The pineapple is often touted as a miracle cure for weight loss - rightly? In magazines and on the Internet the pineapple is repeatedly touted as a real miracle cure for weight loss. Above all, an enzyme contained in the exotic fruit is said to stimulate fat burning and thus contribute to weight loss.

What to do with nosebleeds? Nosebleeds are sometimes quite dramatic because the blood runs down the face unexpectedly and sometimes in considerable amounts. There are also serious diseases that can be behind the nosebleed, but mostly it is a fairly harmless occurrence.

Deep wrinkles on the forehead are an indication of heart diseases People whose forehead is marked by several deep wrinkles are at increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. These are the results of a recent French study. Wrinkles could quickly and inexpensively identify groups of people at increased risk of dying from heart disease.

Tips for self-treatment of iron deficiency Iron deficiency is one of the most common symptoms of deficiency and shows up e.g. due to brittle nails, torn corners of the mouth, striking facial pallor and problems concentrating. A deficiency can be determined by a blood test and, depending on the extent, can be treated with suitable drugs.

Simple measures to promote sleep quality Do you find it difficult to fall asleep peacefully and wake up refreshed? Many people share this problem. Around every third person is said to have trouble falling asleep by now. However, the methods presented here can make falling asleep easier and improve sleep quality.

Gouty complaints often make themselves felt at night. The joint of the thumb or big toe usually swells painfully, is extremely sensitive to touch, hot and red. These symptoms indicate severe joint inflammation, which, along with diabetes, is one of the most common metabolic diseases in industrialized countries.