Diabetes – how to recognize it, types and treatment
What is Diabetes? In a properly functioning organism, the pancreas is an exocrine organ (it produces pancreatic juice rich in digestive enzymes) and an endocrine organ, which produces mainly insulin and amyline as well as glucagon, somatostatin or pancreatic polypeptide. The main role of insulin is to lower blood glucose levels. This is due to […]
Alopecia – causes, types, treatment
Alopecia, or excessive hair loss, can take many forms and may have various causes. Not all hair loss has to mean baldness. If you are concerned about the condition of your hair, see your GP or dermatologist. In this article you will learn about the types of alopecia, how it manifests itself and how to […]
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms, treatment
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. When the thyroid gland is sick, the whole body becomes sick as its action affects many functions of the body. Therefore, it is worth observing your body carefully and in the event of any irregularities, check the level of thyroid […]
Asthma – diseases of the respiratory system
What is asthma? Due to the reasons for the development of ventilation pathologies, they are divided into: restrictive disorders caused by limitation of the functional capacity of the lungs, i.e. reduction of the surface of the functioning pulmonary parenchyma, and obstructive disorders in which the airways narrow, causing an increase in the resistance of the […]
Psoriasis – types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Psoriasis – what is this disease? Psoriasis is a long-term autoimmune disease. It causes aggregation of skin cells. This leads to its peeling. Scales are white-silver and develop into thick red patches that can rupture and bleed. As a result of the increased production of skin cells, their life cycle is significantly shortened. The skin […]
Migraine
Migraine: characteristics, treatment, prevention Migraine pain is one of the most common chronic diseases. Statistically, it occurs more often in women and it is estimated that it affects as much as 16-24% of this population. On the other hand, men suffer from this disease much less frequently, only from 6-8%. According to experts, it is […]
Heart disease and cardiovascular disease – how to prevent it? Moving is healthy!
Movement is health – prevention of heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Heart and circulatory system diseases are the main cause of death in Poland and in the world. Their development continues for many years, without any alarming symptoms. Among the group of heart and cardiovascular diseases, the most common is arterial hypertension, which affects 1/3 […]
Respiratory physiotherapy: Why is it worth catching your breath in times of a pandemic?
Respiratory physiotherapy – what is it and why is it so important? Pulmonary physiotherapy is nothing new and breathing exercises are also often used in other areas of rehabilitation. Why is proper breathing so important? What is worth knowing in the face of COVID-19? The assumptions of pulmonary rehabilitation include a comprehensive approach to a […]
Nootropics and procognitive drugs
Nootropics and procognitive drugs – these are substances that enhance the work of the brain. In the era of rushing time, when we are overwhelmed by the amount of information coming from various sources, more and more requirements are placed on remembering and processing a lot of data. Therefore, we are looking for a way […]
Gluten-free diet – who should use it?
Gluten-free diet – who should use it? A gluten-free diet is considered a diet with health benefits by many people. In the case of celiac disease, this thesis is absolutely correct, celiac disease is a disease that requires absolute avoidance of foods containing gluten. The use of a gluten-free diet is also justified in the […]
