https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.healthfirst.ch/27_10_2021+Sepsis.mp3 Each year, sepsis causes 11 million deaths worldwide – that’s more people than die because of cancer. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s important to be able to recognise it because prompt treatment can save lives. Dr Michelle explains all. The post Sepsis – more deadly than cancer appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

This week Dr Michelle, in her podcast for World Radio Switzerland, discusses the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting with nutritionist Emma Jenks. https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.healthfirst.ch/podcasts/Intermittent+fasting+08_12_2021.mp3 The post Intermittent Fasting appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

Are you eating your kimchi and your sauerkraut? Dr Michelle speaks with nutritionist Emma Jenks about how we can all ‘culture’ our gut microbiome to improve health and well-being.  The post Our Gut Microbiome appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

How are you wearing your mask this Movember? Dr Michelle chats to Movember Switzerland rep Scott Poynton about why men struggle to open up about their mental health and the ALEC framework for mental health conversations. They also talk about a FREE online panel event that they will both be part of on 30th November 2020 from 18:30-19:30. Find out more and register here: https://healthfirst.ch/mental-healthfirst/movember/ How are you wearing your mask this Movember? The post How are you wearing your mask this Movember? appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

Rapid COVID testing is now available in Switzerland. Dr Michelle explains how this works and when it may be offered to you. Find out more about COVID testing on the Federal Office of Public Health website and access the Coronavirus check online. Testing https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/testen.html  Coronavirus check https://check.foph-coronavirus.ch/screening  The post Rapid COVID testing appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

With the number of COVID infections on the rise, Dr Michelle explains the latest update to the Federal Office of Public Health’s media campaign – More important than ever: stop the rise in infection numbers. Find out more at https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home.html   The post Covid infections on the rise appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

This week Dr Michelle talks about organ donation in Switzerland. The post Organ donation in Switzerland appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

In a special Health Matters COVID-19 update, Dr Michelle explains why we need to ‘stay at home’ and also about the Corona Check online tool if we’re worried about symptoms: https://coronavirus.unisante.ch/en The post Coronavirus check online tool appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

What should you do if you are alone and are having a heart attack? Is cough CPR an option? Dr Michelle debunks some myths in this week’s Health Matters. The post Heart Attacks Alone appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more

https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/media.healthfirst.ch/27_10_2021+Sepsis.mp3 Each year, sepsis causes 11 million deaths worldwide – that’s more people than die because of cancer. Sepsis is a medical emergency. It’s important to be able to recognise it because prompt treatment can save lives. Dr Michelle explains all. The post Sepsis – more deadly than cancer appeared first on healthfirst.ch ..read more