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Constipation: stop the myths!

ing of transit at one time or another, for example during vacations or a trip abroad... Generally benign, constipation can however be acute or become chronic when the problem settles for more than 6 months. It is an often trivialized health problem but, contrary to popular belief, being constipat ...

02
Mar
2023

Health: Understanding Migraine in 5 Questions

What is a migraine? Migraine is a chronic and disabling headache. This pain, more intense than a simple headache, predominantly affects women. The pain that affects half of the skull is debilitating, pulsatile (it beats in rhythm with the heart) and worsened by physical exertion. It is accompanied ...

06
Feb
2007

Hemorrhoids: 3 natural solutions to avoid recurrence

nsuming strong spices, alcohol or lots of coffee. Also, if you don't eat enough fiber and drink enough water, it can promote constipation and thus chronic hemorrhoids. To put an end to recurrences, you must therefore act on your eating habits by adopting the following good habits: - Eat m ...

28
July
2022

Back pain and weather: is there a link between the two?

ef, then, you shouldn't dread the cold but rather bad weather days combining rain and wind. How to prevent back pain in winter? For patients with chronic back pain, the main benefit of the 2019 study is to help them better plan their activities. Now that you know the connection between back p ...

12
Dec
2022

Health: 10 tips to regain energy

8- I start meditating Mediation is one of those 'unconventional' therapies that can be of great help in difficult times. If you are experiencing chronic fatigue related to a state of constant stress, the practice of meditation can help you refocus and release tension. The benefit of this pra ...

08
Jan
2018

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

ney The heather honey has a dark brown color and a thick texture. It is believed to have anti-rheumatic, diuretic and tonic properties in cases of chronic fatigue. Indeed, this honey is rich in trace elements such as potassium, iron and sulfur. 6- Rosemary honey The rosemary honey is chara ...

21
Dec
2021

Decoration: 5 good resolutions to adopt at home

suitable furniture. In particular, have no qualms about investing in a good office chair. This is the most important element to avoid bad posture and chronic back pain! Preferably choose a desk with drawers and provide storage space, such as shelves and boxes, to prevent your files from piling up ...

26
Jan
2022

Organic: organic food reduces oxidative stress

ifested by the significant presence of free radicals in the body. It is a phenomenon involved in skin aging but also in the occurrence of different chronic pathologies. In particular, it would be involved in certain cancers, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. According to the authors of ...

17
Feb
2022

Health: 5 tips to stimulate the vagus nerve

from the parasympathetic system to calm the impulses created by the sympathetic system (e.g. palpitations or increased breathing). When stress is chronic, the vagus nerve becomes exhausted in counteracting it and the body's natural balance is disrupted. Fortunately, a few simple habits can re ...

17
Feb
2022

Health: what is an autoimmune disease?

everal hypotheses: excessive hygiene, but also exposure to chemical substances such as endocrine disruptors and pesticides, the use of medication and chronic stress. All these factors would lead to alteration of the intestinal wall and its hyperpermeability. This intestinal hyperporosity would pr ...

11
Apr
2022

Health problems: are you entitled to chocolate?

1- You are diabetic Because chocolate contains sugar, people with diabetes usually think that this food is forbidden to them. But this is not true! Today, the diet for people with diabetes is based on the concept of glycemic index, which means eating foods that don't raise blood sugar too much. ...

19
Apr
2022

There is such a thing as good stress, and it's good for your mental health

ssure that comes with them. So this study also confirms that at some point, stress becomes toxic. This is especially the case when the pressure is chronic because the person is living in a difficult situation of poverty or abuse, for example. In this case, bad stress has devastating effects ph ...

08
Aug
2022

Eye fatigue: 5 tips for resting your eyes from screens

1- Take regular breaks When working on a screen, the first of 5 tips for resting your eyes is to take breaks at regular intervals. A break can be as simple as looking away from the screen of the computer to look into the distance. When you feel your eyes tingling and eye strain creeping up on ...

14
Nov
2022

Health: how to use the toilet properly?

every 5 minutes - one increases the risk of emergency urinary incontinence. Holding in stool is just as bad for bowel movements. It promotes chronic constipation and can even lead to a dry stool plug called fecal impaction. 2- It is useless to linger on the throne Conversely, in the mom ...

08
Dec
2022

Parkinson's disease: beware of preconceived ideas!

"Parkinson is a rare disease." If you classify Parkinson's disease as a rare disease, you are really far from the truth! In France, nearly 300,000 people are affected by this neurodegenerative disease. This pathology affects 1 adult out of 250 and is the second leading cause of motor disability aft ...

11
Apr
2023

Surf therapy: a method of physical and mental well-being.

in this method is officially recognized by doctors: surf therapy can be practiced as part of a prescribed exercise program for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. At the Pure Source Surf School in Biarritz, adapted physical activity (APA) classes are reserved for patients who need to rebu ...

11
July
2023

Heatwave: red alert in 5 questions

t be adjusted" according to the current weather conditions. It also specifies that teleworking should be prioritized for pregnant women and individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. If the measures taken prove to be insufficient because the work is carried out at a very high temperature o ...

23
Aug
2023

Willem Kolff: The Inventor of the Dialysis Machine

ines were shipped from Boston to 22 hospitals around the world. The artificial kidney or hemodialysis became the standard treatment for patients with chronic and acute renal failure. In France, the first dialysis was performed at the Necker-Enfants malades Hospital in 1954. Today, the dialysis mach ...

11
Dec
2023

Veganuary: 5 Good Reasons to Participate in Vegan January

is to look after your health by adopting a healthier diet for 31 days. A balanced vegan diet reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as chronic illnesses such as diabetes, colorectal cancer, and obesity. To take care of the planet. Eating vegan for a month is a good resolution that is ...

29
Dec
2023

5 Tips to Stop Complaining

you will be much more zen because you won't make a mountain out of everything. 4- Reprogramming one's brain. While it's legitimate to complain in certain cases, chronic complainers tend to keep saying that nothing is right. They get upset over everything, even trivial matters, which of course negat ...

23
Jan
2024