Intestine

The gut is our largest internal organ and our second brain. It is therefore all the more important that we take care of it.

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Bloating: causes and treatment options
What can you do if you have a bloated abdomen? Which foods are you better off avoiding? Learn more about bloating and flatulence now.
16.06.2025 8 minutes )}

Bowel cancer: early detection methods
How long does a colonoscopy under anaesthesia take? Can an abdominal CT scan detect bowel cancer? Find out more.
31.03.2025 4 minutes )}

Ratgeber: The Gut

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Microbiome: what is it?
Why we need a healthy microbiome, the tasks it performs and how you can boost your microbiome.
12.03.2024 5 minutes )}

What the colour and form of our stools reveal
It is worth taking a look at your own excrements. Based on their colour, form and smell, you can learn a lot about your own health.
11.05.2020 3 minutes )}

How our digestive system works
Food goes through various stages from mouth to large intestine. During this process, the body extracts nutrients which enable it to function.
08.05.2020 4 minutes )}

What helps with gastroenteritis?
How to avoid gastroenteritis if possible. And if it should strike you anyway: you’ll be back fighting fit in no time with these tips.
08.05.2020 7 minutes )}

Food allergies & intolerance
Allergy, intolerance and food poisoning: there are different kinds of food intolerance. We provide information and tips for sufferers.
08.05.2020 3 minutes )}

When your gut affects your psyche
The brain influences the psyche, but so does the gut. It has a much greater influence than long assumed. Learn more about it.
13.03.2020 4 minutes )}