Tipps: Health

Tired eyes: eye-jogging
Eyes can tire quickly, especially when working in front of the computer. When we are concentrated and focused on things near us (on the computer screen or while reading), our eyes are more or less fixed in one constant position. That restricts the ciliary muscle strongly in its mobility – this is the muscle around the lens of the eye which moves it [...]
[ 18.04.2007 | 0 Comments | 1312 Hits ]

Flying: Dealing with Pressure Change
If you’ve ever flown with a head cold, or have difficulties dealing with pressure changes anyway, you know the problem: during take-off or landing, your ears seem to close and an uncomfortable sensation of pressure develops that can become quite painful. The feeling of pressure occurs because the air pressure on your eardrum hasn’t adjusted to the surrounding [...]
[ 28.12.2006 | 0 Comments | 3577 Hits ]

Loose weight with Green Tea
Good news for people who want to lose weight: A study conducted by the University of Geneva says that green tea stimulates calorie expenditure. It also has a positive effect on burning fat. This was reported by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Nevertheless, even the green tea doesn’t absolve you from eating reasonably and getting plenty of [...]
[ 03.09.2006 | 1 Comments | 5870 Hits ]

Loose weight: Keep your body in motion while working in the office
Anyone who wants to lose weight should keep their body in motion. Endurance training such as light jogging or biking is ideal. But there are also plenty of possibilities for movement during your normal office routine:- If you have the time, stand up and walk over to your colleagues’ offices instead of calling them. – Walk slightly faster when making [...]
[ 03.09.2006 | 0 Comments | 2358 Hits ]

Start running: measured steps
People who take up running often overexert themselves. This results in premature fatigue, pain and aching muscles. If you are new to running especially, you should take measured steps. Running is similar to using a high ratio on a bike; longer steps consume more energy. Keep your body loose when you start running and increase smaller steps to a step [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 1888 Hits ]

Refrain from using artificial sweeteners
If you want to lose weight, you might want to refrain from using artificial sweeteners like saccharin, cyclamate or aspartame. That is to say, many dieticians think that artificial sweeteners may exacerbate a sweet tooth. Artificial sweeteners trick the body into thinking it is consuming something sweet, namely sugar. The body reacts to this, but doesn’t [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 2460 Hits ]

How to stick to your diet
Sudden, irresistible food cravings can be the downfall of any diet. But if you give in to your sudden appetite for chocolate or hamburgers you will ruin an entire day’s worth of dieting.An effective and healthy diet is based on a daily allowance of fat of less than 30 grams. A chocolate bar alone can contain up to 50 grams of fat-producing substance.You [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 2665 Hits ]

Ten rules for a wholesome and nutritious diet
The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recently published a new set of guidelines for wholesome nutrition. The DGE is offering these guidelines to help provide you with a wholesome diet based on your daily nutritional needs while simultaneously allowing you to enjoy your meals. 1. Eat a variety of foodsEnjoy the variety of fresh foods and produce available [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 2468 Hits ]

Lose weight: the best ways to eliminate fat from your diet
In order to lose weight you should, above all, refrain from consuming too much fat. Here are the best tips from the German Nutrition Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung) for avoiding fat:- Keep fat off your plate. The recommended 60 to 70 grams of fat per day for healthy adults are easily reached. For example, a hamburger with French fries [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 3878 Hits ]

Lose weight: avoid the vicious circle
Anyone wanting to lose a few pounds will have to outwit his or her body as it defends its fat reserves. This has been necessary for thousands of years to secure survival during hard times. The April 15th 2003 issue of the German magazine "Neue Apotheken Illustrierte/Gesundheit" provides the following tips: People who deprive themselves of food are likely [...]
[ 06.07.2006 | 0 Comments | 2983 Hits ]

Sweating and hyperhidrosis: here’s how to sweat less
"I sweat too much"; it’s a problem for many faced with the production of excessive perspiration. But… some people sweat more, some less. Those who belong to the group of people that sweat more don’t have much to laugh about, especially in the summer. And underarm perspiration and bodily odor are often the least of their worries. For example, anyone [...]
[ 16.07.2005 | 1 Comments | 34079 Hits ]

Adjust your car's air condition
During summer you will need the air condition in your car very often. Most people adjust their air condition to a very low temperature. This could damage your health, because your body has to acclimatize to different temperatures very quickly.Generally you should choose a temperature in your car which is around 6 degrees centigrade lower than outside.During [...]
[ 21.06.2005 | 0 Comments | 2394 Hits ]

Stop smoking: a piggybank helps
Smoking is expensive. So you can make a lot of money if you stop it. The best way to make yourself clear how much money you can save, is to use a piggy bank. Put all the money into this piggy bank that you otherwise would spent on cigarettes. Put the piggy bank in a place where you can see it all the time. And feed it any time you would buy a package [...]
[ 04.01.2005 | 0 Comments | 1996 Hits ]