Allergies

An allergy is an excessive reaction of the immune system towards specific exogenous environmental substances. The reaction is called “excessive” because the body’s own immune system reacts to foreign bodies ( e.g. pollen) which, different from germs, do not represent a hazard to health. Basically, every substance of our environment can become allergy triggers ranging from an apple to a zabaglione, from angora to zwieback. According to careful estimations 20,000 substances cause allergic reactions.

Most allergens are albumen substances of animals or plants (e.g. pollen, mites and molds).

Asthma

Asthma is an illness involving the respiratory system whose treatment options are very successful nowadays. The appropriate dealing with this phenomenon “asthma” contributes to a benefiting progress. Triggers of asthma can be infections of the upper respiratory tract, allergic reactions, physical strain or stress. Substances which cause allergic reactions are animal hair, pollen, dust mites and molds existing in moist rooms. Food or certain medications such as aspirin can evoke asthma, too.

The mucous membranes of the asthma patient’s respiratory tract are inflamed. For this reason the airways are oversensitive. When irritations occur, muscle fibers, which are arranged in a circular form at the bronchial walls, contract. The bronchia narrow and breathlessness arises with whistling and humming breath sounds. Typical symptoms for asthma are also coughing and glassy mucus which is hard to cough up. A dry and painful cough is often the only symptom of illness.

Baby Care

Needless to say that your baby shall grow up as healthy as possible. Both the care and a hygienic baby-household play a leading role. You can receive specific care products aligned to sensitive baby skin in our pharmacy. In human development great importance is attached to the growth of skin which is the body’s largest organ.

The children’s skin is not yet the protective cover which it will be and therefore it needs special care. The soft skin of babies and children demands high standards of quality and purity of raw materials! As a matter of fact only 100 % natural and contaminant-free active ingredients are used! Due to increasing children’s allergy susceptibility we set great value upon using raw materials which are, in particular, irritation-free and low in allergens. The point is that the baby does not only get care substances but also a warm cover.

Children’s warmth organism is not steady in the first years and that is the reason why they become cold rapidly. Therefore, beside careful cleaning, caring and protecting the skin, gentle rubbing of a Calendula- children oil is part of the specific care of tender children skin (Calendula’s effect supports diverse skin functions). This leads to a soft body care and triggers a warm impulse. Babies do not have to be daily bathed - once a week is usually enough. Because the natural acid protection layer of the skin which is very sensitive shall be preserved.

Bath accessory are not necessary but if it is only in an unscented form (e.g. a baby or a particular baby cleansing lotion and for the hair a mild baby shampoo. After the bath, dry your baby thoroughly; oil the baby’s skin because by bathing the baby fats were withdrawn.

Bach flower therapy

Edward Bach discovered and developed a natural procedure which is easily to use for everybody for the development of mental health and thus for prevention of physical illnesses.

Bach flower therapy is an adjustment therapy and a therapy to change somebody’s mind. Its aim is the reharmony of negative mental behavior patterns through which somebody’s own mental ability of self-healing is possible again.

In the original Bach flower therapy there are basically three different areas of application:

• Mental health prevention
• Acute treatment of psychological stress situations and life crises
• Concomitant treatment of acute and chronical illnesses

Thus, Bach flower therapy treats physical illnesses not directly but gives information impulses on the level of emotion and decision.

Diabetes

Through food we provide our body with necessary energy in the form of carbohydrates, fats and albumen. These substances will be transformed into monosaccharides which get into our blood as energy for cells. With the help of insulin produced by the pancreas the sugar from the blood will be transported into the cells and utilized. If insulin is missing large amounts of sugar remain in the blood.

Diabetes type 1 (juveniler Diabetes mellitus):
This type mainly starts in the age of children or juveniles. Presumably, a virus infection which is already inherited triggers the development of antibodies towards the pancreas. Consequently, cells will be destroyed which leads to a total lack of insulin. Because this type of diabetes can only be treated with insulin it is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes type 2:
90% of all diabetics, especially older people are affected, suffer from diabetes type 2. That is the reason why this type is often called adult diabetes. The probability of inheritance is almost 50%. 90 % of diabetics of type 2 are overweight. Due to exceeding food intake raised insulin consumption is needed. The number of insulin receptors on cells will be reduced and that is the reason why the effect is cut. Hence, there is only a relative lack of insulin at first which can be treated without insulin and is known as insulin independent diabetes mellitus.

