Summer party – think about water when it comes to alcohol
Whether in the garden, on the beach or in the city park, it’s summer party time. We barbecue, laugh and drink. In warm temperatures, people like to reach for a glass or a bottle. This is basically a good thing. The body needs more fluids in the sun and heat. However, not only thirst quenchers […]
Is the water requirement lower in winter than in summer?
In the cooler months of the year, water consumption is usually not as important as in the warmer months. The body rarely breaks a sweat due to the outside temperatures. Outdoor exercise also decreases significantly for many people in the winter months. This also means that the body is less likely to feel really thirsty. […]
Melons: Juicy summer
Watermelons and muskmelons are classic summer fruits that are available everywhere in the warm season and are not only delicious, but also provide healthy vitamins and additional fluids for the body, which it needs in summer. As a fruit snack, smoothie or hearty salad, they enrich our diet and are also fresh and tasty when […]
Heat stress: preventing and treating heatstroke
From a climatic point of view, hot and humid weather is the ideal breeding ground for heat stroke. The body is no longer able to cool down sufficiently by sweating. This causes the human (or animal) body to overheat from one minute to the next. Unsuitable clothing that is far too warm or does not […]
Cherry juice summer
Most people will remember summers with cherry earrings and red sticky fingers. There’s hardly anyone who didn’t steal them from the neighbor’s garden as a child, the delicious fruits in all shades of red were too tempting – and still are today. A summer without cherries is not an option. Whether fresh from the tree, […]
Summertime, herbal time – St. John’s wort tea?
Summer is here, everything is lush green and nature’s herb garden is also in full bloom. When you are out in the countryside, the scent of the essential oils of the plants wafts from everywhere, making you want to sink into the colorful splendor. But the summer splendor is not just a feast for the […]
Drinking less water in winter?
In the cooler months of the year, water consumption is often less of a priority than in the warmer months. The body rarely breaks a sweat due to the outside temperatures. Outdoor exercise also decreases significantly for many people in the winter months. This also means that the body is less likely to feel really […]
Summer drinks for detoxing
Since our body has to deal with countless pollutants and environmental toxins almost every day, it is not surprising that it reacts to metabolic deposits. Polluted air, unhealthy food or drinks or even harmful cosmetics or alleged care products are a gradual burden on the body. There are a variety of ways to detox with […]
Cherries – fruity juices in summer
Most people will remember summers with cherry earrings and red sticky fingers. There’s hardly anyone who didn’t steal them from the neighbor’s garden as a child, the delicious fruits in all shades of red were too tempting – and still are today. A summer without cherries is not an option. Whether fresh from the tree, […]
Beautiful for the summer – water helps
While we were still able to hide under several layers of clothing during the cold season, our noses behind a scarf and our hair in a woolly hat, it’s now time for shirts, skirts and shorts again. In summer, we show off our skin and hair – and when they look fresh and healthy, we […]
