After a few days or weeks of rest, we may feel sad, apathetic or a lack of energy and motivation when we return to routine. This process is more frequent than we might think and is known as post-holiday blues or depression. What is post-holiday blues? According to experts, this condition is not an illness […]
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What is zinc? Zinc is a micronutrient present in all the cells of our body and it is essential to keep our body healthy. Since the human body has no reserves of zinc in the conventional sense of storage, we must consume it regularly as part of our diet. This can be achieved through foods […]
The immune system protects the body against harmful external agents, and is composed of a combination of anatomical physical barriers, such as skin, mucous membranes, or the wall that covers our digestive tract, among others. Functioning of the immune system The immune system has two main response mechanisms: the innate response and the acquired response. […]
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Vitamin A participates in different internal processes, but mainly it is related to the maintenance of normal visual functioning. It is liposoluble being absorbed through the intestine, and is found in the food we eat. It plays a role in the immune system and, above all, in maintaining good eye functioning. One of the forms […]
Sudden changes in temperature can affect the condition of our skin. For example, in winter, our skin is exposed to the cold of the street, the heat of the heating system at home or at work, weather factors such as wind... Besides, this year 2020 we have to wear a mask, which causes constant friction […]
Eating breakfast is about looking after our diet to protect our health, prevent illnesses and satisfy ourselves. Many people miss breakfast, using any of the following excuses for not making it part of their morning routine: "I don't have time", "I'll eat something later", "I can't even look at food so early in the morning", […]
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The summer season allows us to change the pace of life, make the good weather more enjoyable, eat out with friends and family, spend days outdoors in the countryside, on the beach or in swimming pools and, above all, be more flexible with our diet. According to the Spanish Society of Primary Care Physicians, the […]
With the heat comes the annoying mosquitoes prepared to bite the whole family, but there are plants in nature that are repellent to mosquitoes, such as basil, lavender or citronella, capable of repelling them without resorting to the use of insecticides or chemical repellents. What does the citronella plant look like ? In specific terms, […]
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For 70 years now, April 7th is a synonym for health. It was established by the First World Health Assembly in 1948, and this is how it is known today. Why is World Health Day celebrated and since when?. The reason for its choice was the need to set a date in the calendar to […]
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Keeping our digestive system in good shape significantly helps our immune system. An inadequate diet, with a shortage of fiber and an excess of fried foods and saturated fats, excessive intake of coffee, sugar and alcohol adversely affects the immune system. Prolonged treatments with antibiotics, corticosteroids and laxatives can also reduce its function. On the […]
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