Vegetarians

Vegetarians need to address two major issues:

• Protein intake. Think primarily of soy and dairy products as sources of protein. Whole grains also contain plenty of protein, although it is often less bioavailable.
• Iron. Always keep iron intake in mind. Eggs and milk can help here. Frying vegetables in a cast-iron pan can compensate for part of the iron loss. The older the pan, the more iron it releases when frying.
• A note on eggs: if you do eat eggs, please choose organic only! You can recognize them by the code on the shell starting with 0-. They contain up to 50% unsaturated fatty acids, much more iron, and an optimal mineral composition for the body. Other eggs are not recommended.

Acne / Psoriasis

Take a full bath at least once a week with 2 tablespoons of alkaline powder (e.g., Bullrichs Vitalsalz, Pascoe alkaline powder) and sea salt (e.g., Dead Sea salt). Bathe for at least 20 minutes.
Reduce animal protein to 1–2 times per week. Avoid sausage products and pork in particular, as these strongly affect the skin.
Support good digestion. Avoid constipation or diarrhea. If stools are hard, drinking plenty of water can help.

Alcohol intolerance

Avoidance is the best strategy. If you really feel you cannot abstain, always eat something with it. Enzymes can also help. In particular, alcohol dehydrogenase is important for metabolizing alcohol.

Allergies

Avoid the triggering substance as much as possible.
For airborne allergens (e.g., hay fever), wash your face, hands, and eyes regularly. After being outdoors, change clothes and wash bedding, blanket, and pillow weekly in the washing machine.
Choose foods low in histamine and as natural as possible. The fewer preservatives, colorants, and industrially processed foods you consume, the better.
For skin reactions, avoidance is crucial. Ointments with borage oil, aloe vera, or avocado oil are particularly suitable.

Anxiety

In a pleasant environment, imagine the anxiety‑triggering situation as if you were watching yourself on a cinema screen. Try to mentally anticipate the situation (anticipation).

Connective tissue weakness

In addition to eating foods rich in vitamin C, such as bell peppers, cherries, and citrus fruits, brush your skin regularly and vigorously with a soft brush. This improves circulation and stimulates the formation of collagen connective tissue. Ensure sufficient aerobic exercise.

Depression

Sunlight helps above all. It is important to expose yourself to sunlight for 10 minutes daily without applying sunscreen beforehand. In winter, we recommend a “light shower” with daylight lamps.
Go to the sauna regularly. It is important to visit a high‑temperature sauna of at least 80–100°, once a week, all year round. Remember proper cooling afterwards. If you have heart disease, please consult your doctor first.
Stay active. Exercise at least three times a week for 45 minutes. Whether cycling, Nordic walking, or running—jogging, swimming, or another sport, ideally in a team—will help you overcome depression.

Diabetes

Beware sugar substitutes! Currently only one sugar substitute can really be recommended: stevia. This South American plant has been shown to act against diabetes and to activate the pancreatic Langerhans cells. Other sugar substitutes are artificial and some are even considered toxic (e.g., aspartame).
Always make sure you get enough exercise. This lowers blood sugar and benefits your cardiovascular system.
Avoid carbohydrates after 6 p.m., including sweet juices or juice spritzers.

Diarrhea

If you suffer from recurrent diarrhea, consider fruit‑only or rice‑only days.
For 3–4 days, eat only ripe fruit and nothing else. This initially has a laxative effect, but it cleanses the bowel. On rice days, eat only rice and some steamed vegetables, seasoned only with pepper and salt. These forms of relief rebuild the bowel and help you develop better digestion.
Then rebuild your gut flora for 2 days with Lactobacillus bifidus and acidophilus. You can get these naturally in Andechser organic yogurt. Make sure it is “with live yogurt cultures” and not “from live yogurt cultures,” because all yogurt is made from live cultures. If diarrhea persists, consult your doctor—significant mineral, trace element, and vitamin shifts may need to be corrected. MyMineralMix helps optimally replenish these deficiencies.
In acute cases, pretzels and cola in small sips can help. Charcoal tablets also bind toxins in the bowel and help stop diarrhea, but you need to take 10–12 tablets at once.

