The topic of health is very important in the Schmallenberg Sauerland and the vacation region Eslohe In our collection of tips you will find advice on various topics relating to health, exercise and wellness.

Nettle cleanses the blood, has a blood-forming effect and is therefore ideal for a spring cure. Fresh shoots can be collected in the wild as early as March Werden. Take a handful of fresh plant parts and scald them with approx. one liter of boiling water, leave to infuse for 5 minutes and then pour through a sieve. Purify your body and drink two cups of tea a day for three weeks. Nettle tea tastes good with honey and lemon.
Nettle is also becoming increasingly popular as a wild vegetable. For this, an onion is sautéed, the vegetables are added, steamed until soft and seasoned with cream, vegetable stock, pepper and nutmeg. However, it is important to collect the onions in advance Werden, as the plant loses a lot of volume when stored in a pot and in the dark.

Wild garlic promotes digestion, lowers blood pressure and purifies the blood. It therefore helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Wild garlic is collected before it flowers to take full advantage of its aroma and active ingredients. The fresh plant is suitable for dips, herb butter, pesto or as a spice herb. For a year's supply, wild garlic is chopped up, filled into jars with a little salt and infused with olive oil until the plant is completely covered in oil. If no other ingredients are added, the wild garlic oil will keep for approx. 1 year if stored in a cool, dark place. Parmesan, pistachio kernels or other ingredients can then be added when using Werden. The closed buds can also be lightly salted in oil and used like garlic cloves Werden. Now all you need to do is cook pasta Werden and you have a quick and healthy meal.

Wash the shoots, pat dry, mix with the oil and heat in a bain-marie. Leave to infuse for 60 minutes and then filter through a fine sieve or paper. Pour the herb oil back into the pan and add the beeswax and fat. Melt over a low heat and pour into small, clean jars.

The following ingredients are required 

• 150 ml vegetable oil
• 2 handfuls of fresh shoots (we use the whole plant)
• 40 g lanolin or cocoa butter
• 20 g. beeswax

St. John's wort is one of the oldest known remedies. In addition to its classic use as a sedative and antidepressant, St. John's wort oil, also known as red oil, is an excellent liniment for pain, especially in the back and abdominal area. It should be noted that St. John's wort can cause skin irritation in people who are sensitive to light. It should therefore only be used on cloudy days and the treated areas should not be exposed to the sun Werden. The yellow flowers and the upper young shoots are collected Werden for preparation. The plant parts Werden are then loosely placed in a jar and filled with olive oil. Olive oil is considered to be particularly durable. The oil should completely cover the plant parts to prevent mold growth. Place the jar in a sunny place for about 6 weeks until it has turned an intense red color.

After this long winter, everyone is longing for sunshine. But be careful! Depending on your skin type, you should of course protect yourself with a cream with a high sun protection factor. Nevertheless, sunburn can always occur.

It is advisable to have an aloe vera plant in your household.

Cut off a piece of the leaf, cut it open at the side, unfold it and rub the burnt areas with the inside of the leaf. Aloe vera cools and soothes the skin.

We also need the sun to supply the body with vitamin D. But the same applies here: everything in moderation.

In late summer Werden wasps in particular are somewhat more aggressive and can sting. Broadleaf plantain can help here. It is common and grows along roadsides and in meadows. Pick a leaf, grind it up a little and place it on the sting. This makes the sting less swollen and less painful.

On hikes, you may get sores or blisters on your feet. Stuff a few broadleaf plantain leaves into the sock on the affected areas. This soothes the skin and you can carry on.

You should not limit your consumption of walnuts to the Christmas season.
Walnuts are rich in vitamin C and omega-3 fatty acids. They contain many substances that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and depression and lower cholesterol levels. Eating walnuts also boosts brain performance.
A handful a day is perfectly okay, but enough! Although walnuts are very nutritious and have good oils, they are also high in calories.

It is not without reason that this month is called Golden October. The leaves change color and the sun makes nature appear golden. Take time for a long walk in the woods. Take in the scents of the forest, close your eyes and listen to the chirping of the birds.
Keep walking. See what fruits the forest has in store for you. It's the right time to collect decorative and craft materials. Whether pine cones, acorns, chestnuts or beechnuts - there are no limits to your creativity.

Now it's time to counteract the November blues.

Make yourself comfortable at home. Try out new teas and nibble on a few nuts or some dark chocolate.
Drink a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice every day.
Dress in colorful and cheerful clothes.
If possible, go for a short walk every day.
In combination, this will help you through the dark season.

Strengthen your immune system - that's part of it...
Whatever the weather, get some exercise in the fresh air.
Alternating showers also help the immune system.
Fruit and vegetables rich in vitamin C have a supporting effect. Citrus fruits, kiwis, red peppers, cabbage, especially broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts and sauerkraut are particularly good sources of vitamin C.