Graves’ disease, autoimmune thyroiditis caused by various factors

Graves' disease, autoimmune thyroiditis caused by various factors

Graves’ disease, also known under the name Graves , is an autoimmune disease affecting the thyroid gland, which causes hyperthyroidism or hyperfunction of this gland. Graves’ disease represents 76% of hyperthyroidism in particular. It preferentially affects relatively young women, but it can nevertheless occur at any age. A little history Robert James Graves was an Irish surgeon. Having described exophthalmic goiter in 1835, he gave … Read more

Understanding Gougerot-Sjögren’s autoimmune disease

Gougerot-Sjögren

Gougerot-Sjögren’s syndrome (GSS) is an immune disease primarily affecting the exocrine glands. Due to lymphocytic infiltration of the salivary or lacrimal glands, or sometimes both, the main clinical manifestations are dry saliva and/or dry eyes. Dentists are generally called in to treat complications and oral discomfort caused by instability in the quantity and quality of … Read more

Naturopathy in the management of digestive candidiasis

Naturopathy in the management of digestive candidiasis

Candidiasis are infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida , the most common species being Candida albicans . Candida is saprophytic, it exists in healthy humans in the mucous membranes of the oral, vaginal and intestinal cavity. These infections can occur in both healthy and immunocompromised subjects . Digestive yeast infection or intestinal candidiasis is a disorder caused by the excessive presence of candida albicans . They can colonize the … Read more

How to relieve a sore throat?

The sore throat is sore autumn and winter currents and often benign. However, it is important to analyze the symptoms in order to properly identify its nature in order to find the appropriate treatment. How do you define a sore throat? A sore throat is posterior pharyngeal pain that may or may not occur during swallowing. The pain may be more … Read more

When the season becomes synonymous with depression

As the arrival of the cold season brings with it the traditional ‘winter blues’ for some people, researchers are besieging depression from all sides: what are its origins and mechanisms, and can it be prevented? What is society’s image of winter SAD? Winter darkness is experienced differently in different cultures. At high latitudes and in … Read more

Gastroenteritis disorders from a naturopathic point of view

How to treat gastroenteritis naturally?

Gastroenteritis is an acute or chronic inflammation simultaneously affecting the lining (inner lining) of the stomach (gastritis) and the small intestine (enteritis). This pathology is generally infectious; that is to say, it results from the presence and multiplication of pathogenic germs (viruses, bacteria in contaminated food: salmonella , Escherichia coli, etc.) Gastroenteritis is common in children and results in vomiting and especially diarrhea, with abdominal … Read more

Time change, consequences and adverse effects on our health

We have been delaying and moving our watches for almost half an hour now during seasonal changes. This usual act eventually became completely mores and thus became a kind of custom; especially for generations who have experienced only this biannual time change. Therefore, they never perceived the world at the natural rhythm of its authentic … Read more

The role of herbal medicine in stress adjustment disorders

The role of herbal medicine in stress adjustment disorders

Stress is a disturbed state of self-regulation (homeostasis) . It is a specific syndrome triggered by non-specific impulses (stressors) , to which the body is not adapted. Its origin can be physical ( injury, surgery, intoxication, UV, etc. ), psychological (psychological pressure, fear, etc. ) and can generate adjustment disorders such as anxiety, sleep disorders, mild depression to moderate, cognitive disorders, overwork or exhaustion syndrome. What are “stress adjustment … Read more

How to learn to control your food cravings?

Food cravings: a daily challenge for many people. In this article, we invite you to discover effective strategies and natural remedies for controlling them and maintaining optimal nutritional balance. The aim of a balanced diet is to meet our nutritional requirements in terms of macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), according … Read more

3 essential steps to take care of your intestines

Prendre soin de ses intestins grâce à 3 astuces naturelle

Taking care of your intestines is essential for our health. Autumn is the ideal season to undertake a bowel detox . Indeed, it is a major transitional season during which it is important to prepare your body to enter the cold season. The autumnal energy gently invites you to introspection, but also to return home. It is a privileged moment to … Read more

Treat periodontal disease naturally with herbal medicine

Treat periodontal disease naturally with herbal medicine

Periodontal disease is responsible for 30 to 40% of tooth extractions . They generally begin with gingivitis, which is reversible, then progress to damage to the periodontium , the supporting tissue of the tooth, destroying it which causes a loss of attachment of the tooth. These attacks are mainly caused by dental plaque as well as tartar (calcified dental … Read more

Time change: How to preserve a good sleep?

The time change is not always a pleasant experience for everyone… The sudden change in time throws our internal clock out of kilter and ultimately affects our entire metabolism. This can lead to sleep disturbances, and even disrupt our appetite and mood. Did you know that some people can take more than ten days to … Read more