For diabetics a precise blood sugar and blood pressure adjustment and a frequent determination of blood value are taken for granted. In addition, feet and the whole skin have to be frequently checked. For this reason we have measurement instruments and accessory, urine test for sugar, pens, foot care devices, and skin care products, preparations for dietary supplement (magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, etc.) diaries, nutrition plans and books always in stock.

If you have any questions concerning diabetes we can help you. According to some answers we can tell you more in detail. As an alternative you can always contact us by telefonisch oder per E-Mailphone or e-mail.

Diabetes life – a pharmacist’s initiative

The nationwide initiative “diabetes life” was developed in order to offer patients with diabetes specific and professional information, consultation and services in the diabetes life pharmacy. Here, patients with diabetes and everybody interested in this topic can get information and consultation about products, prevention and daily behavior. We also provide consultation and assistance on specific fields such as travel and diabetes, pregnancy and diabetes, hygiene and diabetes etc.

Corresponding to the guidelines of the German Diabetes Association and Federal Chamber of Pharmacists all our employees have attended a 36-hour- intensive-training. They intensify and update their knowledge by two advanced training annually.

New information regarding special and latest news is available every two months. Additionally, you get diabetes life purchase tips with information about inexpensive diabetes products.

General diet consultation

You want to loose weight permanently? The key to success is easy: eat less, move more. This does not mean that you have to eat only little overnight and exercise for a marathon but reduce your food constantly and just exercise more. This way you can comfortably loose one or two kilogram within a month without starving and reach a higher health level by exercising.

Through this kind of diet you ensure a healthy weight reduction which lasts in the long term.

How can I change my eating plan?

• Leave your dessert out
• Reduce food containing fat and replace it by fruits and vegetables
• Give up alcoholic drinks and drink for example one beer less
• Instead of coke or others drink water or light drinks
• Cut your sweets and snacks consumption in half

How can I exercise adequately?

• Ride your bicycle more often
• Take a walk frequently
• Get off the bus a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way
• Use commercial breaks in TV for exercising
• Go dancing more often

If you follow these rules you will loose weight on a long run living healthier without restricting yourself. Your body will be thankful.

If you have any questions contact one of our employees. We would like to accompany your way to a healthy nutrition.

In case you prefer a diet with medications we help you in words and deeds. We have a large range of diet products.

Skin care

Skin does not only protect against external influences but also functions as a sense organ (temperature, pressure, pain). It is vital and needs intensive care.

We advise you in detail about how you can protect your skin against environmental influences taking care of it at the same time. A wide range of care products is of course available.

Furthermore, we provide consultations concerning issues such as:

• Acne
• Psoriasis
• Skin allergies
• Neurodermitis
• Seborrhoeic eczema

Urinary incontinence

There are more than four million people who suffer from bladder weakness (also known as urinary incontinence). People suffering from that illness are not able to control the time point of urine flow on their own. Women, older people and patients with paralysis or nervous diseases are mostly affected. Urinary incontinence often begins with an involuntary loss of little amounts of urine by coughing or sneezing. Later these amounts of urine increase and are irrespective of coughing or sneezing. Other affected people cannot primarily hold their urine for a long time at night and are not able to reach the bathroom in time.

Because there are different forms of urinary incontinence it has to be first checked in an interview which form the patient has. Many people with urinary incontinence hide their suffering and try to handle it with tissues and other aids. But urinary incontinence should not be a taboo subject.

Have the courage and turn with all your problems concerning incontinence to one of our employees. You can be sure that you will be friendly and discretely advised. You will get to know which opportunities of treatment there are and you can try out some panty liners or panties.

Travel Vaccination Information

You want to enjoy your vacation wholeheartedly? Then you really should be informed what awaits you and especially which health risks can appear. You can receive necessary medications as well an adequate vaccination consultation according to the WHO’s (World Health Organization) guidelines. We provide you with information about your visiting country (health risks, addresses, climate etc.).

Besides useful tips for your journey preparations and follow-ups, also from the travel medical view, and some check lists we provide you with an individual vaccination plan in order not to miss an appointment. Because most preparations are only available on prescription you have to go to the doctor as well. The doctor has to check the individual procedure of the inoculation plan as well as adding or leaving out measures because he knows the personal health situation and therefore can only accept the administration of inoculations and prescription of further medications. Therefore, talk to your doctor about your vaccination plan in time. In order to avoid waiting periods you should definitely start with your travel preparations eight weeks ahead.

If you plan your vacation you can inform yourself about necessary vaccinations here.

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