What treatment methods are used in psychiatry?
Psychiatry is mainly associated with the conversations that take place between a psychiatrist and his patient. Certainly, dialogue can have a beneficial effect on the patient's mental state, but the...
Advantages and disadvantages of cold treatment
Before opting for cryotherapy, it is worth finding out what advantages this treatment has over other forms of treatment and what side effects it may have.
Gourmet syndrome (Gourmand syndrome): what is it?
Gourmand syndrome is a rather mysterious entity - it has only occurred in a few dozen people so far. The problem is related to the emergence of specific food preferences in patients. Although it is...
Fibromyalgia - causes and symptoms - part 1
Fibromyalgia is a disease for which a quick and accurate diagnosis is very often unrealistic, if not impossible. In most cases, the patient visits several doctors with different specialisations and...
Ovarian cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, risk of the disease
In Poland, ovarian cancer is among the top ten incidence rates of malignant tumours in women. It is characterised by a high mortality rate due to the late presentation of the disease.
Inflammation of the wormhole
The Mistletoe is a component of the inner ear and is responsible for balance and hearing.
What is fibromyalgia and how can it be prevented?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain and symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbance and lowered mood. Although the causes of fibromyalgia are not...
What is a healthy diet for people with lymph node problems?
Lymph node problems can significantly affect health and wellbeing. Lymph nodes, which are part of the lymphatic system, play a key role in the body's defence against infection and disease. A healthy...
Obesity as a symbol
The author discusses the symbolism of obesity in different psychosocial contexts.
Is a sedentary lifestyle unhealthy?
A sedentary lifestyle has become the norm in many environments, especially in the world of office work and the growing popularity of digital entertainment. This lifestyle, while comfortable, carries...
Hay fever vs. nasal salt
Here is a simple home remedy to relieve hay fever symptoms: Simply rinse your nose with a salt solution, even without herbs. Pour 1/2 teaspoon of salt or baking soda into a glass of warm water....
Natural childbirth does not have to be a trauma
As many as 34% of women have symptoms characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth. A direct link is the lack of use of any technique to relieve labour pain.
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....
Atypical forms of rosacea
Acne rosacea is an inflammatory dermatosis. It occurs on the face and is caused by vascular lesions and seborrhoea. The condition is more common in women, although it has a more severe course in men.
What are the benefits of zinc supplementation?
Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a key role in many metabolic processes in the body. Zinc supplementation can provide numerous health benefits, especially in cases of zinc deficiency. In this...
Hot water burn - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Contact with hot water causes damage to the skin manifesting as a 1st degree burn (swelling and redness) or a 2nd degree burn (redness within which painful blisters gradually form).
Pimples on the penis - what can they mean and when to see a doctor?
Skin lesions on the male genital area are a common cause for concern and visits to doctors. The appearance of pimples, papules, spots or sores on the penis can have many different causes - from...
Nutrition in gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a disease that is increasingly complicating the course of pregnancy. A number of changes in the pregnant woman's body promote the onset of diabetes in previously apparently...
Mythomania - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Mythomania, pseudology or Delbrück syndrome is defined as a temporary or permanent mental illness. It was described by Anton Delbrück and is associated with a pathological tendency to tell untruths,...
Fear of the breathing tube: where does it come from?
Are you afraid of intubation? Are you once again putting off the decision to go for surgery? Is intubation during surgery necessary? What is a tube inserted into the mouth used for and how do you...
