A hard bowel movement and long-lasting problems with defecation are typical features of a chronic constipation (chronic constipation). In 2006, gastroenterologists summarized typical symptoms of chronic constipation. These symptoms now serve as so-called Rome III criteria for diagnosing chronic constipation.

The watermelon enjoys great popularity, especially in the summer, because on hot days we enjoy the juicy fruit. A high water content and fruity taste make watermelons a healthy refreshment - almost without calories. This melon variety is best eaten fresh and raw, but delicious watermelon recipes such as punch, smoothies or fruit sorbet are the hit at every garden party.

Compatibility of family and work is not always easy, in everyday life there are often many hurdles to overcome. It requires a comprehensive organization so that parents and children do not lose their balance in an age of stress. Instead of losing time, it is all the more important to win, because it also increases the quality of life - for the entire family.

In the past in Germany there was no way around the dance training Zumba. Which new fitness trends does the year 2018 hold for us? The popularity of dance workouts in the new year is reflected in new trends such as hot hula. While Zumba dances to Latin American rhythms, Hot Hula relies on reggae and traditional Polynesian drum music.

The predilection for sweets is laid in the cradle of humans: even mother's milk tastes sweet. And the tongue has its own area that tastes sweet. In the past ... While today's industrially produced sugar can be obtained at any time, sweets used to be an expensive rarity. In antiquity, honey was considered the sweet food of the gods, protecting them from disease and prolonging their lives.

What promises a "negative calorie" diet sounds too good to be true: lose weight and achieve the desired weight by doing what is usually regulated in other diets: eating. So-called negative calories (sometimes misleadingly called negative foods) are meant to melt excess kilos by diet, help with weight loss and thus lead to the dream figure.

Homeopathy is one of the best known forms of alternative medicine - and certainly one of the most controversial. Does it work or does it not work? Is it really only possible to approach the decision between homeopathy and conventional medicine with "either ... or ..."? The discussion about Globuli & Co. heats up the mind.

A restful sleep on a suitable mattress is just a dream for many people. Insomnia and sleep disorders are not uncommon. In addition to stress or everyday worries, mattresses can also be triggers for bad sleep. Mattresses are ideal if they can adapt to the body as well as the body shape.

Summer, sun, heat - and the sweat trickles. The safest way to protect yourself from unpleasant odors and unsavory stains under the arms are Deo & Co. But what should be considered? Sweat serves as a temperature compensation to protect the body from overheating. Depending on predisposition and size, a person has two to five million sweat glands.

Strictly speaking, all foods are "functional": they serve the supply of nutrients. The English term functional food by definition refers to new foods that are intended to further promote health and for this purpose are enriched with additional ingredients: minerals, fiber, vitamins, trace elements, microorganisms.

Proper teeth cleaning is essential for good dental health. Especially for cleaning the interdental spaces, an oral irrigator can be a useful helper. Does a mouthwash thus replace the dental floss? And what should be considered when using and cleaning oral irrigators? Here you will find tips on the function and handling of oral showers.

Enzymes drive many important biochemical reactions in the body. For example, they convert substances into other substances and break up large molecules. Therefore, enzymes are also referred to as biocatalysts. They develop basic building blocks that are necessary for our body from the food and are involved in the metabolism.