Tag: Medical specialists

Piercings: What are the risks of these ornaments and body piercings?

Piercings: What are the risks of these ornaments and body piercings?

one pierced This is by no means a new phenomenon. There is evidence that four millennia ago different civilizations used them body modifications -and others such as tattoos and scarification – not only to decorate the body, but also as signs of identity and belonging to a group. However, in recent decades, this kind of […]

Snus: The health risks of a Swedish drug sold online

Snus: The health risks of a Swedish drug sold online

header image: By Alekos – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Every day we are more and more aware that smoking is not only a risky activity, but one that really reduces our health day by day. But since tobacco, and more specifically the nicotine produced from it, is a highly addictive drug, it is difficult […]

Botox among teenagers, a trend that continues to grow

Botox among teenagers, a trend that continues to grow

until a few years ago People who apply for cosmetic surgery They did this primarily to alleviate the effects of aging, such as wrinkles from the age of 45, especially for upper-middle-class women. However, this has changed and with the emergence of new profiles, cosmetic surgery is no longer only for older people. The Average […]

Dry mouth: negative consequences of not treating xerotomy

Dry mouth: negative consequences of not treating xerotomy

More people have it with age Frequent dry mouth problems, which is known as xerotomy. The most visible feature of this problem is the whitish ridge left at the corners of the lips, because the saliva, due to the lack of secretion, ends up drying in these places. It is a multifactorial “disorder” that, in […]

Why fruit juices are a bad idea, even if they’re natural

Why fruit juices are a bad idea, even if they’re natural

Much has been said about the health risks of industrial fruit juices, which, in addition to the natural free sugars in the juice, are usually added by the manufacturer, so much so that they can exceed the hidden sugar in Coca Cola. or any other drink of this type. It’s convenient to talk about added, […]

Do you feel tired all day and sleep somewhere? You may have narcolepsy

Do you feel tired all day and sleep somewhere? You may have narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is Chronic neurological disorder It is caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep and wake cycles. People with narcolepsy often fall asleep suddenly for a few seconds or minutes at any time of the day, whether they are talking or working. According to epidemiological studies, this problem appears 20 to 60 cases per […]

How do I know if I have celiac disease or celiac disease even if I have no symptoms?

How do I know if I have celiac disease or celiac disease even if I have no symptoms?

In recent years, the proliferation of fad diets based on anecdotal evidence and no scientific basis has supported the belief that a gluten-free diet is healthy for everyone because it prevents people from feeling heavy or heavy. have digestion problems. Statements such as those made by celebrities who are convinced that following a gluten-free diet, […]

Moringa oleifera: nutritional properties of a popular plant in the Third World

Moringa oleifera: nutritional properties of a popular plant in the Third World

Moringa Oleifera It is a tree native to Northern India, in the foothills of the Himalayas, from the Brassicaceae family.. It has been shown to grow in all types of terrain, including arid, which is why it is widely cultivated. Known in Asia for its culinary virtues and medicinal properties, it has spread to the […]

Writing workshops and their benefits for seniors

Writing workshops and their benefits for seniors

The writing is numerous positive effect. The habit of writing about yourself, whether it’s by journaling your experiences, writing down your dreams, or just a few “morning pages” to start your day, helps with both physical and mental health and well-being. They exercise. he. Among the main benefits of this type of writing is the […]

Spring is here: 14 tips to fight against dust allergies

Spring is here: 14 tips to fight against dust allergies

Spring will come soon and with it longer days, higher temperatures and higher humidity, more rain. As a result, the plant world that surrounds us will awaken to flowering and reproduction, which in almost all cases involves the mediation of insects or the wind. Thus, the air is filled with active dust particles, as well […]

Two activities proven by science to reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Two activities proven by science to reduce the risk of prostate cancer

According to the American Cancer SocietyFrom the age of 65, the risk of prostate cancer increases significantly, affecting a significant percentage of individuals and, in fact, six out of ten cases are diagnosed around this age. Previously, the risk is quite low and it begins to manifest itself slowly from the age of 50, where […]

Health withdraws three batches of angina drug due to unexpected results

Health withdraws three batches of angina drug due to unexpected results

The The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), under the Ministry of Health, has ordered Recall of three batches of the cardiovascular prevention drug caffeinetrin as sublingual coated tablets. caffeinetrinThe main principle of which is nitroglycerin, belongs to the group of vasodilators, which are used in heart diseases, because they increase the blood […]

Our Body’s Endocannabinoid System: How Necessary, How Unknown

Our Body’s Endocannabinoid System: How Necessary, How Unknown

We are familiar with terms like circulation or immune system, but not so much The endocannabinoid systemFundamental but largely unknown, perhaps because it was discovered in the 1990s in the context of research examining the effects of cannabis on the mind and body. time investigationExperts have found that humans and most mammals have it Cannabinoid […]

Munchausen syndrome by proxy: when making up symptoms is a form of child abuse

Munchausen syndrome by proxy: when making up symptoms is a form of child abuse

Munchausen syndrome is a disorder caused by Faking or provoking symptoms Appearing sick in front of doctors – endangers the health of the patient. It often leads to complex treatments and interventions that are completely unnecessary. But there is a variant of this problem that aggravates the situation, because it threatens not the health of […]

Symptoms of silent depression: when the body cries

Symptoms of silent depression: when the body cries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Depression As “the biggest challenge facing Europe in the 21st century”, the definition is encouraged by figures which tell us that 3.8% of the world’s population suffers from it. in spain almost three million People are diagnosed with depression, which is a The most common mental illness in […]

Five infusions to release gases from the intestines and relieve the pain caused by them

Five infusions to release gases from the intestines and relieve the pain caused by them

More or less, all of us have experienced periods of gas retention, whether it’s due to stress, legumes, or constipation. It is estimated that up to 1.8 liters of gas can circulate in our intestines every day. Even Even the hormonal changes that occur during menstruation can cause more gasWhich worsens a moment that is […]

Eight surprising ways to get sick if you don’t take care of your oral hygiene

Eight surprising ways to get sick if you don’t take care of your oral hygiene

Today, no expert understands the body as a unit separated by isolated areas, so that what can happen in one does not affect the whole. On the contrary, “body integrity” is understood as a systemic and deeply interconnected mechanism. Thus, what happens in one hand can eventually affect the entire motor system, or as a […]

I was diagnosed with glaucoma: what is blindness?

I was diagnosed with glaucoma: what is blindness?

Glaucoma causes atrophy of the optic nerve, or progressive loss of vision. Affects more than 3% of the populationEspecially those over the age of 40 and those with a family history of glaucoma. According to the Spanish Glaucoma Society, besides diabetes, it is the main preventable cause of blindness in Spain.St). Glaucoma, the silent thief […]