On average, top athletes have higher protein requirements due to catabolic losses of lean body mass after intense or prolonged aerobic exercise. Exercise also increases calorie expenditure, and amino acids can be used as a source of energy during prolonged exercise, especially if glucose needs are not being met. Current research also indicates that athletes … Read more
Obesity is excess weight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg / m2. Complications include cardiovascular pathologies (especially in subjects with excess abdominal fat → android profile), diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, gallstones, fatty liver, cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, reproductive disorders in in men and women, psychological disorders and, for the subject with a … Read more
Proteins are essential for the manufacture of tissues such as bones and muscles, for cell renewal, for the proper functioning of organs, as well as for the synthesis of enzymes and hormones. They are digested in the stomach, which is an acidic environment. They are found in meats, dairy products, fish, sprouted seeds, eggs, oilseeds … Read more
Lipids are fats made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms and provide the form of energy most easily stored by the body. Lipids are essential for the proper functioning of our cells and the nervous system. Focus on the lipid categories: Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA), known as “bad fats”: These are mainly animal fats … Read more
Formerly called “carbohydrates”, carbohydrates are a category of nutrients that include simple sugars and complex sugars. These sugars are partially digested in the mouth, subject to good chewing, before reaching the small intestine. From Carbs to Glucose: To be usable by the body, carbohydrates are converted into glucose during digestion. The glucose then passes through … Read more
A varied, balanced diet and regular exercise are still the best ways of controlling excess weight. These days, however, there are various alternatives available in pharmacies. These include natural food supplements for slimming purposes. As summer approaches, a vast array of slimming food supplements is on offer. However, it is vital to know what these … Read more
Sport is an integral part of our life and more and more French people practice it regularly, however no sporting activity is without danger and small daily ailments often hamper physical activity. Consequently, there is also an increase in the number of injuries and other pathologies linked to the practice of sport. At the same … Read more
How to gauge the balance between degrees of acidity and alkalinity when health is an unstable balance that must be constantly regained? Our balance is destabilized in many ways: between activity and rest, between the body’s needs and the foods actually consumed, between the production and elimination of toxins … but also in the subtle … Read more
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Also called irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon, this syndrome is characterized by recurrent abdominal discomfort or pain accompanied by relief from defecation, associated with a change in stool frequency or stool consistency. Intestinal permeability: People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have increased intestinal permeability. Hypermeability means that the cells … Read more
Isolated in 1963, cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is slowly becoming one of the most widely used natural alternatives to treat a wide range of common ailments. Until recently, it was the psychoactive component of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), that received the most attention due to its medicinal benefits and ability to produce psychotropic effects. Now, … Read more
Often confused with cellulite, water retention causes swelling. With the arrival of warmer weather, water retention and cellulite become a major problem for many women. But we can’t tackle this problem without analysing the causes of their appearance. What’s the difference between cellulite and water retention? Under our skin, we have a panniculus of adipose … Read more
After the 30th birthday, fine lines and wrinkles are emerging. Wrinkles are a biological manifestation of skin aging, they are one of the first visible signs of skin aging. They are housed mainly on the face, neck and décolleté (for women). The different wrinkles and fine lines: Fine lines and wrinkles from dehydration or dryness: … Read more
In this article, we’ll explore the different types of stretch marks, including Striae Rubrae, Striae Albae, and Striae Gravidarum, as well as looking at the factors that encourage their appearance, such as Cushing’s syndrome or genetic factors. In addition, we will discuss various approaches to prevention and treatment, ranging from natural care to more advanced … Read more
Back pain is one of the most common causes of medical consultations. This article covers lower back pain, but does not cover serious trauma such as fractures, dislocations, subluxations, etc. The cause of back pain, especially mechanical, is often multifactorial, with underlying disorders exacerbated by fatigue, muscle pain, poor posture due to bad habits, weakness … Read more
A wart is a small benign skin tumor that can develop on almost any part of the body, mainly on the hands: common warts, under the feet – plantar warts, on the genitals and the face. We now know that they have a viral origin (more than 70 different viruses generally belonging to the family … Read more
Burnout (BO) affects an impressive percentage of the working population in the West today. After brushing a brief history of its discovery, then describing it (a syndrome grouping together emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal fulfillment), burnout was born in North America as a hundred years earlier. neurasthenia and yuppie syndrome (or chronic post-viral fatigue … Read more
Toutes les pathologies de la peau engendrent en effet des lésions que l’on peut classer en deux catégories : Les lésions sèches Les lésions humides Avant d’aborder les différentes dermatoses, il est utile de connaître la définition d’un certain nombre de termes, souvent caractéristiques d’une pathologie. Les lésions sèches Ce sont des affections de la … Read more
Sinusitis can be caused by a virus or an allergy, by air pollution, or just smoking. Fortunately, sinusitis is mild, and it can be treated with natural remedies before you start taking antibiotics. In this article, here are tips for recognizing and treating sinusitis naturally. ENT sphere and sinusitis Sinusitis is acute or chronic inflammation … Read more
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition in infants, characterised by spontaneous regurgitation that occurs effortlessly, often after burping or feeding. This disorder is particularly common between the ages of 2 and 6 months, due to the exclusively liquid diet, frequent changes in position and compression of the abdomen. However, it disappears naturally in … Read more
Nervous system disorder and Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s is a neurological disease which causes loss of neurons in the midbrain and damage to the nigrostriatal (telencephalon) bundles. It affects 0.4% of people under 40, 1% of people over 65 and 10% of people over 80. At the level of these specific areas of the brain, there … Read more