Endometriosis is a condition affecting women of childbearing age. This pathology usually results in severe pain during menstruation and fertility problems. It is the presence, outside the uterus, of one or more clusters histologically similar to the endometrium (endometriomas) that define in particular the presence of endometriosis. These clusters are preferably located in the ovaries, … Read more
Dietary fibres are carbohydrate polymers,mainly of plant origin. These edible carbohydrates, of very heterogeneous origin and chemical composition, cannot be digested or absorbed in the human small intestine. They therefore pass intact into the colon, where they are fermented by the intestinal microbiota. This fermentation leads to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such … Read more
Every year, millions of children around the world suffer minor accidents in the home, such as falls or bumps. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation, domestic accidents are a major cause of injury in children under the age of 5. Faced with these incidents, many parents are turning to natural, effective solutions to … Read more
Homeopathy is experiencing a real explosion in France. Now 4 in 10 people use it at least occasionally for treatment. This unconventional medicine, barely 300 years old, is gradually gaining the recognition of our daily pharmacopoeia. But what do these little homeopathic granules contain to melt under the tongue? Let’s learn about the basics of … Read more
The big day of baby’ s birth is approaching, and it’s time to look at the famous maternity suitcase, often a source of questions for expectant mothers, especially for a first baby. Of course, between the list given by the maternity hospital itself, those found on the internet and those in pregnancy books, you already … Read more
Did you know that your baby’s teeth start to form during pregnancy? When your baby is born, the 20 primary teeth continue to develop under the gums. Then, between 3 and 7 months after birth, the first teeth break through the gums, a process known as teething. This can be a fairly uncomfortable time for … Read more
Goodbye gray mine, the beautiful star of the day is back for the greatest happiness of all! Can’t wait to bask in the sun, free up, free your legs, and don the most beautiful polka dot dress? We understand you very well! What could be more important than to feel beautiful in this summer season? … Read more
Vaginal mycosis, also known as “candidiasis“, corresponds to an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, most often involving Candida albicans. Vaginal candidiasis is common, affecting 75% of sexually active women. However, genital candidiasis is rare in men and is due to sexual contamination, with lesions that usually regress spontaneously. What is vaginal mycosis? Vaginal mycosis is … Read more
The end of the school year is approaching, and with it its share of deadlines and tests of all kinds: Baccalaureate, college certificate, final validation exam, thesis defense, there is something for all ages! More or less well experienced depending on the individual, these ordeals are often synonymous with stress, even anxiety or anguish. Better … Read more
Sleep disorders have a considerable impact on quality of life. As a result, insomnia is a frequent reason for consulting a pharmacy or seeking advice. While there are many prescription drugs available, their use must be limited to avoid addiction. At your pharmacy counter, lifestyle measures or therapeutic alternatives can be suggested. Sleep is a … Read more
Homeopathy is a therapy that has been proven in the field for over two centuries. In contrast, modern allopathy with all its highly sophisticated panoply of chemical molecules did not flourish until after World War II, and is therefore barely 70 years old. The two medical approaches differ radically in the way they view water. … Read more
Motion sickness is a disorder related to movement. Described as malaise accompanied by nausea and sometimes vomiting, it is a multifactorial neurodegenerative crisis involving the inner ear. Although its mechanisms remain poorly understood, motion sickness does not constitute a reason for medical consultation but is, more often than not, the subject of requests for advice … Read more
The dreaded exam period is fast approaching. After a string of films, TV series and video games, you now have to get back to the hard life of a student. Back to a world where procrastination is no longer an option. Back, too, to an environment where you have to memorise countless pieces of information … Read more
To relieve fever, headaches, toothaches, inflammatory pain, migraines, painful periods, body aches, burns, you have the choice of paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin. Which is the most effective? What kind of pain do you take them for? Can we combine them? How do you choose the painkiller that best suits your needs? Favor paracetamol as a … Read more
Our natural way of life is to live outdoors, and therefore to be exposed to the sun, according to the fluctuations of the seasons; our skin is able to adapt, brightening when we lack sunlight, to let UVB (ultraviolet B rays) pass through. When UVB rays hit the surface of your skin, your skin converts … Read more
Do you have tired eyes, headaches, dry eyes, and itchy eyes? Don’t panic, you are probably suffering from what doctors call “Dry Eye Syndrome”. You spend too much time in front of the screen and it tires your eyes. After several hours, you may feel tired, your eyes itchy, and your vision blurry. In this … Read more
Diabetes currently affects more than 3 million people in France and nearly 140 million worldwide. This term designates a whole series of pathologies, generally characterized by polydipsia (abnormal thirst) and polyuria (excretion of urine greater than normal). However, there are many names to qualify diabetes: lean, fatty, sweet, asymptomatic, alloxanic, tasteless, tanned, juvenile etc. To … Read more
Probiotics are living microorganisms that have been shown to benefit the health of the host when given in adequate doses. Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species are most commonly used as probiotics. The yeast Saccharomyces boulardii as well as some species of E. coli and Bacillus are also used. Among the newcomers, we can also count Clostridium … Read more
Aloe vera is a medicinal plant with a variety of uses, depending on whether you use its dried sap (latex) or the translucent gel at the heart of its leaves. Dried sap is a powerful laxative. The gel is used to treat wounds, stings and minor burns, and to combat certain skin infections. A little … Read more
Hippocrates said that “if Man gets sick, he finds the solution in nature, if he knows how to look at it”. Indeed, Mother Nature provides Man with everything he needs to meet his health needs. In his book “Aromatherapy: healing yourself with essential oils”, Dominique Baudoux indeed offers many formulas based on essential oils which … Read more