On July 13th at 5:30 p.m. on ORF 2 and on ORF ON
Vienna (OTS) – Dr. Christine Reiler will present the following articles in the ORF health magazine “Bewusst Gesundheit” on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. on ORF 2 and on ORF ON:
Extreme weather – asthma attacks caused by thunderstorms
Global warming is not only causing higher average temperatures, but also increasing extreme weather events. The number of thunderstorms is increasing, torrential rain with flooding is becoming more common, as are tornadoes – even in Austria. This also has an impact on health. The increasing danger of natural disasters puts a strain on the psyche, and not just on those directly affected. Floods can cause feces and toxins to get into fields and houses – sometimes with serious consequences. During thunderstorms, the risk of asthma attacks increases because the change in the weather means there is more tree and grass pollen in the air – these can burst, penetrate deeper into the lungs and thus trigger asthma attacks.
Naturopathy: Inflammation of the gums
Around 700 different types of bacteria populate the human mouth. If these are in balance, they protect the teeth and gums from infections. If the oral microbiome is disrupted by poor hygiene, a high-sugar diet or certain medications, not only does bad breath occur, caries and periodontitis, an inflammation of the gums, can also result. In addition to good dental hygiene, some natural medicine tips also help to keep your gums healthy. Design: Tommy Schmidle
Full of flavor – homemade soup seasoning
There are a lot of things in conventional soup seasonings, but hardly any vegetables. Aromas, flavor enhancers and additional spices are packed into the small cubes. That’s why nutrition trainer Gabriele Zach started making her own soup seasoning. She uses everything she can get her hands on from organic and regional vegetables. In “Consciously Healthy” she not only shows a wide variety of creations, but also different ways of producing them – everything with 100 percent vegetable content. Design: Steffi Zupan
“Consciously healthy” tip on the topic of constipation
Unusual diet or stress can throw digestion out of balance. In addition to flatulence and diarrhea, another possible consequence is constipation. There are people who suffer from chronic constipation. Univ.-Prof. explains what exactly this means, how to better regulate digestion and what should be taken into account when taking laxatives. Dr. Siegfried Meryn.
Female power – gain more self-confidence with outdoor sports
Promoting women and girls through joint outdoor activities, giving them courage, self-confidence and the joy of exercise – that is the goal of the “Exploristas” association. To this day, certain sports are more often attributed to men than women, especially those that require a lot of courage, such as climbing, freeriding or mountain biking. Studies show that girls and women in mixed groups tend to prefer the safe option, while they behave more courageously in same-sex groups. The willingness to take risks is more innate than innate. The aim of the founders of the association is not only to network women in outdoor sports, but above all to make them visible, to break down outdated role stereotypes and to inspire other women so that they can develop their potential. Design: Sabine Aigner