Joint and muscle pain

Joints and muscles live by moving and executing movement. No joint likes only rest or only movement. The right kind of movement matters. Swimming is the best training for joints and surrounding muscles, especially in osteoarthritis.
Cycling is also very gentle on the joints and, like swimming, should be done at least three times a week for 40–60 minutes.
Take a full bath twice a week with 2 tablespoons of alkaline powder (e.g., Bullrichs Vitalsalz, Pascoe). Bathe for at least 20 minutes. This deacidifies muscles and joints and prevents further wear.
For arthrosis of hands and feet, moving in warmed cherry pits or rapeseed helps. Caution, avoid burns! Move hands and feet vigorously and knead the warm seeds well. A boon for affected joints.

Hair loss

Use gentle shampoos. Perform scalp massages regularly, i.e., twice a week, to promote blood circulation.

Cravings for sweets

Best is to have no sweets at home. Never go shopping hungry—you’ll buy foods that promise quick satiety, which often means sugar or items with flavor enhancers like chips.
These spike insulin quickly, which soon leads to hunger again—naturally for sweets. This eating pattern also increases your risk of developing diabetes.
Do a sugar withdrawal: for 7 days, eat absolutely no carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, or other grains) and no sugar, not even fruit. Afterwards, abstaining from sugar will be much easier and you will perceive many foods as extremely sweet.

Herpes

Herpes always indicates a generalized weakness of the immune system. For cold sores, first improve defenses in the mouth and head area.
Do the so‑called mucosal regimen:

• Brush teeth and gums with a soft toothbrush. Use a toothpaste without foaming agents (e.g., Weleda).
• Cold facial douches.
• Sniff cold water into the nose.
• Gargle with cold water or chamomile tea.

To strengthen general immunity, regularly perform Kneipp affusions, especially of arms and legs.
Calendula ointment (e.g., Lomaherpan) helps quickly and reliably if applied early. Propolis drops applied directly to blisters help in the acute stage.
If you suffer from genital herpes, your partner should be treated as well.
Do a garlic cure for immune support:
Place several cloves of garlic in alcohol to make a tincture. Let the garlic and alcohol sit for 2–3 weeks before beginning the cure.
Start with 5 drops of garlic tincture, increasing by 1 drop daily up to 50 drops; then the cure is complete.
Additionally, work with your doctor to rehabilitate your gut and take Echinacin (3 × 30 drops) for 10 days; alternatively Echinacea D4 (3 globules at bedtime). After 10 days, take a break because the effect weakens thereafter.

Hypertension

Do regular endurance training, 3–4 times a week for around 40 minutes. If you are untrained, please exercise only after consulting a doctor.
Reduce salt intake and be mindful of hidden salt in processed foods.
Try dinner cancelling twice a week (skip dinner).
Three times a week, do a rising arm bath: place arms in a sink and slowly let in hot water. Start lukewarm and stop when it feels hot. Keep arms in for about 2 minutes and dry well afterwards.
Do the rising arm bath before bedtime so blood pressure can recover overnight. This lowers blood pressure by around 20–30 mmHg. Regular application is recommended.

Susceptibility to infections

Hardening is key! Expose your body to all kinds of weather. Alternating warm and cold is particularly helpful. In the morning, do Kneipp leg affusions with cold water. Douse arms and legs, splash cold water on your face, then air‑dry. Do not towel dry. Finish every shower with a short cold rinse.
Gut rehabilitation is essential, as most immune cells are located there.
Eat yogurt and rebuild the gut flora with Lactobacillus bifidus and acidophilus. Andechser organic yogurt provides these naturally. Ensure it is “with live cultures,” not “from live cultures.” Other drinkable yogurts (Activia®, Actimel®, etc.) as advertised are unhelpful and contain sugar.

Itching

An old household remedy helps with itching. For insect bites, crushed plantain (Plantago) soothes: rub and press the leaves to release juice and dab it on the itchy area.
For allergy‑related itching, first avoid the triggering allergen. Then bowel emptying (e.g., with FX‑Passage salt) can help, as many types of itching are triggered by foods.
Externally, freshly cut aloe vera applied cold can help.

