Prof. Dr. Christine Lang
24. Oct 2022
Atopic dermatitis, Microbiome
Close to ten percent of the German population live with atopic dermatitis (or atopic eczema) of varying severity, affecting children significantly more frequently than adults (cf. https://idw-online.de/de/news801285). That is why new treatments are constantly being researched – always in an effort to stay clear of drugs with significant side effects, opting for different, natural and
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang27. Sep 2022artificial sweeteners, Gut Flora
Earlier this month, the Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung (DAZ) reported that frequent intake of zero-calorie or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) may affect the gut flora (i.e. the bacteria populating your gut), and hence our microbiome. Since a healthy and, as regards bacterial diversity, well-balanced microbiome strengthens our immune system and prevents disease, among others, any change to
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang12. Aug 2022bacteria, Blood pressure
If the balance of oral bacterial diversity (also referred to as mouth flora) changes and specific bacteria gain the upper hand, this may impact on high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. We described similar findings on this website in the past (cf. http://www.gesunde-bakterien.de/en/periodontitis-puts-heart-and-teeth-at-risk/). In a current study, scientists in the United
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang20. Jul 2022summer, sweating
During hot summers, with temperatures similar to those we experienced this June, we sweat easily. To start with, this is simply our body’s natural cooling response – but which is not without drawbacks. Excessive sweating may be harmful to our healthy skin flora or skin microbiome and cause skin diseases. Doctors distinguish between physiological sweating –
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang21. Jun 2022
Compared to city kids, rural children are less likely to develop allergies – and this has something to do with bacteria and the microbiome. These findings – popularised as the “cow shed theory” some time ago – do not only apply to children. Adults, too, have been shown to exhibit a variety of symptoms depending
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang13. May 2022bacteria, disinfection
Bacteria are not only important for our organism and our health, they can also be used to remove, or at least contain, dangerous pathogens and successfully disinfect surfaces. This is the result of a study conducted at the University of Jena’s Faculty of Medicine and the Charité Berlin. A team of researchers examined the impact
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang21. Apr 2022moisture loss
How can we protect our skin from moisture loss? This is a question that is much on people’s mind, in particular for those who suffer from dry skin, itching, or inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis. Scientists at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have found that skin with a
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang18. Feb 2022
Frequent or sustained administration of antibiotics may damage the gut flora and as a result significantly increase the risk of developing bowel cancer [http://www.gesunde-bakterien.de/en/bacteria-as-bio-markers-in-the-early-detection-of-bowel-cancer/] (colorectal cancer, CRC). This is the outcome of a study conducted at Umeå University, Sweden, with reports published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, among others. During their research,
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang22. Dec 2021Immune System, Microbiome
Corona or Covid-19 and the options we have of protecting ourselves against it dominated this year’s headlines. This sparked renewed interest in how we can boost our immune system in general and do something for our health. Here, the microbiome – the aggregate of all bacteria, viruses and other microbes on our skin and in
Prof. Dr. Christine Lang16. Nov 2021Gut Flora, Vegetables
Consumption of salads and green vegetables such as spinach can have a positive impact on your gut flora – and hence on your health in general. In a joint study, scientists of the Universities of Konstanz and Vienna found that sulfoquinovose (sulfoglucose), the sulfosugar from green vegetables, promotes the growth of key microorganisms in the
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