probably a more serious cause, If symptoms resolve after a few days are not very strong, or regularly recur, you should always consult your doctor.

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How to stay younger and live longer

Bee pollen has been used as medicine around the world for thousands of years.Nutritionally,it is so perfectly balanced that, in itself, it represents a complete survival food.
Bee pollen has many medicinal uses including anti-ageing and longevity properties.
Bee pollen has also been found to help the immune system, and thus prevent colds, flu and virus infections. It can also relieve fatigue,improve appetite, increase sexual potency and fertility, alleviate painful menstruation, reduce the hot flushes of menopause for women and alleviate enlarged prostate in men.
Bee pollen is available in larger health food stores.

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Use antibiotics only if your desperate

The general advice from your doctor will be that you don't need antibiotics for a cold or even flu, unless there are complications, and this is good advice. Antibiotics if overused are not good for you and if you do overuse them they simply will not work.

My wife told me an interesting story yesterday, and this is true. Her friends mother, who is in her early seventies has been lucky enough to have never taken antibiotics in her life. Unfortunately due to a disease she has had to have part of her foot removed. She was given antibiotics to prevent infection, but because she has never had antibiotics before the healing process has been amazing, and she is feeling much better.

S0 the moral to the story is don't take antibiotics unless you are desperate. If you do need to take antibiotics it may be better to eat live yogurt after you have completed the course, as the antibiotics will kill off the good bacteria in your gut as well as the bad.

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