Concentration and memory problems

“Deficiency” is often the key. A lack of B vitamins—present in your MyMineralMix—is common. Besides replenishing stores, the most important thing is preventing deficiencies. Excess sugar intake plays a leading role.
Begin by avoiding sugar in any form (pasta, white bread, white or brown sugar, syrups, honey, cakes, sweets, etc.). It will be hard at first, but after a few days you will feel less tired and exhausted.
Do concentration exercises: our brain wants training just like a muscle. Practice memorizing—for example, remember your shopping list again. Before smartphones, people memorized phone numbers! Play memory games with children, friends, or grandchildren.
Try learning something new, such as a language or a musical instrument.

Physical weakness

Physical weakness always has a cause. Consider lack of training, but also hormone deficiency (e.g., thyroid underfunction), nutritional deficiencies, psychological stress, or tumors. Please get this clarified.
If it is simply lack of exercise, eat protein such as meat, fish, or dairy after workouts so your body can better rebuild stressed muscles. Protein otherwise only burdens you.
Train regularly 3 times a week for at least 40 minutes—and most importantly, enjoy it!

Lack of desire / loss of libido

“Variatio delectat” – variety brings joy (Cicero). Try new things that make your sex life varied and erotic. Find out what brings pleasure to both you and your partner—creativity is the limit. Often the preparation itself is erotic and can increase libido.
Review your medications! In 50% of cases, loss of libido is caused by medication. Particularly antihypertensives, psychotropics, anticonvulsants, and diuretics are common culprits; the pill may also reduce desire.
Beer tends to lower men’s libido, while it can increase it in women.

Menstrual complaints

For self‑care in noticeably heavy menstruation, the following measures and home remedies may help:
A hot‑water bottle on the abdomen relieves cramps; for headaches, cool compresses on the forehead and rubbing the neck and temples with Japanese medicinal plant oil help.
In the evening, cold‑infuse 3 parts mistletoe and shepherd’s purse with 4 parts tormentil; leave overnight, strain in the morning, and drink warmed before breakfast.
As a course, 2 cups of yarrow tea per day regulate pelvic circulation.
A warm sitz bath with yarrow infusion at about 35–38 °C in the evening is relaxing. Then lie down for about half an hour!
Pain relief: 1 tablespoon of valerian juice 3 times daily or 10 drops of St. John’s wort oil on a sugar cube.

For self‑care in noticeably weak menstruation, the following measures and home remedies may help:
A damp‑cold lumbar wrap in the morning calms the autonomic nervous system.
Swallow 1 tablespoon of celery juice three times daily, one hour before meals.
For prevention, one week before expected menstruation, drink 1 cup of tea morning and evening made from equal parts chamomile, lemon balm, and rue. Allergy‑prone people should use rue with caution.
Two small glasses of white dead‑nettle tincture daily: cover 1 cup of white dead‑nettle flowers with 3 cups of alcohol, let steep for two weeks covered, strain through filter paper, and store tightly closed.
A contrast foot bath in the evening is helpful.
For cycle irregularities, preparations of chasteberry (Vitex agnus‑castus) can help, and may also relieve period‑related symptoms such as breast tenderness, migraine, or cramps. Plants with hemostatic effects include silverweed, shepherd’s purse, yarrow, and ragwort. Yarrow and shepherd’s purse are also useful as tea.

Morning stiffness

First reduce animal protein intake—especially in the evening. Too much animal protein promotes joint arthrosis. Switch to a wholesome, natural diet with plenty of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Additionally, take 2 tablespoons of flaxseed oil.
Heat is a blessing for non‑inflamed joints. Whether a warm bath (ideally with alkaline powder), or an arm or foot bath—move your stiff joints in warm water. Warm pool days or warm thermal baths are highly recommended—join water aerobics! It relaxes and trains at the same time.
You can also use a paraffin bath, knead warm rapeseed, or apply fango packs. Warm ointments or nettle compresses often help.
For inflamed joints, apply Retterspitz external wraps (available in pharmacies).
Willow bark and nettle extracts are particularly helpful internally and externally; enjoy them as tea.

