Posts by Anna Smirnova

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Heart: Are There Benefits? Since childhood, we have known that fish oil is very healthy. Numerous studies have shown that eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, which are omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and are the main components of fish oil, can have many positive effects on the human body. Regular consumption of omega-3 fatty...

Vitamins and microelements for liver health The liver is one of the most important, and by size the largest of the glands in the human body: the estimated weight of a healthy person's liver is about 1 kg, 700 g. It is located in the abdomen on the right, in the subcostal area. Liver is responsible for the neutralization of toxins, participates in the general metabolism of...

What is cutaneous candidiasis and what areas of the body does it affect? Candidiasis of the skin is a disorder caused by the activity of Candida yeast-like fungi. These organisms are part of the natural flora of a healthy person and may be present on the person's skin in small numbers. However, their overreproduction and spread to the surface of the skin indicate the presence of...

Symptoms of Candidiasis Candidiasis is a fungal infection of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the yeast-like fungi Candida. These fungi are considered opportunistic pathogens, meaning that they are normally present in people without causing disease. In people with a normal immune system, Candida resides in the mouth and nose, in the vagina of women (5 to 11%), and on the...

First aid for candidiasis Candidiasis, also known as thrush, is an infection caused by a fungus. The disease can affect different parts of the body: the skin, nails, and the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestine, and vagina. When the first signs of thrush appear, it is extremely important to act immediately. People should see a doctor as soon as possible to minimize risks...

Reducing immune defenses is often discussed in the spring and during periods of viral spread. This is usually considered almost the main cause of most diseases, especially infectious. What is immunity? Scientific language is the ability of an organism to resist the influence of foreign microorganisms. Simply put, it is his protection. Life is everywhere. Microbes and viruses are...

Fainting is sudden, brief loss of consciousness that occurs because blood flow to the brain, and thus oxygen, is impaired. The lack of oxygen causes fainting, which lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes, at which time the person usually awakens.

Acute cholecystitis: causes and symptoms Acute cholecystitis is an extremely common disorder characterized by a buildup of acute inflammation in the wall of the gallbladder. Such pathological process is accompanied by pronounced local manifestations, supplemented by general intoxication of the body. In this disorder, the specific clinical picture occurs only once. In the event that...

Cystitis is a disease in which the bladder membranes are affected by pathogenic bacteria, causing inflammation with corresponding symptoms. Women suffer from cystitis more often, which is due to physiological peculiarities. However, cystitis also occurs in men. Even the first episode of the inflammatory process can develop into a chronic stage of the disease with frequent exacerbations...

For many years, expectant mothers were urged to avoid coffee. And limit any caffeinated drinks But coffee can be safer for expectant mothers than previously thought, according to a study involving tens of thousands of women and their children. This finding contradicts previous studies and decades-old recommendations by health services in many countries that encourage women to...