Posts by Anna Smirnova

Neck pain is a common ailment affecting about 10% of adults. It most commonly results from neck strain caused by sitting in an uncomfortable position for prolonged periods, wearing heavy bags on one shoulder, or sleeping on an inappropriate pillow. This pain usually goes away on its own within a few days and does not require medical intervention. Also, neck pain often worries...

Causes of Blood Sugar Spike Control of blood sugar levels is essential for the treatment of diabetes and prediabetes. And healthy people need to know why they suddenly after seemingly harmless actions or even quite healthy sports do not feel very good. Find out the most common causes of blood sugar spikes, and what will help to cope with them.

Foods That Are Good for Your Liver One of the negative consequences of poor nutrition is problems with digestion. Eating heavy and harmful foods, not eating regularly, and eating frequent snacks on the go can lead to gastrointestinal disorders. The liver, which is the first to take the hit, is particularly affected.

Diet for liver diseases: what is possible and what is not The liver is one of the most important organs of the human body, which, like any other, is susceptible to various diseases. But the remarkable thing about the liver is its ability to recover by producing new cells. This process is facilitated not only by drug treatment. Following specially developed nutritional guidelines...

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...