While catnip is for humans at first sight nothing but a plant with pretty flowers, it seems to have a magical effect on cats. As soon as they come close to the fragrant plant, many baby tigers get into a noisy state, rolling on the ground or shredding the leaves.

While a few years ago, mental illness was still a taboo subject, today more and more open is reported about mental health problems and psychotherapies. In mental illness is often advised to cognitive behavioral therapy. But what is actually behind behavioral therapy?

Article Content Methods of Contraception Contraceptive Methods - Mechanical and Chemical Contraception Contraceptive Methods - Hormonal Contraception Contraceptive Methods - Natural Contraception Mechanical Contraception These methods use gadgets placed by the gynecologist or yourself, either in the vagina or on the penis, once or over a period of time prevent the sperm from finding their way to the egg.

Optimal results, important for fat burning, gives the full pump, effective muscle growth - if you believe the promises of relevant catalogs or companies on the Internet, you might come up with the idea that nothing works without sports nutrition. In particular strength athletes put in addition to an intensive training on the intake of dietary supplements.

Osteoarthritis is not just affecting the elderly - though the likelihood of damaged joints carting increases with age. In addition to a hereditary predisposition, there are also factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle and poor diet, which have made osteoarthritis a widespread disease.

Tooth jewelery and tongue piercings, or lip piercings, many young people find "cool" and "chic". But the teeth and gums of those affected should see this differently. A study by US dentists showed already in 2007: While Dazzler (sticking symbols made of gold foil) and Twinkels (massive jewels made of gemstones) are glued superficially on the teeth and are harmless, piercings in the mouth are problematic and damage from a dental point of view in the long run the oral cavity.

Each color has a different effect on our psyche and our body, because each color has its own wavelength and energy that is transmitted to our bodies. For example, blue light has a cooling and soothing effect, while red light is warming and stimulating. Characteristics of the most well-known colors Color therapy is becoming more and more popular in which the positive effect of the colors is based on baths, color acupuncture, radiation but also on irradiated foods and drinks.

Cancel appointments, switch off the mobile phone and dive into the story of an exciting book on the sofa - this art of relaxation is dominated by fewer and fewer people. Whoever is energized all day loses the ability to switch off at some point. That can take revenge. Stress and overwork are among the most common causes of anxiety disorders.

Fast food and the "American way of life" are closely linked in the ideas of many people. The first precursors of the modern fast-food restaurant were already found during excavations in Pompeii: warm food for quick consumption could already be bought in antiquity on many street corners.

Sorbitol belongs as well as mannitol, lactitol or xylitol to the group of sugar alcohols. It is used as a sugar substitute in many industrially manufactured foods. Sorbitol is only about half as sweet as sucrose (table sugar) and also contains significantly fewer calories. However, sorbitol is not well tolerated by everyone - more and more people suffer from sorbitol tolerance.

Without the B vitamins, nerves, skin, hair and blood could no longer properly perform their normal tasks. Deficiencies must therefore be compensated. Learn more about vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin Bs (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B12 (cobalamin) as well as pantothenic acid and biotin.

Thyme can not only be used in the kitchen to refine various dishes, but also helps with health problems such as a cold. The herb is particularly well suited for releasing tight coughs. That is why thyme is used in various cough syrups.