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
For some time now, the world of sanitary protection has experienced a revival with the arrival of the cup (or menstrual cup) and period panties on the market. These alternatives are a real revolution for women looking for comfort and economy, without neglecting ecology. Why change your habits in terms of hygienic protection ? It’s not … 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
Welcome to this guide to thermal spring water, your natural ally for skin, bones and even breathing. We start with its starring role in dermatology, thanks to scientific data and expert advice. Then we explain how it differs from hydrotherapy and why it’s important for your skin care. We finish with a brief overview of … Read more
Dry, curly or frizzy hair? Brittle? Damaged by the colors or the sun? Or worse yet, all of this at the same time? Bathing in vegetable oils is an essential treatment for nourishing and revitalizing the hair. Vegetable oils have many benefits. Get to know them and simply carry out a tailor-made treatment, adapted to … 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