How to lose weight? Some tips for effective weight loss
How to lose weight? Is there a miracle pill or diet? Below are tips compiled by a psychiatrist who is passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle. Print it out and hang it on your fridge.
Dizzy? Find out if you are at risk of a serious illness
Dizziness is a very common ailment. It is not an illness in itself, but only a symptom of an illness. It is a feeling as if the environment around you is spinning and moving. Diagnosing the causes of...
'I don't know what I'm feeling' - what is alexithymia and can it be cured?
"I don't know what I'm feeling" - sometimes it's just a temporary disorientation after a difficult day. But for some people this phrase is an everyday occurrence. In a world that is getting louder...
Clinical trials - what to bear in mind when taking part in them
Clinical trials of new medicines are often an opportunity for patients for whom all other treatments are unsuccessful. What to keep in mind when deciding to take part in a clinical trial?
Barlow syndrome - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Barlow synd rome (flaccid valve syndrome, mitral valve leaflet prolapse) is a set of symptoms that occur in a person who has been diagnosed with mitral valve leaflet prolapse.
Rejuvenation with own cells
For several years now, intensive research has been conducted in aesthetic medicine on the use of transplants of own cells to 'rejuvenate' the skin. During this year's International Congress of...
Don't be ashamed of your complexion in winter!
Do you hide your face by wrapping yourself in a scarf up to your eyes? Read this article, because maybe your complexion needs help!
Coma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
It is among the most serious quantitative disorders of consciousness, i.e. those in which there is a reduction in contact with the environment up to its complete absence.
Vaccination in children with epilepsy
Diseases of the nervous system are the most common reason for permanent or temporary deferral of vaccinations. There is particular concern about pertussis vaccination, which can trigger seizures or...
Cholesterol-lowering diet
Elevated cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia) is a significant risk factor for ischaemic heart disease and strokes.
COVID-19 in pregnancy
COVID-19 is a disease that, despite having appeared in humans for many months, is still really being discovered. Its possible symptoms, complications, but also its course in different patient groups...
What are the benefits of practising Kundalini yoga?
Kundalini yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that combines breathing techniques, meditation, mantras, asanas and energy exercises to awaken the Kundalini energy hidden at the base of the spine....
Which disease entity is hidden under the mysterious symbol XXY?
Klinefelter's syndrome is categorised as a genetic disease that causes a change in the karyotype. What are the characteristics of Klinefelter syndrome? Who is affected? What is the course of...
Sleep quality and its effects on the nervous system
Sleep is a physiological state and an essential element of life (like oxygen and water, among others). It ensures not only proper rest, but also the regeneration of bodily functions. Any...
Anorexia, bulimia and...orthorexia. The new silent killer
Anorexia and bulimia, two serious eating disorders, are covered by the media on a regular basis. From time to time, news of campaigns to combat the problem of anorexia appear, and one hears about...
For a new way of life - housing for young people
Crossing the threshold of their own flat is one of the most important moments on a new journey for many newlyweds. Every year, more than 200,000 couples start their life together. Not everyone gets...
Laryngeal cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Laryngeal cancer is one of the most common cancers of the head and neck. It is far more common in men and the main risk factor is smoking. Other risk factors include occupational exposure to harmful...
Severe headaches due to stressful situations, neurotic disorders - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Every day, whether at work, school, at the bank or out and about, can cause us stress, uncertainty, medication, anxiety and all kinds of tension. When stressful situations arise frequently, our...
Coronavirus vaccination vs. prevention of PIMS in children
PIMS - a dangerous, pocovid syndrome occurring in children who have undergone coronavirus. What symptoms to look out for? When to go for help? Why can PIMS be dangerous?
How to live with contact allergies?
Contact allergies - especially if the patient is sensitised to a widespread antigen - can make everyday life considerably more difficult. However, there are a few tips for people with contact...
