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The hydroalcoholic gel: history of an invention

ich allows you to disinfect your hands even without running water, was developed by a Swiss doctor, Professor Didier Pittet in collaboration with the pharmacist of the University Hospitals of Geneva, William Griffiths. In the early 1990s, while specializing in infectious diseases, Didier Pittet b ...

05
Nov
2020

Vitamin D: Understanding Everything in 5 Questions

20 micrograms (800 IU). 5- What are the risks in case of overdose? Before starting a vitamin D treatment, it is advisable to seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Unless in specific cases, your general practitioner will agree to prescribe this vitamin as most French people are deficient in it ...

31
Mar
2009

Mushrooms: beware of poisoning!

ollowing safety rules: 1- Only pick mushrooms that you know and recognize perfectly 2- If in doubt, show your harvest to a specialist, such as your pharmacist 3- Only pick specimens in good condition 4- Do not pick mushrooms near polluted sites 5- Separate the harvested mushrooms by species bec ...

01
Sep
2014

Covid-19 : how to do a self-test ?

ently, therefore, it is possible to buy this type of test in pharmacies but also in supermarkets. If you purchase the self-test in a pharmacy, the pharmacist will explain how to proceed. But if you buy it in a big box store, you will be more on your own. You will then need to read the instruct ...

10
Jan
2022

Dietary supplements: how to use them properly?

y supplement does not have a therapeutic action and should never be taken instead of medical treatment. In case of adverse effects, report your symptoms to your doctor or pharmacist! You can also report an adverse effect online at the following website: https://signalement.social-sante.gouv.fr/psig ...

04
Apr
2023

Oligotherapy: for allergies, think of manganese!

nd promotes the elimination of bronchial secretions. To properly use these complementary trace elements, do not hesitate to ask for advice from your pharmacist or naturopath. ...

13
Apr
2023

How to do an inhalation for a cold?

feeding women as well as in children under 6 years old. It's also important to know that not all essential oils can be inhaled. Seek advice from your pharmacist or a specialist when purchasing. Finally, note that this method carries a risk of burns, which is why it's important not to use boiling w ...

04
Dec
2023

Health: How to Find a Primary Care Physician?

to home. After your family doctor leaves, do not wait until you are sick to find a primary care physician! Look around your home by asking your local pharmacist, for example, or by checking the list of practitioners on the annuairesante.ameli.fr website. Do not hesitate to request a consultation wi ...

25
Jan
2024

5 Tips to Quit Smoking Using an Electronic Cigarette

ombine the electronic cigarette with nicotine patches. And of course, it's important to properly dose these nicotine replacements: ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice to avoid overdosing. Take the time to wean yourself off gradually. The last of the 5 tips for quitting smoking with the help of ...

25
Mar
2024

Organize the Bathroom: 5 Storage Tips

expired medications. But do not throw them directly into the trash! Return them to the pharmacy so they can be recycled. You should bring back to your pharmacist any medications that are past their expiration date, as well as any opened boxes that you no longer know what they are for. Once you hav ...

03
Apr
2024