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
Chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis is classified as a rare disease and remains little known in France. The WHO has recognized this disease since 1993. The diagnosis requires a certain number of steps and meets strict criteria relating to the definition of chronic fatigue syndrome. How to detect chronic fatigue syndrome ? Myalgic encephalomyelitis … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a delicate disease in many ways. Its origins are mysterious, it is thought to be a descendant of neurasthenia, and its astonishing frequency is still hampered by the lack of any formal identification. Because of its invisible nature, it remains unexplained, just like any other chronic pain phenomenon. This brings it closer to … Read more
All deficiencies in proteins, essential fatty acids, metalloenzymes, vitamin factors and antioxidant elements lead to a dysfunction of the immunity. The immune system, like any other system in the body, depends on adequate food intake and is very sensitive to nutritional deficits and imbalances. However, unlike other systems, the nutritional requirements of the immune system … Read more
Dermatophytes, which cause mycosis, are ubiquitous filamentous fungi belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Well adapted to parasitic life, they have a strong affinity for keratin and cause various skin lesions in humans and animals known as dermatophytoses or dermatophyties. Dermatophytoses are the most common skin mycoses in humans. They cause superficial lesions … Read more
Anxiety is thought to play a role in memory by mobilising part of a person’s attentional resources. People suffering from anxiety have to process both relevant information and anxiety-related information, which requires greater attentional effort. As a result, anxious subjects perform less well when the tests contain a large amount of information. This is the … Read more
Living in the age of modern medicine means having access to a range of treatments to maintain our health, including vaccines. However, like all medicines, vaccines can have side effects. So how can we mitigate these side effects? The answer could lie in homeopathy. What is a vaccine? A vaccine is generally specific to one … Read more
During weight loss, sagging skin is common. The deepest layer of the skin is made up of proteins, including collagen and elastin. Collagen, which accounts for 80% of our skin’s structure, provides firmness and strength. Elastin provides elasticity and helps the skin to stay taut. When we gain weight, the skin stretches over the areas … Read more
This article aims to question a worrying social phenomenon targeting adolescent girls and their relationship to weight loss diets or any other measure to lose weight. In Western societies, teenage girls are assaulted with images of girls with dreamy bodies. The cult of beauty as well as the frequent use of diets are all aspects … Read more
The patient and the healthcare professional face a new metabolic and endocrine balance after weight loss. This requires changing long-term management strategies. A weight loss of 5 to 10%, regardless of the method used to achieve it (ph ysical activity, calorie restriction, pharmacological treatment), improves quality of life, biological markers and clinical parameters. The benefits … Read more
Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles. This contraction leads to an increase in energy expenditure above the resting level. The energy cost associated with physical behaviour is called energy expenditure. Reducing sedentary behaviour, along with promoting and monitoring regular physical activity, is one of the basic … Read more
Eating disorders (ADD) are increasingly common pathologies, especially among adolescents and young adults. The three main syndromic forms (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, overeating) concern in total nearly 10% of the population. There are more limited data on other atypical AITs, but the total prevalence of ATS can reach nearly 20% of the population. Anorexia nervosa: This … Read more
Food response to stress varies from person to person. These responses are modulated according to the type of stress. Note that low stress leads to more overeating (excessive food intake) and more intense stress leads to more hypophagia (excessive restriction of food). These reactions, however, remain very dependent on the individual. In stressful times, food … Read more
It is important to consider that there are certain factors that can promote weight gain. Weight gain, which can lead to obesity, is the result of a prolonged imbalance in the energy balance: daily energy intake exceeding expenditure for a very long time. Complex interactions between biological, behavioral, social and environmental factors are involved in … Read more
The benefit of the management of overweight and obesity in pharmacies: Consequences of being overweight: People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a number of serious illnesses, most of which result in reduced life expectancy. In addition to the physical consequences, obesity has significant psychological and social consequences. Diseases associated with … Read more
The high-protein diet, also known as the Medical Protein Diet, is what you might call stage 0 of the high-protein diet. Weight loss is very rapid (generally -2 to -2.5 kilos / week), with no hunger or tiredness. During this diet period, you consume only high-protein sachets, authorised vegetables, water and a vitamin supplement. This … Read more
Needs vary from one individual to another. Nutrients are used by the body to produce energy, make the basic building blocks of our cells and maintain chemical balances in the body. Gender, age, body type, genetic makeup and physical activity create different needs for each individual. The requirements for a given nutrient or energy are … Read more
The Sequential Program is a high protein low calorie diet that prevents the process of ketosis. This diet works thanks to a limited intake of daily calories: it is therefore low in calories. This must be calculated according to your gender, your age, your build, and your lifestyle. With this diet, the idea is that … Read more
Chrono-nutrition is based on the principle of consuming the right foods at the right time, according to the body’s needs. Adopting a balanced diet means providing our body with what it needs at the right moment. The principle is simple: all foods are allowed; however, it is essential to learn to consume them in accordance … Read more
Proteins are important elements in our bodies and play a fundamental role in a number of areas. Whether it’s a protein diet or oral supplementation, the role of hyperprotein products is to preserve muscle mass. The aim of the protein diet or protein-sparing diet is to introduce an energy deficit by reducing macronutrient intake: carbohydrates … Read more