Fatigue

Fatigue can have many causes. Besides disturbed sleep–wake rhythm, alcohol, and heavy meals, hormonal disorders play a major role. Please have these clarified by your doctor (diabetes, hypothyroidism, stress, burn‑out, etc.).
Maintain a regular sleep–wake rhythm—go to bed and get up at the same time every day, including weekends and holidays. Ensure at least 7 hours of sleep; chronic lack of sleep leads to chronic fatigue.
Spend less time watching TV in the evening—it rarely offers anything enriching.
Do endurance sports, even if you feel tired. Exercise stimulates circulation, releases happiness hormones, and improves restorative sleep.
Eat healthily. In particular, avoid too many carbohydrates and sugar in the morning. If bread, then whole‑grain—it provides longer‑lasting energy than white bread. Eat sparingly after 6 p.m.
Movement, fruit, and vegetables support mental performance.
Do 5 minutes of morning gymnastics to get your circulation going. At sedentary work, stand up and move regularly to boost metabolism, cognition, and alertness.
Do repeated cold facial douches or arm washes to improve cerebral blood flow.

Muscle cramps – muscle soreness

Skip commercial isotonic drinks. Exercise makes us lose minerals and salts. Therefore, we need to replenish minerals and salts.

Mix Dr. Dirk Polonius’ sport drink:
For one litre of fluid:
250 ml apple juice
750 ml still water (do not use low‑mineral waters like Volvic)
A pinch of natural salt (no iodized/fluoridated refined salt), or Himalayan salt. Sea salt is fine in a pinch.
2–3 mineral tablets (alkaline tablets)
1–2 magnesium tablets (caution: may cause diarrhea—test individually!)
Mix well until dissolved.

Drink this alongside plain still water throughout your workout. Remember: one hour of jogging can cost up to two litres of water that need replenishing.

Night sweats / sweating

This may cause significant shifts in minerals. Replenish them with a whole‑food diet and sufficient natural salt. “Himalayan salt” contains 84 minerals and trace elements—use it for seasoning (not for boiling pasta).
Sage reduces sweating. Drink half a litre of sage tea daily. Sage tablets can also help but do not dose too sparingly. Aluminium chloride hexahydrate solutions/gels can reduce sweating in problem areas, but are controversial due to a possible link between aluminium and neurological damage.

Scientists recommend application as follows:
“Once daily, in the evening before bedtime, apply to clean, dry skin, let work overnight, wash off in the morning.”
Gels are mainly used in the armpit; elsewhere solutions are often used. Viscous gels adhere better; liquid gels leave fewer residues.
Treatment intervals can be adjusted individually depending on the effect.
Do not apply to injured or freshly shaved skin. Be careful near mucous membranes (e.g., eyes).
Note: Antiperspirants can discolor clothing; apply before bed and avoid delicate sleepwear.
Onset of action
Often effective after a single application.
Side effects
Itching, especially in the armpit. Local irritation may occur and can necessitate stopping treatment.

Osteoporosis

Exercise regularly. Moderate loading strengthens bone mass. Trampoline jumping improves muscle and bone metabolism.
MyMineralMix contains calcium and vitamin D, which can only be absorbed when the gut is functioning well. Ensure regular bowel movements. Rule out hormonal disorders (e.g., thyroid) and medication side effects (e.g., corticosteroids). Discuss with your doctor.
Overweight, alcohol, and smoking contribute to osteoporosis and are under your control.
Reduce phosphate intake—phosphate is abundant in meat and processed meats. Foods rich in phytates and oxalic acid inhibit calcium absorption (e.g., bran, isolated apple pectin, spinach, chard, rhubarb).

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Before your period you may feel worse—restless, exhausted, more irritable, with low back pain, sadness, or depressed mood. This reflects hormonal fluctuations.
Practice a relaxation technique daily for 10–15 minutes (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, breathing relaxation, etc.). Calm your system deliberately.
When symptoms begin, you can try a homeopathic complex remedy—Hormeel® (over‑the‑counter). Use from the onset of PMS. Dosage can be individualized: from 5 drops per day up to 3 × 30 drops daily.
Preparations with chaste tree fruit (Agni cacti fructus / Vitex agnus‑castus) also help; there are many products (Agnucaston®, Agnolyt®, Castufemin®, etc.). Adjust capsule amounts individually; consult your gynecologist.
Increasing‑temperature sitz, half, or full baths with lemon balm help.
Exercise regularly—even if it’s hard. It helps release pent‑up aggression.

