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Psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist - who to choose and what to look out for?
Psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist - who do you go to for help? Who has which competences? Who prescribes medication and who conducts psychotherapy? How do I choose a good specialist?
PCOS, insulin resistance and diet - how to find a balance without going to extremes
PCOS and insulin resistance often occur together because insulin affects sex hormones, exacerbating symptoms such as irregular periods and excessive body hair. The right diet can help alleviate these...
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...
Water versus sugary drinks. How do you keep children properly hydrated?
Adequate hydration is essential for children's health and proper development, but many children choose sugary drinks instead of water, which can lead to obesity, tooth decay or concentration...
Post-pregnancy weight - when is it worth going to a nutritionist and when is it worth going to a psychodietitian?
Weight gain during pregnancy is a natural process, but some women may find it difficult to reduce weight after giving birth due to hormonal disturbances, stress or bad eating habits. In such a...
Stevia, erythritol or aspartame? What popular sugar substitutes are healthy for us?
Stevia, erythritol and aspartame are popular sugar substitutes that can help to reduce sugar intake, but each has its own specific characteristics and uses.
What does support for people with eating disorders look like in Poland?
In Poland, most cases of eating disorders are diagnosed in people under 20 years of age. An increase in the incidence was observed particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eating disorders are a...
A healthy diet, or what kind of diet? What is the basis of a healthy diet?
There is a lot of information circulating in the media these days about health and nutrition, however, some of it is wrong, so it is worth relying on expert knowledge and scientific research.
Scabs in the nose: causes and effective treatments
Scabs in the nose are a fairly common problem that can occur in people of all ages. There are delicate tissues inside the nose that can easily be damaged by allergies, infections and other problems....
Gingivitis: can it be contracted?
Gingivitis is associated with a bacterial infection. Although the inflammation itself is not contagious, the bacteria responsible for its development can be transmitted between people, for example by...
Long-term COVID and women's health: how does the pandemic affect the menstrual cycle?
Many people experience symptoms of COVID-19 even many months after the disease has subsided. We are then dealing with what is known as long-term COVID, also known as long COVID. For women, many pay...
When is a low histamine diet worthwhile?
A low histamine diet, used for histamine intolerance, involves eliminating foods rich in histamine and those that stimulate histamine production. Histamine is metabolised by the enzymes DAO and HNMT....
Teething and constipation: what should every parent know?
Teething is often an unpleasant period for a young child when the first teeth begin to erupt. Sometimes it is a lengthy process and children may experience various discomforts such as pain,...
Atrial fibrillation: new findings on the extent of the problem
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. A new study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, reveals that...
Understanding stress and anxiety. Key differences worth knowing!
Although stress and anxiety are feelings that each of us has experienced many times in our lives, paradoxically we often fail to distinguish between these states. While both prepare our bodies to act...
Fear of cancer: is this why we don't want to get tested?
Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumour in Poland. In order to cover as many women as possible, newer and newer programmes of free preventive health care are created every year. Why?...
Pregnancy in a patient with borderline and BPAD: should gynaecologists be told about diagnoses?
Women with psychiatric disorders - as well as those who do not receive psychiatric care - can lead ordinary lives and, for example, engage successfully in professional activities. They are also...
Christmas and its impact on the psyche: why do some people feel bad at Christmas?
Christmas is associated with the opportunity to spend quality time with family - this is indeed the case, but not always. Some people don't like Christmas, others don't necessarily enjoy getting...
Fear of Santa: Are children always eager to meet the star?
The festive season can be a real treat for children: after all, children's attractions can be found at various markets and shopping malls. It is not uncommon for children to have the opportunity to...
Leukaemia treatment: how can everyone help?
Leukaemias are a group of blood cancers. Their causes, symptoms and treatment methods vary. One possibility is transplantation, but the problem remains finding a compatible donor. However, one...
Alarming number of suicide attempts among Polish children - where to seek help?
"Every day in Poland at least six adolescents make a suicide attempt", these are the words with which the latest report "Understand to prevent 2024" begins, describing the scale of suicidal behaviour...
Can diet compromise your immunity? Check!
The immune system works continuously to fight pathogens and remove harmful substances. Diet has a significant impact on its work - supporting it by providing anti-inflammatory ingredients and...
