Ratgeber: The gut

The gut is our largest internal organ and the many bacteria it contains play an important role in digestion – and for our immune system. What does the gut like, what causes it to develop disease and how can we take care of it?

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Case studies

Gut health is important. And nobody knows that better than those fighting for it. Bettina Gutknecht lives with Crohn’s disease. Here is her story.

Tips and tricks

Ever think about your gut? Do you know what it likes, how you can be kind to it – and what it needs? Here are 16 practical tips that will do it good.

Facts & figures

All about animals: why lovers feel butterflies in their stomach – and what Kopi Luwak palm civets share with make-up made from nightingale droppings.

The Helsana Ratgeber magazine

The Ratgeber magazine is published twice a year on a specific topic. Each issue centres around background knowledge, tips and inspiration. The articles are straightforward and feature attractive illustrations. All the content is created in collaboration with specialists and experts.

Please note: Ratgeber is not available in English, but in German, French and Italian.