Prostate

Include pumpkin seeds as a regular snack. With prostate enlargement, plan bathroom visits and time accordingly. When driving, watching TV, or in meetings—take regular breaks. Do not over‑distend the bladder. Overfilling can cause backflow to the kidneys and lead to incontinence (“overflow bladder”).
You can influence nighttime urination by adjusting fluid intake and reducing drinks in the afternoon. In the evening, drinking spritzers or water with a pinch of salt delays excretion.
Avoid low‑mineral waters like Volvic or Evian—they just run through! Don’t drink coffee; it stimulates the kidneys.

Improvements can be achieved by avoiding alcohol and caffeine. Another ace? Don’t smoke, reduce excess weight, and eat properly—this also impacts prostate cancer risk.
Review medications with your doctor to see whether all are necessary or should be replaced. Some antidepressants and diuretics worsen symptoms of prostate enlargement.
Moderate exercise is sufficient. After long sitting, get moving. Walking or hiking helps.
The sensitive prostate dislikes cold. For outdoor activities (from football fans to foresters), use small insulating seat pads. Move to warm up cold feet.
Avoid anything that puts pressure on the prostate: ensure regular, not too hard bowel movements. Replace a hard bike saddle with a soft one.

Psychosis

Plan and structure your day. Reduce stress. Live and eat healthily. Maintain social contacts.

Smoking

Quit smoking—the cigarette is not the solution. Stopping is one of the most important decisions for your health. These steps help:

• Set a specific quit date and remove cigarettes, ashtrays, and lighters.
• Use nicotine replacement (patch, gum, lozenges) if needed, or discuss medications with your doctor.
• Plan strategies for acute cravings (the 4 Ds: Delay, Deep breathing, Drink water, Distract).
• Identify triggers (stress, alcohol, routines) and replace them with healthy alternatives (walk, breathing exercises, sugar‑free gum).
• Seek support from family/friends; coaching apps or counseling increase success.

Sleep disorders

Dinner cancelling (skipping dinner) increases natural melatonin release and promotes sleep.
Self‑help tips: you should…

• … keep a regular sleep/wake rhythm,
• … develop a positive attitude toward sleep and avoid putting pressure on yourself,
• … avoid physical and mental exertion before bed,
• … eliminate external and internal disturbances,
• … dispel misconceptions about sleep,
• … get enough exercise during the day,
• … turn the clock away or place it in the nightstand (even a quick glance worsens perceived sleep quality and creates tension),
• … if you wake, don’t turn on lights—walk in the dark or listen to music,
• … avoid daytime naps if possible,
• … do nothing in bed but sleep (no work, eating, TV, crime novels…),
• … don’t go to bed too early (especially older people),
• … eat little and lightly at night; no coffee, no smoking, avoid much alcohol,
• … allow 2–3 hours after the last meal,
• … sleep in ventilated and not overly warm rooms,
• … avoid mirrors directly opposite the bed,
• … consider a bedtime ritual (warm drink; warm footbath for cold feet, cold for warm feet),
• … avoid strongly scented plants in the bedroom,
• … don’t take appetite suppressants during diets (they can be stimulating),
• … drink tea with hops, lemon balm, and valerian,
• … do relaxation exercises,
• … take a warm full bath,
• … massage your feet, especially the toes.

One word on the “power nap”: The most restorative duration is 10–15 minutes. This allows brief brain recovery without slowing the body. If you won’t give up the midday or office nap, avoid too comfy a position or crawling into bed; that leads to uncontrolled longer sleep that significantly impairs night sleep.

Swelling and edema

Stimulate lymph drainage with regular exercise. Choose an alkaline diet and drink enough water. Compression stockings protect veins and prevent further lymphatic damage. Do regular (cold) Kneipp affusions.

