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Many things about health, safety and well-being have already been said and written about. Sometimes by unqualified but famous people, sometimes by qualified doctors and dieticians and sometimes by just about anyone. 


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

  • news in the medical and health industry
  • frequently asked questions
  • first aid topics
  • safety

First Aid kit for university students
Posted on July 13, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

I often write posts for parents with young children but this time I want to share something for parents sending a “kid” off to uni. Having done that myself, I know how worrying it can be in general but health …

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Protective parents
Posted on July 11, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

I saw this post in a Facebook group I’m in and simply had to share: this is so true for many thing in our children’s lives. Parents have become a lot more protective than our own parents were and we …

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Baby monitor
Posted on July 06, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

When I needed a monitor to check on my kids, these things were much more basic. This baby monitor connects with an iPhone, iPad or an android phone (I don’t have an android, so can’t tell you how well it …

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Impact of allergies
Posted on July 02, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

The impact of allergy diagnose: interesting statistics. I found this on Onespot Allergy’s Facebook page A study at Mc Master university found the following lifestyle changes if a child was diagnosed with a food allergy: 85% avoid eating out 61% …

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Danger of Drowning
Posted on June 29, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

I know we haven’t had many summer days here yet but they will come (hopefully) and as every year, parents worry about their children playing in the water and the danger of drowning. Are you one of those who know …

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Children in taxis
Posted on June 20, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

Did you know that in Switzerland car seats are mandatory for all children up to 12 years and shorter than 1,50 meter getting a ride in a taxi? It’s best to pre-book a taxi and ask for a car seat …

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Interactive CPR game
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

Are you still debating whether you should finally take a CPR course? Everybody seems to be talking about it these days but, come one, you took a course when you got your driving license 5 years ago, is that not …

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Wonder Weeks
Posted on May 12, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

So, did you go away for the long weekend and used the Pack the Bag app I mentioned? I have another app, again available in a number of iTunes stores. It’s the Baby Wonder Weeks Development Calendar app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/baby-wonder-weeks-development/id529815782?mt=8 I …

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Mamamap app
Posted on May 09, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

Are you enjoying the long weekend? Maybe you plan to go to the city tomorrow, husband, baby and you. Maybe it’s the first time and you are a little worried because you are still breast-feeding? Wondering where you can sit …

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SwissNews
Posted on May 03, 2013 by Luitgard Holzleg

Healthy And Safe Away From Home is featured in an advertorial in the latest Swiss News, available at English book sellers in Switzerland now. Read more about the development of the company, the accreditations I hold, who my customers are …

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