Health tips

Most of what you do for your health does not happen in my practice, but at home. The suggestions below cost nothing, need no equipment and no appointment – they need only regularity.

Pick out what suits you. Two things you actually do have more effect than eighteen you intend to do.

Movement

Walks

Go for regular walks in nature. It supports the balance of body and mind, is a good counterweight for the musculoskeletal system and gentle cardiovascular training.

Exercises

Do exercises that do you good, ideally every day. They can improve the function of the musculoskeletal system and of the whole body.

Dancing

Take to the floor a little more often. Good cardiovascular training, it enlivens and lifts the mood.

Hot and cold leg douche

Shower both legs first with hot water, then with cold. It gives warm feet, promotes circulation and stimulates the reflex zones.

Eating and drinking

Raw food

Eat raw, unprocessed food regularly – vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts – preferably from certified organic farming. It benefits digestion and the nourishment of the cells.

Natural salt

Cook with natural, unrefined salt: crystal salt, rock salt or sea salt. It works on the electrolyte balance.

Good water

Drink enough, spread across the day. Fresh spring water is best, but make sure the spring is tested and approved as drinking water – untested water from the countryside can be contaminated.

Quiet and mind

Relaxation

Get to know different relaxation techniques so as to find one that suits you. It reduces stress and makes you calmer.

Meditation

Look into meditative techniques. They can lead to a clear mind and deep relaxation.

Mental exercise

Train your grey cells regularly, for instance with chess, crosswords, foreign languages or learning a musical instrument. It can improve concentration, memory and cognitive ability.

Singing

Sing songs you like on a regular basis – in the car or in the shower, it makes no difference. It can deepen the breathing and enliven the whole body; the vibration works like a massage from within.

Laughing

Laughter, as everyone knows, is the best medicine. When did you last have a really good laugh?

Kindness to yourself

Be good to yourself. Fulfil your dreams and wishes, and allow yourself breaks.

Everyday life and surroundings

Order

Try to bring as much order and structure as possible into your life and your surroundings. It supports both physical and mental balance.

Social hygiene

Surround yourself with people who mean well by you and in whose company you feel at ease.

Humidity indoors

During the heating season, make sure there is enough moisture in the air. This prevents the mucous membranes of the nose and throat from drying out, a frequent cause of colds and infections.

Dental care

Clean between your teeth regularly with dental floss and rinse afterwards with an antibacterial mouthwash.

A basic attitude

Prevention

Prevention is the best medicine. Prevent illness through a healthier way of living, instead of waiting until the body forces you to act.

Taking responsibility

Take responsibility for your body and your health. Inform yourself broadly about conventional and alternative treatment options, ask questions and take part in the decisions – doctors and therapists are your partners, not your guardians.

If you would like to know more about any of these points: health advice is part of my work. Appointments on +49 160 50 55 374.