Heartburn

Eat an early, light dinner without raw foods and chew well. After 6 p.m., eat nothing more, and go for a short walk before bed to let the stomach empty a bit.
Avoid alcohol and acidic foods before bedtime. No meat after 6 p.m.—it takes the longest to digest and requires lots of acid.
Sleep with your upper body slightly elevated. A sip of milk may relieve acute symptoms.
Take regular alkaline baths (e.g., Bullrichs Vitalsalz). Avoid stress before bedtime. Ask your doctor to test for gastric pathogens, Helicobacter and Campylobacter.

Sun allergy

Gradual acclimatization to the sun helps. Use hypoallergenic sunscreen.

Tension headache

Avoid stress that creates tension. Movement is key. At the desk, get up regularly and move.
10% peppermint oil rubbed on the neck and forehead works as well as a pain pill, according to several studies (keep away from eyes). Learn a relaxation technique (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training). Courses are available at adult education centers.

Strength training

Strength training often produces acids in the body. An alkaline diet and alkaline baths help. Isotonic hydration is important, too.
Skip commercial isotonic drinks. Exercise makes us lose minerals and salts—replenish them. Mix Dr. Dirk Polonius’ sport drink (see above) and drink it throughout your session, alongside still water.
Remember: one hour of jogging can cost up to two litres of water that need replenishing.

Stress

Endurance exercise is the natural counterpart to stress and helps you cope.
Tips adapted from Dr. jur. Matthias H. W. Braun / Claudia Mallok:
1. Sufficient sleep: We live in a sleep‑deprived society (late‑night TV, up at 6:30), which breeds “irritable weakness”: tiredness, dullness, fatigue externally; inner restlessness, nervousness, tension internally. This fosters irritability and even occasional explosiveness. Working adults need enough sleep to preserve performance.
2. Physical activity: Aim for about 30 minutes daily—outside, in daylight. Jogging or walking in the woods, cycling, swimming, or gymnastics.
3. Healthy diet: Lots of fruit and vegetables; nuts for the brain; little red meat; and 2 litres of fluid daily—non‑alcoholic, of course.
4. Stimulants in moderation; avoid addictive substances: Two cups of coffee are usually fine; six suggests dependence. Small amounts of alcohol may protect vessels and reduce cholesterol deposits. Men: about 250 ml wine or 500 ml beer; women: half, due to less muscle mass (alcohol metabolism).
5. Plan rest periods and learn relaxation: Schedule true downtime at night and weekends. To truly regenerate, take at least 2 hours for yourself. Protect these times from intrusions. Learn a technique like meditation, yoga, or autogenic training—or practice the art of “simply lazing about”—start now so you have the skill when you need it.
6. Nurture hobbies and relationships: Lifelong learning, creativity, and sociability are vital for psychosocial health. Don’t replace work stress with “leisure stress.” We’ve known since antiquity that tension and relaxation, work and rest, must alternate to keep us healthy and productive—vita activa and vita contemplativa.
7. Foster the spiritual dimension: High‑achieving “doers” may resist, but stay open—develop new life strategies amid stress. Keep asking what difficult, stressful situations may be telling you. Is there something to learn or understand? Gratitude breeds contentment and inner calm.

Restlessness

Endurance sports support the autonomic nervous system and promote calm. A soothing tea with hops, valerian, and lemon balm can also help. Learn a relaxation technique (progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training). Courses are widely available.

Constipation

Ensure 3 litres of free fluids per day. Get sufficient dietary fibre. Two tablespoons of flaxseed or psyllium can help.

Weather sensitivity

Avoid stressors and maintain a healthy diet. Lemon balm tea is soothing. Practice good sleep hygiene. Kneipp affusions on legs and arms, as well as on the face or cold washes, have been shown to reduce weather sensitivity—do them morning and evening. Always finish showers with a brief cold rinse.

Bleeding gums

Massage gums regularly with a very soft toothbrush. Rinse the mouth with liquid folic acid. Smoking severely damages your oral flora and promotes gum bleeding—so it’s time to stop!