Pharmacie-Parfumerie Hilfiker SA (Biel/Bienne)

Certified natural cosmetics and organic cosmetics

• Without synthetic substances**, silicones or PEG.** Instead of artificial fragrances, natural cosmetics from Farfalla contain only natural essential oils as fragrance and active ingredients, if possible bio.
• Without mineral oils. Only valuable organic plant oils rich in active ingredients are used for our organic cosmetics.
• Without genetic engineering or nanotechnology. All Farfalla natural cosmetics are free of genetically modified organisms as well as nanoparticles.
• No animal testing. Farfalla natural cosmetics are not tested on animals.
• Vegan. All products developed after 2009 are purely plant-based and marked with the term "vegan".
• Very good compatibility. All natural cosmetics are ph-skin neutral, dermatologically tested (Dermatest) and rated with the top grade "very good".
• Long shelf life. The natural cosmetic formulas have been developed in such a refined way that they have a long shelf life, despite the exclusive use of preservatives of natural origin.
• in sustainable packaging

Blood pressure measurement

Do you know your blood pressure?

Normal is a blood pressure value below 140/ 90 mm Hg.

Too high blood pressure initially causes little discomfort and therefore remains undetected for a long time. But in the long run, this puts a strain on the heart and damages it. In addition, the natural process of arteriosclerosis is accelerated, i.e. the vessels narrow and calcify more quickly, thus worsening blood flow. This increases the risk of stroke. Furthermore, hypertension is a major cause of heart disease such as myocardial infarction and heart failure.

Once hypertension has led to these disease complications, the risk of premature disability and death is significantly increased.

With this measurement, you can quickly find out how your heart and circulation are currently doing.

Blood glucose measurement

A small prick and you have the certainty that everything is fine with your blood sugar.

Diabetes mellitus, colloquially known as diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disease. The two most important forms are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually begins in childhood or adolescence. In this case, the hormone insulin is no longer produced in the body. The cause is usually a faulty reaction of the immune system, which causes insulin-producing cells in the pancreas to die. As a result, the blood sugar level rises and the young patients have to inject insulin.
Unhealthy diets, obesity and lack of exercise increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. The unhealthy lifestyle leads to too much glucose in the blood. In addition to regular exercise and a healthy diet, special medications help control blood sugar. Sometimes, however, insulin injections are also necessary for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can also occur during pregnancy.

Cholesterol measurement

Do you know your blood lipid levels?

Blood lipids are generally understood to be cholesterol and triglycerides. Both fulfill important functions in the body and are harmless if their concentrations are within the normal range. However, if they are too high, vascular calcification increases and the risk of heart attack or stroke rises.

Risk factors for elevated blood lipid levels include obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, certain liver diseases or a congenital disorder in lipid metabolism.

Measurement of vein function

Are your ankles swollen in the evening and do your legs feel heavy?

Using light reflection rheography (LRR), we measure how well your leg veins are functioning in an uncomplicated way.

At the beginning of vein weakness, there is usually limited vein tone.

The causes are considered to be:

• genetic predisposition to connective tissue weakness and vein problems
• hormonally weakened connective tissue, e.g. due to pregnancy or use of the contraceptive pill
• lack of exercise and thus lack of venous support by the muscle pump

As a result, the pressure of the blood on the vein walls increases and they begin to overstretch. In the dilated veins, the venous valves can no longer close properly and the blood can therefore no longer be optimally transported back to the heart. Due to the continuous blood stagnation, the venous vessels become more permeable, fluid leaks into the tissue, and the legs swell.

Polymedication check

You have been treated with more than 4 different medications for more than 3 months and have questions about this therapy?

With us, you will learn everything important about the correct intake and dosage of your personal medication in a personal consultation with the pharmacist in a discreet, trusting environment.

If you have taken more than 4 prescription medications regularly recently, this service will now be covered by your health insurance.

Travel and vaccination plan

Have you thought about possible risks and side effects of your trip?

We optimize your travel pharmacy and create a vaccination plan according to your travel route. We take into account the mandatory or WHO-recommended vaccinations for the respective countries. In addition, you will receive information about the current malaria situation in the travel countries as well as recommendations for a sensible malaria prophylaxis, taking into account the respective pathogens and their different resistance levels. Based on the travel dates and the individual body weight, a vaccination schedule will be drawn up, which will provide you with information about the scope and timing of any necessary vaccinations.

