Author Archives: Luitgard Holzleg

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The Danger of Hydrogel Water Beads

Water beads, also known as hydrogel beads or aqua beads, are a very popular trend for continuous watering of cut flowers or potted plants. They are used as an alternative for regular plant earth or hydroculture/hydroponic. They are also very …



My Two Cents’ Worth

From April 20 until 26, it was European Immunisation Week. If you follow me on Instagram, you were able to read my six-part series on this topic. Here, I just want to share my two cent’s worth, my personal thoughts …



From Sorrel to Detox

Food and nutrition have always been an important part of my life. I am not “that” old but looking back, I see many different and sometimes distinct phases I (and the society I lived in) went through. As a child, …



Vitamin C

Very recently, as part of health advice during Corona times, I read the recommendation to consume 4000 mg of Vitamin C daily to boost the immune response. That made me wonder, I remembered the recommendations being much lower. So I …



Wild Garlic

For the last couple weeks, I’ve noticed a change when I go for walks: I experience this intense garlicky smell when I walk through certain areas in our local forest, and I know wild garlic season is finally back. Usually, …



‘TIS the season to become more visible

The World Health Organization says that of the 1.35 million road traffic deaths every year, 54% are pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. Every 24 seconds someone dies on the road. In the United States in 2018 alone, there were 857 bicycle fatalities …



Thyme

Thyme is my favourite herb for the winter season. Thyme has been used as a herb and a medicinal plant for more than 4000 years. Its healing power is used especially in inflammations of the respiratory tract, the airways, such …



911 in Switzerland

YES, 911 WORKS IN SWITZERLAND! ⁠⠀ Regardless whether you call from a landline or your mobile phone. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 911 and 112 are two international emergency numbers. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 911 can be called in Switzerland, both from landlines and mobile …



Balloon Safety

When parents are concerned about their child’s safety, choking risks are high on their radar. Usually nuts, small toys, popcorn, hot dogs and grapes are their biggest worries. But one-third of choking related deaths in children result from latex balloons.⁠⠀ …



Saffron can help Asthma

Saffron are the dried threads from the Crocus Sativus flower and is typically used to colour food and add a delicate taste to it.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A new study now shows that it may also have a positive impact on asthma. …