Pregnancy, the seesaw of moods
Pregnancy is a great time of change for the body and psyche. A continuous seesaw of moods: joy, fear, emotion, anxiety, disbelief. A nine-month journey in which to learn to
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Crohn’s disease
Summary Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease of the digestive tract that makes it difficult to digest food properly. It most often affects the lower part of the small intestine
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Summary Gastro-oesophageal reflux is an irritation of the oesophagus, the part of the digestive system that runs from the mouth to the stomach. The irritation you feel
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Video Podcast My Special Doctor – Tips and Guidance – Nutritionist Villa
A new video podcast from My Special Doctor by Nutritionist Dr. Maria Chiara Villa with plenty of useful tips and guidance for Adults and Children Nutritionist Villa Does sparkling water
Detoxing After the Holidays with Cabbage, a Typical Vegetable of January. A Thousand Properties for a Thousand Recipes
Cabbage, belonging to the cruciferous family, Brassica variety, is a plant widespread worldwide, in various types: cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, savoy cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi. The edible part of
Health care in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1735-1860)
Dr. Paola Russo, Specialist oncologist, Giugliano District, ASL Napoli 2 Nord Arriving in Naples in May 1734, Charles of Bourbon immediately confronted the problems that plagued the Kingdom of the
Stress at work: a small daily break is the key to better sleep
Work days are often synonymous with stress and tension for us. The morning runs so as not to be late, the traffic that punctually stops us every day, the worst
Electronic cigarettes: increasingly used by teenagers
Teens who smoke e-cigarettes are the most likely to smoke traditional cigarettes. Two U.S. studies have pointed out the critical nature of the relationship between e-sigs and adolescents. Adam Leventhal
Pollution and health: new evidence of harm
After decades of underestimating the unfavorable effects of pollution on human health, studies and evidence on the subject have been multiplying for some years now, unfortunately all of them directed
Menstrual symptoms reduce productivity in women of childbearing age
If you think that the physical and psychological discomforts that can accompany the days of menstrual flow and those leading up to it are a minor thing, you are either
Microplastics in water: a lurking danger
Seas and oceans invaded by bottles, saucers, glasses, straws and shopping bags. Fish and birds killed by excess plastic ingested or filtered through gills. Idyllic beaches awash in garbage that
New flu season kicks off: recommendations for preventing it
Once again this year, with the first case found in Parma in a 6-year-old girl in late September, the flu season has officially begun. Although it will take a while
Overweight and obesity: if you know them (maybe) avoid them
In a world where everyone wants to be thin, one is increasingly overweight, even from childhood. With all that it entails in terms of physical and psychological discomfort and health
Adolescents and mental distress: how it has changed in 30 years
Adolescent mental health is causing no small amount of concern globally. Studies conducted from the 1980s to the present indicate a gradual increase in the prevalence of psychiatric distress, which
Electronic cigarettes at risk of lung damage?
Smoking is bad for you, that’s for sure. Evidence collected over 70 years of studies has now confirmed that tobacco consumption in any form (cigarettes, cigars, pipe, etc.) is extremely
Poor hand hygiene may be the most common means of transmission of E. coli bacteria
According to a British study, one of the best ways to reduce antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli infections would be the generalized habit of washing hands after using the bathroom. Infections produced
Electronic cigarettes: concrete help to quit smoking, but also risk of new addiction
Electronic cigarettes (EICGs) represent, although in a fairly low percentage, a concrete help for those who wish and decide to quit smoking. In fact, The New England Journal of Medicine
Stories of doctors and researchers: Hippocrates
Hippocrates. Many of his teachings have come down to us, such as the principle of "Nature's Curative Force."
Perhaps a little dehydrated
When one is thirsty and feels the need to drink, it is already a sign of dehydration. Fatigue may also depend on a dehydration condition. The body has a constant
Endorphins, a natural pathway to pleasure and well-being
Nature has thought of everything when you consider that chemicals originated by the nervous system that can help the body cope with stress and pain pass through the body: endorphins.
Thoughts of renewal between old and new year
"New Year, New Life": this phrase encapsulates both passage and renewal, two fundamental elements that mark the passage of time on the physical and psychic planes.
Knowing how to unplug from work during the vacations
It is important to remember that relaxation and self-care are not just luxuries: they are essential to avoid negative consequences, such as discomfort, discomfort, or slipping into a particular condition such as what has been termed burn-out.
Home Remedies: What Works?
Treating Ailments with Home Remedies It’s best not to fully rely on what you’ve heard about curative remedies; it’s always better to discuss them with your primary care physician before
