Fructose as a source of carbohydrates in child nutrition
Fructose is a simple sugar that is a component of the disaccharide sucrose (cane or beet sugar). It is found as a simple sugar in honey and many fruits.
The widow effect - when the soul suffers, the body suffers too
Libido disorders can occur at any age. Men can develop erectile dysfunction, women can develop the so-called Widow Effect, also known in the literature as Kehrer Syndrome or the five-symptom...
How to improve the appearance of breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful periods in a woman's life, it is also a time when a woman's body undergoes intense changes. Many ladies notice that after pregnancy and breastfeeding, their...
I'll know you by your shoes....
... wherever you are. With them on your feet, you don't directly feel the sand, gravel and other ground. Can anyone these days imagine going about their daily life without shoes?
Spitting out food - a dangerous new disease
It starts innocently enough. For a start - the dream of losing a few extra pounds, losing a few inches in the waist or thighs. Slightly smaller lunch portions, no dinner, counting calories. This is...
How do I determine the porosity of my hair?
Hair's porosity is influenced not only by its internal structure, but also by many years of external action, i.e. its care. In general, porosity is defined by how the scales are arranged.
Infertility - what tests to perform?
This article describes the male sex hormones that are present in women, their importance and interpretations of additional tests performed in cases of excess.
Tuberous sclerosis in children
Tuberous sclerosis is classified as a rare disease with a genetic basis. It is an incurable disease. A rash initially appears on the child's body, which later changes into small papules and nodules....
Epileptic seizure - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An epileptic seizure is caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the neurons (nerve cells) of the brain. One seizure is not yet indicative of epilepsy - at least two seizures are required for a...
Coeliac disease - serological tests for self-testing
Screening for coeliac disease involves the determination of specific EMA or TTG antibodies in serum. This requires specialised laboratories to which blood samples are sent.
Skin photo-ageing
The skin ageing process depends on a number of intrinsic factors, such as genetic factors, the accumulation of damage within cells and the intercellular matrix and the action of free radicals.
Chronic HCV infection in children
Chronic hepatitis C (HCV infection) is a serious health problem. This paper provides basic information on the possible sources of infection, the most common symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment...
Tantrums in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A tantrum is a loss of control over behaviour. It depends on the temperament of the child. It manifests itself: shouting, beating, stomping, hitting the head, throwing themselves on the...
First consultation
A few words about the first consultation. Deciding to start therapy is not an easy thing to do. People who decide to take this step have often already explored - to the extent that it was possible...
Social contexts of mental health
In this text I reflect on the concept of health, pointing to its social element.
Disorder involving the facial region: Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is a syndrome of symptoms involving the facial region that results from dysfunction of one of the cranial nerves: the facial nerve. The condition is still somewhat enigmatic due to the...
Nail fungus - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
An increasing number of patients are seeing dermatologists with all kinds of changes to the nails, not only in their structure (roughness, change in thickness) but also in their colour.
Hormonal contraception and cancer
The effect of hormonal contraception on the process of carcinogenesis is still a controversial issue and research is still being conducted in this direction. The lack of conclusive data on this...
Bronchial asthma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Severe exacerbations, which are sometimes life-threatening conditions, can occur in the course of asthma in children. Exacerbations can occur unexpectedly and develop very rapidly.
Straightening trays - facts and myths
Straightening trays are an innovative method for the correction of malocclusion. It is an ideal solution for people with crooked teeth who are not convinced by treatment with traditional braces, for...
