As a medical doctor, I provide well-researched and science-backed articles on a wide spectrum of topics. Sometimes it’s a personal experience that makes me bring this, research and facts together. I include
Foods & Memory
Posted on June 21, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
Interesting article on alzheimers.net on how foods have an impact on our memory. Learn which foods boost memory and which ones induce memory loss.
Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Posted on June 01, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
I do love a good breakfast and on a weekend, there is nothing more fun than taking the time to prepare one to really indulge in. Popsugar published a collection of healthy breakfast recipes. My favourite must be the yoghurt …
10 Steps to A Swiss Driver’s License
Posted on April 30, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
I am often contacted with enquiries about the different steps needed when applying for a Swiss Driver’s or Driving License. I therefore did a lot of research and compiled a list of 10 steps plus some additional information to make …
Health & Safety Day
Posted on April 07, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
On May 10, 2014, the first Health & Safety Day will be held in Zurich. Together with five other organisations, I invite you to join Healthy And Safe Away From Home for a day of exciting and hands-on workshops and …
Foods Containing Lactose
Posted on March 04, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
Do you have a colleague or a friend who is lactose intolerant and you are not quite sure what foods you can now share with them or prepare when they come over for dinner? I hope this blog helps you …
Sugar … or Candy at the Cash Register
Posted on February 23, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
Now, these are news I like to hear: the discounter Lidl chain bans selling sweets and candy at cash registers in Great Britain. The decision was made for the more than 600 discounters fowling a survey showing that 70% of …
Gluten Intolerance
Posted on January 09, 2014 by Luitgard Holzleg
My last blog was about anaphylaxis, life threatening allergic reactions often to foods. Today, I want to tell you a little bit about gluten intolerance. You’ve probably heard the word but do you know what gluten actually is? The word …
Anaphylaxis News
Posted on December 28, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg
I plan to write a few blogs about allergies and food intolerance or sensitivity and start today with Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic reactions. Anaphylactic reactions are life-threatening allergic reactions and have been on the rise in developed countries for a number …
Avalanche Prevention Tool
Posted on December 23, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg
Planning to go skiing or off piste this holiday? What do you know about AVALANCHE prevention? Approx. 2000 people have been hit or buried by an avalanche over the last 10 years. Every year, about 25 people die from this …
Pulmex Baby
Posted on December 13, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg
This month, Novartis Consumer Healthcare announced that due to variations in quality it has been decided to withdraw the Pulmex Baby ointment against cough and airway infections from the market. It was the classic recommendation for infants and children between …
