In people with allergies, the immune system is overactive: it considers substances that are harmless in themselves to be dangerous. These allergy-triggering substances are called allergens. There are a variety of allergies, e.g. pollen, dust mite, animal hair or mould allergies. Skin and blood tests are used to make a reliable diagnosis. Treatment usually consists of avoiding or reducing exposure to allergens and taking medication. You can find out more about this here.

What terms describe our gut: nutrient absorption, relevance to our immune system, hormone production and our well-being. The gut plays a central and important role in our lives. Here you can learn more about its functions and how you can support it. 

Which micronutrients support you in everyday life? Energy metabolism is a finely tuned interplay of numerous biological processes that enable the body to efficiently use and provide energy from food. Find out more here.

Here you can learn more about the brain and how to train it even in old age. How can you get your brain in top shape, what is the right brain food, and what helps keep the brain fit? 

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" – this saying sums up what prevention means: taking precautions instead of waiting for health problems to arise.
Healthy people can maintain their condition by leading a healthy lifestyle. Read more here.

We are surrounded by many microorganisms – bacteria, viruses, fungi and other parasites. Have you ever wondered why some people get sick much more quickly than others? Or are you one of those people who feel under the weather almost all winter long? Here you will find an overview of the functions of the immune system.

Balanced and healthy – this also applies to children's nutrition. An age-appropriate and balanced diet is essential for healthy child development. Important foundations for later eating habits are laid during childhood. Read more here. 

Our bones support us from the first day of our lives. They enable us to walk, grasp objects and stand upright. Would you like to remain fit and mobile into old age? You can find out more about this in this article. 

A well-groomed appearance is emphasised by clean, fine-pored skin and beautiful hair and nails. Your appearance is influenced by a healthy diet that contains plenty of vital nutrients. Read more here.

Bones, joints, tendons and intervertebral discs need to be moved and benefit from specific vital substances. Proper nutrition is therefore important for a healthy back and a pain-free life. 

Iron has many important functions in the body, so regular monitoring of iron levels is extremely important for certain groups of people. Should iron be taken in low or high doses? You can find more information on this topic here. 

Staying fit and healthy in the autumn of life – that is the wish of everyone over the age of 50. As we get older, we often experience more and more minor ailments. But health means something different for older people than it does for young adults. Read more about this here.