Organs and systems

Health benefits of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) as a therapeutic agent

People usually associate lavender with its specific aroma and beautiful purple colors. But you may not know that the lavender flower and the oil derived from it have a long history in herbalism.

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance - What you need to know (part 2)

Hormones are chemical messengers produced in the body that control and regulate the activity of certain cells or organs. The human body produces hundreds of hormones, but the following are fundamental to good health: thyroid hormones (associated with regulating energy, temperature, and reproductive health), estrogen (mood modulator), progesterone (a natural anti-anxiety hormone) and testosterone (important for good mood, motivation, libido, strength in both sexes), DHEA and cortisol (for managing stress) and insulin (for blood sugar control).

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance - What you need to know (part 1)

Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate various functions in your body. Several glands, organs, and tissues produce and secrete hormones, many of which make up your endocrine system. Hormones have indispensable functions in the regulation of temperature, mood, weight, reproductive abilities, sleep and many more processes. When they are in imbalance, we say that there is a "hormonal imbalance". This health problem can be noticed by certain symptoms, which we will analyze in this material.

Early signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes

There are health disorders that cause symptoms to appear and so we may suspect that something is wrong. Diabetes is definitely one of those conditions in which the symptoms are eloquent, and it is usually about higher-than-normal levels of glucose - a type of sugar in the blood.

Signs and Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency

Zinc is a mineral that is indispensable for healing injuries and creating DNA. Zinc also supports our immune system and helps us fight infections. Zinc along with other minerals contributes to bone, skin and hair health, normal vision, and cognitive function.

Medicinal Plants and Their Components for Healing Wounds

The human body is a collection of cells, tissues and organs with impressive survival and repair mechanisms. Wounds are one of those manifestations of healing processes, with the help of which the body repairs the damage caused by external or internal factors. The wound is more accurately an anatomical and functional violation of the skin after an injury. In response to injury, wound healing is a complex process of tissue repair or remodeling.

'Good' Bacteria in Cats May Fight Resistant Staphylococcal Infections

There are constantly new studies that the research community is doing on a multitude of medical issues. One unconventional among them refers to the properties of cats to produce antibodies with some impressive skin healing properties. So far, these effects have only been seen in mice. However, the results look interesting, so we will dedicate this article precisely to them.

7 Proven Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

If you dream of eating chocolate every day, you officially have an apology. In fact, there are seven of them, which we will tell you about in the article.

Natural and Home Remedies for Ulcers

Stomach ulcers are open wounds in the lining of the stomach. They are a type of peptic ulcer, which means that they are bound to hydrochloric acid. Because of the amount of acid in the stomach and the damage that can occur, ulcers are often extremely painful. The most common cause of stomach ulcers is infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Ulcers can also be caused by excessive use of painkillers, such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Stomach ulcers have traditionally been treated with antibiotics and medications to reduce and block stomach acid. In addition, there are some natural and home remedies that can help deal with stomach ulcers. Before trying them, it is good to consult a specialist.

The most common internal parasites in humans - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Parasites are organisms that live "on the back" of other organisms or hosts in order to survive. Some parasites do not noticeably affect their hosts. Others grow, reproduce, or invade organ systems that make their hosts sick, leading to parasitic infection.