Haemorrhoids are varicose veins in the mucosa of the anus and rectum. A distinction is made between internal haemorrhoids, visible by anoscopy, and external haemorrhoids, which protrude from the edge of the anus. Depending on their severity, there are several ways to relieve haemorrhoids or even eliminate them. The first concerns dietary hygiene rules; you … Read more
The skin cancers are the most common cancers. In particular, there are more than 100,000 new cases of skin cancer annually in France. The most common and least serious skin cancers are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas . Basal cell carcinoma is four to five times more common than squamous cell carcinoma. These skin carcinomas more often affect people with white skin after the age of … Read more
A herniated disc is the protrusion of an intervertebral disc or its nucleus outside its normal limits. In France, this condition affects men more than women, mainly between the ages of 20 and 30. A disc is made up of a gelatinous nucleus, the nucleus pulposus, and an envelope of peripheral fibres that connect the … Read more
Halitosis is particularly common if you drink too little, have difficulty digesting or are taking medication. “Halitosis” is the scientific term for bad breath, or the emission of unpleasant odours through the breath unpleasant odours whether oral or nasal in origin. However, the notion of “unpleasant odour” varies according to culture, time and individual sensitivities. … Read more
Whether we do not know what yerba maté, guarana or even kola nut are, is still passing, on the other hand it is impossible not to know coffee and tea as they have established themselves as essential and essential for centuries. . The physiological action of all the substances mentioned above on the body is partly … Read more
Exploring the treatment of pyelonephritis using natural remedies and scientific discoveries, this article offers a holistic approach to this complex urinary tract infection. We decipher the symptoms, the causes and present innovative solutions, combining the wisdom of natural medicine and advances in medical research, for an effective treatment of pyelonephritis. Pyelonephritis Acute pyelonephritis is a … Read more
The hormone-dependent cancers are a major public health problem. These are the most frequent cancers in France in women ( breast cancer ) as in men ( prostate cancer ) with approximately 42,000 new cases each year. As a result of advances in therapy and screening, the death rate for breast cancer has fallen by around 40%. But the total number of deaths is only decreasing … Read more
Medicinal plants can be of great help in losing weight naturally without straining your body. Taken as a complement to a food rebalancing, they allow you to lose weight, keep your figure and optimize your slimming capital. To support you in your weight loss, we have selected four plants for you in different dosage forms. … Read more
Postpartum refers to the period from childbirth to the reappearance of menstruation (or return of childbirth). It lasts on average 45 days in a woman who is not breastfeeding her baby, and can last up to 10 to 12 weeks if the mother is breast-feeding her baby. The postpartum period is characterized by very significant … Read more
Most medicinal plants do not pose a significant health risk; however, there are cases where some herbs can produce unwanted effects. Therefore, their use is limited to certain situations. To assess the degree of toxicity of a substance, factors specific to the exposed subject such as age, weight, sex, physiological status, etc., as well as … Read more
Canine leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania infantum and is transmitted by the bite of sand flies (small 2-3mm midges that bite at dusk and at night). Leishmaniasis is caused by protozoa (unicellular parasites) of the genus Leishmania. Infected dogs are the main domestic reservoir of the parasite and play a key role in transmission to … Read more
The word alkaloid is a generic term to designate more or less complex compounds of plant origin, the main characteristics of which are the presence of nitrogen in the molecule and a more or less pronounced alkalinity. At low doses, they have physiological and pharmaceutical properties, but exhibit high toxicity at high doses. Among the … Read more
Spondylitis is a condition that affects the spine as well as the sacroiliac joints. Better known under the name of ankylosing spondylitis, it is a polygenic disease (due to several genes but also to environmental factors) which affects a relatively young population between 15 and 50 years old. What is ankylosing spondylitis ? Ankylosing spondylitis … Read more
At a time when opportunistic diseases are becoming more and more widespread, both in human medicine and in veterinary medicine, mycology, long considered to be the poor relation of parasitology, is acquiring more importance. However, the diagnosis of animal dermatophytes can only rarely be obtained by clinical examination alone or by collecting memorials. What are … Read more
Neck pain and stiff necks are common. Although usually mild, they can be extremely painful. However, simple actions can help prevent or relieve them. Torticollis – derived from the Latin tortus (twisted) and collum (neck) – is thus defined as a twisted neck. What is a stiff neck ? A torticollis is a more or … Read more
The feeding of domestic carnivores has developed considerably over the last twenty years. In veterinary medicine for domestic carnivores,dietetic feeding is the opposite of physiological feeding, which is intended for healthy animals. Dietetic feeding is a complement to treatment, or even the treatment in its own right of certain clinical situations, via the introduction of … Read more
Chalazions and styes are swelling that appears suddenly, located in the eyelid. A chalazion is caused by a non-infectious occlusion of the Meibomian gland, while a stye is usually caused by an infection of the gland. These two conditions initially cause hyperemia and edema of the eyelid, as well as swelling and pain. What is … Read more
Breastfeeding is a natural, learnable act. In modern societies, women do not often see other women breastfeeding, and they do not always have experienced friends or family members from whom they can learn. Some women breastfeed very easily from day one and will never have any problems. However, many run into difficulty or have questions … Read more
Peptic ulcer is an erosion of the digestive mucosa in the stomach or the first part of the duodenum. The ulcer can have a diameter ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters. It is a progressive and recurrent disease. What is peptic ulcer ? Peptic ulcer disease is a progressive wound with loss of substance. It appears … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system that affects around one million people in France, with a prevalence of 5% between 60 and 70 years and more than 15% after 80 years. Two types of brain damage are characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease 1- Amyloid or senile plaques: These plaques are located … Read more