Your expert for stress in Baden-Baden:
- Stress management (relaxation techniques / talk therapy)
- Sports medicine performance diagnostics, biological sports medicine
- Weight management (nutritional advice / training control / coaching)
Herbal medicines are often used as an alternative to conventional medicines. Dr. König answers questions from viewers in the ARD Buffet's GP consultation hour.
The topics include:
They take some getting used to, but are important for the proper functioning of the body: bitter substances. In December, Dr. König was a guest on ARD Buffet and spoke on behalf of Dr. König and colleagues about the natural effects of bitter substances.
Even our grandparents knew that a bitters after a meal is good for digestion. This is because bitter substances reliably stimulate digestion and ensure that it is supported. They therefore increase our sense of well-being after a meal and our overall gastrointestinal health.
Bitter substances are found in many types of fruit and vegetables such as radicchio, grapefruit, ginger and many more. Even though the bitter taste has gradually been bred out by the food industry, it still takes some getting used to for many people. Bitter substances can now also be taken as drops or alternatively drunk as herbal tea. Here too, there is a large selection, such as dandelion root, fennel, gentian, etc., which can be integrated into everyday life with habituation to make them more palatable.
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Especially at the present time, an intact and strengthened immune system is more important than ever!
Sunlight, for example, boosts vitamin D production. A high vitamin D level is important for a functioning immune system and has a positive effect on the mood, bone metabolism and the growth of hair and nails. Unfortunately, at the present time, natural sunlight is not enough to create a sufficient buffer against colds or viral infections.
In winter, it is difficult to provide the immune system with all the important components through a healthy and balanced diet. Unfortunately, this is exacerbated by the fact that the quality of our food has deteriorated significantly and many vital substances are no longer found in sufficient quantities in our diet. Our body is therefore dependent on a supplementary supply of vital substances in the form of vitamins, trace elements, enzymes and amino acids.
At our practice, we offer a wide range of infusions to give the immune system all the nutrients it needs to strengthen itself and prepare it for the cold season. To find out what the body is lacking, a blood count is carried out. This is the reference point for any infusion and further therapy. The doctor determines a series of infusions based on the blood results.
There are very different types of infusions that we offer in our practice. We would like to briefly introduce some of them:
Our body needs vital substances in optimal and sufficient quantities in order to be and remain healthy, vital and efficient. These include vitamins, minerals, enzymes, trace elements, amino acids and fatty acids.
Specific drug combinations of vital substances have been developed by our practice. These have a restorative and regenerative effect. They can alleviate therapy-related side effects and strengthen the body's own healing powers.
A regular immune booster infusion would be, for example, various multivitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B12 + B6 and folic acid.
This infusion has the effect of reducing pain, improving general well-being and breaking down acids. In addition, it is observed that anti-inflammatory and balancing effects are achieved.
The iron profile is determined in the blood. The ferritin value determines whether iron therapy is required. If there is an iron deficiency, we use iron infusions in our practice, which are well tolerated and significantly improve the state of health within a few weeks.
Iron is needed in the body for the following processes:
Chelation therapy is used for heavy metal detoxification and the treatment of vascular calcification and is ideally suited for this purpose.
Chelation therapy is also used for other indications, such as
As a rule, a heavy metal test is carried out prior to heavy metal removal and the exact number of infusions is defined on the basis of these findings.
The duration of an infusion depends on many different factors. It depends on which and how many infusions are administered. As everyone is different and feels differently, the infusions are also tolerated differently. For one person they can be administered more quickly than for another. As a rule, the infusions last 30-60 minutes, but they can also last longer.
The regularity of an infusion is determined by the doctor. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You can also send us an e-mail at [email protected] at any time . You can reach us by telephone on 07221-973710.
Dr. König as an expert at the Eternal Beauty Self Care Week 2021
Eternal Beauty magazine organized the first Eternal Beauty Self Care Week this year and invited health and beauty experts from all fields to share their experiences in a video feature. Eternal Beauty is part of the Süddeutsche Zeitung and focuses on "new methods and scientific findings for body treatment". In his article, Dr. Harry F. König deals with nature-identical hormones and how they can be used in advancing age. He also addresses the topic of "Therapy with CBD" and explains the basics of this new treatment method.
Every year, the Christmas season comes upon us unexpectedly and before we know it, it's the first day of Advent! But as contemplative as the festive season can be, the preparations can get some people on edge. After all, what would Christmas be without presents, a nice Christmas dinner, decorations and regular visits to the Christmas market? And so we try to juggle all the organizational tasks and Christmas parties so that we almost forget to enjoy the time.
