Treatments

During laparoscopy, the doctor inserts a small optical examination device called an endoscope into t...

Acetylsalicylic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic a...

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) ...

According to its name, an anti-inflammatory diet is intended to counteract inflammation in the body....

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an oil derived from the cannabis plant.
The hemp extract is said to have many ...

Calcium is a vital mineral that keeps bones and teeth stable. It is also believed that calcium has a...

Coaching is designed to enable those seeking help to activate their own resources and regain confide...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psycho-social intervention that aims to reduce symptoms of v...

The combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), often referred to as the birth control pill or colloqui...

Diclofenac belongs to the group of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID...

During laparoscopy, the doctor inserts a small optical examination device called an endoscope into t...

In a gluten-free diet, all foods that contain the cereal protein gluten are deliberately avoided. Gl...

GnRH analogues are a hormone treatment in which the natural GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is...

Golden milk or "turmeric latte" is a vegan drink made from vegetable milk, turmeric, ginger and cinn...

Homeopathy is an independent form of therapy in alternative medicine and is based on the idea of cur...

Intrauterine system (IUS) with progestogen, sold under the brand name Mirena among others, is an int...

Gestalt therapy belongs to the group of humanistic therapies. According to the humanistic approach, ...

During a hysterectomy, all or part of the uterus is removed. This is to relieve problems caused by d...

Ibuprofen is an analgesic from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The acti...

Sun makes us happy? Light therapy is a way to treat conditions by exposure to artificial light.
Lig...

Local anesthetics are drugs that reversibly and locally reduce the excitability of sensitive nerve f...

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions ...

A relaxing massage helps to loosen the tissues, eliminate tension pain and regain inner peace. All o...

Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing ...

Metamizole is one of the non-acidic, non-opioid analgesics. Due to its antipyretic, analgesic and an...

Monk's pepper, the "plant for women", belongs to the labiates family, just like many other medicinal...

Naproxen belongs to the group of active ingredients known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (...

Ovary removal (oophorectomy, ovariectomy) is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries. It is perf...

Osteopathy is a type of alternative medicine that emphasizes physical manipulation of the body's mus...

Paracetamol belongs to the active substance class of non-opioid analgesics and is used to treat pain...

Our pelvic floor is a complex muscular construct that stabilizes our midsection, tumbles the urethra...

Physiotherapy is a form of specific training and manual therapy aimed primarily at restoring, improv...

Progestin (= progesterone) is a female sex hormone. Dienogest, sold under the brand name Visanne amo...

Psychoanalysis is a deep-psychological method for the treatment of mental problems and disorders. It...

TENS is the abbreviation for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and is used in the treatmen...

A vegan diet is based on purely plant-based foods. In addition to the elimination of meat and fish i...

In a vegetarian diet, one consumes only plant-based foods and products of the living animal, i.e. eg...

A vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient which we need in small quantitie...

Yoga is a holistic exercise system from India. It helps to balance body, mind and soul and can also ...