Vaccinations cannot be reliably carried out as a "last minute" action; therefore, inform us at least four weeks before departure.

"Morning-after pill

Emergency contraception up to 72h later

In a protected, trusting environment, we will talk to you about the possibilities, necessity, application or alternatives in this very private matter and will give you the necessary products immediately on the spot.

Home delivery service

We are guaranteed to be faster than the post office

We deliver fast, reliable and free of charge to your home. At a time when you are at home. In Biel and the surrounding area.

Medication disposal

For our customers we dispose of medicines professionally and free of charge.

Individual micronutrient mixtures

You don't want an off-the-shelf multivitamin preparation?

Our HCK micronutrient granules can be mixed and dosed individually and can therefore be optimally adapted to your needs. We can use them for you in both preventive and therapeutic applications.

In a joint discussion, we clarify your specific needs and take into account relevant factors such as age, body weight, medication consumption, environmental influences and chronic diseases. If necessary, we can precisely determine your micronutrient deficiencies by means of a blood test. With these values, we calculate a suggested formula and prepare the blend of micronutrients on site. Over- and underdoses are thus avoided, and the benefits and effectiveness of the micronutrients are optimized.

Phytotherapy

In herbal medicine, only whole plants or parts of plants (flowers, leaves, seeds, barks, roots) are used. These starting substances, called drugs in pharmacy, are used fresh or as tea (infusion), juice, tincture, extract, powder, essential oil, etc.. Thus, mixtures of substances always have an effect. Therefore, so-called phytopharmaceuticals can have different effects or be used for different clinical pictures.

Homeopathy

In the theory of classical homeopathy, a diluted medicine is administered to the sick person, which in its original concentration causes similar symptoms in a healthy person as they exist in his illness. This stimulates self-healing, alleviates the symptoms and overcomes the disease - quickly, gently, safely and permanently.

EPS Phytoprevent

These pharmaceutical raw materials of standardized fresh plant extracts (Extraits fluides de plantes standardisés, EPS) are largely derived from organic cultivation. The extracts result from an innovative patented process that respects the integrity of the plant and has a constant concentration of a tracer (the liquid extracts). The process guarantees the content of effective ingredients.

Spagyric

Spagyric essences are used for a wide range of chronic and acute diseases. They can be used as an independent gentle therapy but also as an accompanying therapy - to a homeopathic or conventional treatment. Spagyric remedies strengthen the vital force of the organism and thus promote regeneration processes.

Schuessler salts

Mineral salts are vital for our body. In different tissues and organs they fulfill important tasks. If our body lacks minerals, this results in disturbances of the cell functions. These disturbances must be regulated there. By the supply of mineral salts in smallest quantities and fine distribution, the balance in the cell is restored and the functional disturbance is eliminated.

Bach Flowers

The 38 essences developed by Dr. Bach target specific, negative emotional states that can occur in acute, stressful situations. With a Bach Flower Blend, these feelings are to be transformed into a positive basic attitude.

Ceres drops

With the help of the description of the plant being, the medicine can be selected optimally, since not only symptoms and clinical pictures, but also psychological aspects can be considered. If both the areas of application and the essence of the plant match the symptoms and the psychological constitution of the patient, an optimal therapeutic effect is achieved with the CERES mother tincture.

Oligo-Élements Trace elements, which humans naturally need to live, are the core of oligotherapy. Since all important life processes are controlled by trace elements, weakened functions of the organism can be influenced in this way. The term oligo comes from the Greek, where it means "little". In oligotherapy, small amounts of vital trace elements are added to the body, which then serve as a catalyst to stimulate metabolic processes. The substances used are ionized beforehand and then administered in liquid form. In this way, even with low dosages, a rapid improvement in health can be achieved.

Individual micronutrient mixtures

You don't want an off-the-shelf multivitamin preparation?

Our HCK micronutrient granules can be mixed and dosed individually and can therefore be optimally adapted to your needs. We can use them for you in both preventive and therapeutic applications.

In a joint discussion, we clarify your specific needs and take into account relevant factors such as age, body weight, medication consumption, environmental influences and chronic diseases. If necessary, we can precisely determine your micronutrient deficiencies by means of a blood test. With these values, we calculate a suggested formula and prepare the blend of micronutrients on site. Over- and underdoses are thus avoided, and the benefits and effectiveness of the micronutrients are optimized.