Exposure to the sun is a pleasant and beneficial experience, enabling the synthesis of vitamin D, but it can also present risks to the health of our skin. Understanding the impact of the sun on the skin barrier is fundamental to taking appropriate post-exposure skin care measures. Deterioration of the lipid barrier, loss of moisture, … Read more
Congenital valve malformations of the heart have an estimated prevalence of around 5% of newborns, and are present in 20% to 30% of congenital cardiovascular malformation cases. The mitral valve is often affected. The more moderate and symptomless mitral valve prolapse (or Barlow syndrome ) is also common in the general population, affecting 1 in 40 individuals of all ages. Congenital non-syndromic mitral … Read more
When we’re getting ready to welcome baby, or if baby is already here, a thousand questions are running through our minds. Adapted nappies, food… the preparations are numerous and crucial to the baby’s healthy development. Whether it’s mixed breastfeeding, a transition to bottle-feeding or baby’s thickened meals, the choice of teat is a difficult one. … Read more
Many parents are concerned about the wide range of baby products on offer. They want the best for their child, but how do they know which products are the best? The latest study by the NGO ” Women in Europe for a Common Future” shows that the vast majority of products tested contain high-risk ingredients. … Read more
Influenza is a highly contagious acute respiratory infection caused by Myxovirus influenzae viruses . Influenza viruses are divided into different types: A, B and C. Virus A (the most virulent) is responsible for most epidemics. The flu manifests itself in the form of seasonal epidemics and affects 2 to 7 million people in France each winter. How is influenza infected? The large number of patients … Read more
Born somewhere between Istanbul and Odessa, dill is mentioned in an Egyptian medical treatise dating back over 5,000 years. For a long time, dill oil was confined to a limited geographical area and did not immediately spread across Europe. Yet the Romans, seduced by its aniseed scent and seeing it as a symbol of vitality, … Read more
The polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 ( linoleic acid ) and omega 3 ( acid alpha-linolenic acid ) are essential , in other words, our body can not manufacture them. The Omega 6 are found in certain vegetable oils (grape seed, sunflower, safflower, sesame, wheat germ), meat, fish, eggs, butter, cheese. The omega-3 are found in certain vegetable oils in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (camelina, rapeseed, flax, hemp, walnuts, … Read more
PMS is a collection of somatic, emotional and behavioral symptoms. These symptoms appear before your period and go away with it. This symptom set affects approximately 75% of women of childbearing age. The specificity of this syndrome is in fact its cyclicity, and its intensity severe enough to significantly alter personal, social and professional functioning. What is PMS PMS … Read more
We are all , one day, subject to minor oral discomforts such as a canker sore , irritated gums , tooth sensitivity or bad breath . You will understand that a bright smile and fresh breath go through healthy teeth . To achieve this, strict oral hygiene is essential. What if mouthwash was the solution ?! Under no circumstances can mouthwash replace tooth brushing . However, it effectively complements the action of brushing . We find them everywhere, in pharmacies and drugstores or in supermarkets . Of all brands , in all formats , we have a large … Read more
With the onset of cold seasons , adults are not alone in battling small seasonal viruses. Our children , especially the youngest, catch a cold one after another. We estimate that toddlers have an average of 8 cold episodes per winter , which is indeed huge! This situation is due to the fact that their defense mechanism lacks potency and immune response . As a result, they struggle to fight against the … Read more
Scabies is a skin condition that most commonly affects humans. The responsible parasite attacks the epidermis by making sort of furrows in it as a nest. Then the female parasite chooses them to lay the eggs. This then causes itching . Gradually, lesions form on the skin. Namely, that this type of disease is contagious. In other words, it can be transmitted from person to … Read more
Native to Central Asia or the Caucasus, garlic(Allium sativum) has been cultivated and eaten for over 6,000 years. It has always been considered a panacea. In ancient Rome, Pliny the Elder listed 61 illnesses that could be cured with garlic. Before the discovery of antibiotics, crushed garlic cloves were used, among other things, as an … Read more