The truth about DNA testing by mail

So much information and so much confusion. If you are curious about where your ancestors came from or perhaps you are concerned about possible diseases that were transmitted. Mail-order DNA tests can be an easy way to get answers. Dozens of companies offer these tests, which can be performed with a saliva sample or swab taken from a cheek. The problem is that you may learn elements that are not pertinent to the facts.

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Skin: the signs not to underestimate

If it is true that the eyes are the mirror of the soul, the skin is the mirror of the body’s state of health. For this reason, any spot, rash,

Alcohol: a pleasure or a problem?

A glass of good wine at the table, the aperitif after the work, a beer with friends. Spirits, since time immemorial, have been a presence almost inevitable of any convivial,

Magnesium: why it is needed, where to find it

Magnesium is an essential mineral for efficient muscle contraction and nervous system function, as well as needed to optimize sugar and bone metabolism, counter migraine and PMS, and more. To

Over-the-counter drugs: are you using too many?

” Over-the-counter” or OTC (short for Over-The-Counter) drugs are valuable remedies to alleviate many common, annoying but not serious ailments that can occasionally occur in daily life, without having to

Intimate itching

A type of itch that is certainly more embarrassing is one that can target the genitals, often forcing real contortions to try to quell it. In women, intimate itching can

How do I recognize my sexual orientation?

The designation indicates a person's emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attraction to individuals of the opposite sex, the same sex, or both.

Fighting anxiety at the table, in a healthy way

No, it is not about drowning worries about the future in food , nor is it about compensating for past stresses and frustrations with refined sugars and saturated fats, although

The itch that comes from the dermis

Itching, as a disorder but also as a symptom can also come from the skin system itself, that is, the skin. Several diseases peculiar to the skin include: atopic dermatitis;

Beware of those foods, they can be toxic

Plant foods, overwhelmingly beneficial for the organism, may in some cases conceal risks that it is good to be aware of in order to avoiding more or less severe discomfort.

A Heart Disease?

Fatigue can sometimes be a warning sign of a heart problem.

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