The pre-Christmas stress is very real and even though it will eventually pass, you should take extra care of yourself during this time! Because stress can also make you ill in the run-up to Christmas and weaken your immune system. Especially at a time when we are exposed to highly contagious viruses, you should try to protect yourself as best you can. Listen to your body's signs of stress!
Shift down a gear if you notice the following symptoms of stress:
Do you have stomach pains more often than before or do you always feel unwell? Your stomach can react sensitively to stress, so take its signals seriously.
If you notice that your jaw is tense in the morning or your teeth hurt, then you are probably grinding your teeth. Your body is trying to process the stress at night, but grinding your teeth can have fatal consequences and break your teeth!
Do you feel dizzy more often or do you need to rest more than before? This can also be due to stress. Treat yourself to longer breaks!
Stress can cause you to be permanently tired and feel exhausted. Take this as a warning signal and make sure you find a balance!
Stress is a frequent trigger for headaches in particular. Don't try to pump yourself full of painkillers, but balance yourself out with rest.
Our muscles also react to stress and so they can be tenser than usual, especially in the neck, for example. This tension can in turn trigger headaches. Relax your muscles with relaxation techniques, go to the sauna or treat yourself to a massage!
It becomes particularly problematic if you can't sleep because of stress, because then your body can no longer regenerate as it should. Try to stop working from two hours before going to bed and integrate an evening routine that helps you wind down. This could include evening walks, calming herbal teas or reading a relaxing book.
Your fellow human beings also suffer from this sign of stress. Are you increasingly reacting with irritation to simple questions? Then it's time to take a deep breath and take a break. Relax with yoga or meditation. A fragrant bubble bath can also help to balance you out.
Stress can also mean that you can no longer concentrate on one thing for long and are particularly unfocused. This in turn can lead to you getting less done and the vicious circle begins. Try to structure yourself and avoid multitasking. As a rule, tasks are completed faster and more efficiently if you concentrate on one thing at a time and stress levels are reduced.
In the best case scenario, you will not experience stress symptoms in the first place by creating an appropriate balance. You can reduce stress and avoid physical complaints with the following tips:
Exercise and sport are the classic way to reduce stress hormones. Make sure you switch off your mind while exercising two to three times a week. If you don't like doing sport or can't do it for health reasons, go for long walks instead.
Do you need advice on sports or a training plan? We support you, just get in touch!
Our diet also has a major influence on our well-being. If the body does not have the right nutrients, it can no longer work properly. So avoid fast food and make sure you have the right balance!
Are you not sure whether you are already eating healthily or do you need support? We are happy to offer you nutritional advice.
Even if you want to get a lot done, there's no point in repeatedly going without sleep. Sleep in a quiet environment and give your body time to recover. Then you will start the new day fit and full of energy.
If you have free time, use it to create a balance. Do something nice that doesn't stress you out and think about something other than your to-do list for a while.
Relaxing at the push of a button is not so easy, but with the right techniques you can learn how to integrate relaxation phases into your everyday life in a very uncomplicated way. Our stress expert Ms. Belinova will be happy to help you with the right relaxation techniques!
Your expert for stress in Baden-Baden:
The term salutogenesis refers to the science of the development and maintenance of a person's health. The word salutogenesis is made up of the two words "salus" and "genesis". "Salus" comes from Latin and means "health", while "genesis" literally means "origin". Salutogenesis thus sees itself as the antithesis of pathogenesis, which focuses on the development of diseases.
In the 1970s, medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky studied the question of which factors influence health. On this basis, he developed a theoretical model of the characteristics that are necessary for a person to become healthy and maintain their health. This model became known as salutogenesis.
In summary, there are four basic assumptions in the concept of salutogenesis:
One example of this is diabetes mellitus. According to the salutogenesis approach, it is more productive to focus on sporting activities that lead to an improvement in general well-being than to concentrate solely on a strict diet aimed at lowering high blood sugar levels.
Antonovsky's thoughts on salutogenesis were based on the results of special stress research. This showed that people deal with different situations in their lives in different ways. This in turn has different consequences for a person's health.
Specifically, Antonovsky was involved in a study on the ability to adapt to menopause. One particular characteristic of his female test subjects was that they had been imprisoned in concentration camps during their youth. This meant that they were confronted with extremely negative influencing factors.
