What is a virus? A virus is a tiny particle containing genetic material within a protein coating and it is much smaller than a fungus or bacteria. In order to multiply, virusesRead More…
Menopause: symptoms and natural solutions
What is menopause? Menopause is a natural process in every woman’s life that consists of the end of menstrual cycles. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as the “permanent cessation ofRead More…
Arthritis: What it is, main kinds and symptoms?
What is arthritis? Arthritis is a disorder of the joints caused by inflammation of the tissue that covers them, causing swelling, pain or redness. Arthritis refers literally to the inflammation of oneRead More…
World Heart Day. How to take care of your heart?
Smoking, sedentarism, an unbalanced diet, obesity, hypertension, stress… are some of the risk factors that affect our cardiovascular health. The World Health Organisation reminds us that cardiovascular diseases are now the biggestRead More…
Walking and its benefits
So much has been said about the benefits of walking that many of us don’t stop to think that it really could do us good. Because walking is more than merely sauntering.Read More…
Post-holiday blues. Tips to return to routine
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 weRead More…
Zinc. An essential mineral for our body
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 ofRead More…
Vitamin C and Zinc for your normal immune function
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 digestiveRead More…
Vitamin A and its role in eyesight
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 theRead More…
Vitamin E, your best ally for the skin
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 atRead More…