Antonovsky examined the ability of the test subjects to cope with the exceptional hormonal state of menopause and compared this ability with a control group that had not been imprisoned in concentration camps during their youth. The control group therefore had no significant negative stressor.
Antonovsky's findings were quite surprising for him. It turned out that women could be described as physically and mentally completely healthy, despite their previous exposure to their youth in a concentration camp. These women obviously had their own resources that kept them healthy despite their negative experiences.
The so-called sense of coherence is an essential concept in the model of salutogenesis. By this, Antonovsky means a deep inner satisfaction and a subjectively perceived sense of belonging. These emotions relate both to the self and to life with other people. The following three characteristics are of particular importance here.
A person must have the ability to make connections between experiences and events in their life and also be able to understand these connections.
The second step involves the ability to deal with these experiences and events appropriately.
People should also be convinced that all experiences and events have a meaning. This trust often makes it easier to accept certain events.
A person develops these three characteristics by the age of 20. Depending on how well these characteristics are developed, a person can cope more or less well with difficult experiences and crises. Such crises include, for example, the death of close relatives or a serious illness.
According to the concept of salutogenesis, a person's health depends on the development of these characteristics.
Before the salutogenesis model was introduced in the 1970s, the focus in health research was on pathogenesis. Pathogenesis deals with the question of why certain diseases develop in the first place and how they should best be treated. The disease is therefore firmly in the focus of pathogenesis.
Gradually, research was then carried out into how a person can remain healthy despite external risk factors and how a person's health can be positively supported in practice.
It quickly became clear to doctors that there are major differences between the approach to a disease from a pathogenetic and salutogenetic perspective. Put simply, pathogenesis aims to prevent or combat a disease. The philosophy of salutogenesis, on the other hand, aims to achieve an attractive health goal.
A simple example can be used to illustrate the difference between the pathogenetic and salutogenetic view. Pathogenesis pursues the goal of rescuing drowning people from a raging river. Salutogenesis investigates who or what actually pushed people into the river.
Pathogenesis therefore asks what helps in the event of illness when the proverbial child has fallen into the well. Salutogenesis, on the other hand, deals with the question of what can be done to prevent a person from falling into the torrent in the first place.
Pathogenesis = What causes illness?
Salutogenesis = What makes you healthy?
Salutogenesis not only aims to help people in the event of illness, but also to promote their personal defenses. These personal defenses are also known as resilience.
If a person is given the feeling from an early age that they can make a difference and achieve something themselves, if they recognize a purpose in their actions and experience a sense of connection with their environment, then they will be better able to deal with adverse circumstances. This then leads to more resilient physical and mental health.
The easiest way to stay healthy is to simply avoid difficult life processes or pathogens. This is the prevailing opinion in conventional medicine. However, in some situations this approach simply cannot be implemented because we are surrounded by potential pathogens at all times and cannot avoid some difficult life processes
For example, we cannot prevent a loved one from leaving us or our job from being rationalized for cost reasons. The concept of salutogenesis believes that life crises and some illnesses are beneficial to health, as a person builds up good defenses and mental stability primarily by dealing with conflicts and health-related stress factors.
The two terms salutogenesis and resilience are closely linked. The term resilience expresses something like resistance. The more resilient a person is and the better their body is able to fend off a disruption, the healthier they will be. Perhaps you know one or two people from your own environment who never seem to be ill or who struggle with certain aches and pains.
In fact, there are people who very rarely fall ill, even though they are regularly confronted with potentially illness-causing circumstances. Other people, on the other hand, have less resilience and lie in bed with pronounced symptoms of exhaustion or fever even in mild stress situations. These people have fewer personal resources to fall back on in critical situations and rarely perceive a crisis as an opportunity for further development.
Various factors play an important role in consciously staying healthy. Salutogenesis refers to personal resilience resources. These include, among others:
So if you have a good circle of friends, a good education and a high standard of living, you have very good prerequisites for staying healthy. According to the concept of salutogenesis, external circumstances play a major role in the level of health. However, working on one's own identity and a positive self-assessment are just as crucial for the quality of one's own health. Only people who are at peace with themselves can remain healthy in the long term.
Conclusion: According to the concept of salutogenesis, health is a process and not a state. There are always phases in a person's life in which health sometimes predominates and sometimes illness. However, a balanced lifestyle strengthens individual resilience resources and, according to the concept of salutogenesis, is a very good prerequisite for staying healthy in the long term.
