Distilled water: what it is, what it is for and effects on the body

Distilled water: what it is, what it is for and effects on the body

Distilled water is a type of water obtained through distillation, a process that consists of evaporating and then condensing water vapor, thus eliminating minerals, microorganisms and metals, such as iron and lead. Distilled water is generally used in laboratories, in the manufacture of cosmetics and in car batteries. But distilled water can also be used […]

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How to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy

How to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy

During cancer treatment, discomfort such as dry mouth, vomiting, diarrhea and hair loss may arise, but there are some strategies that can be adopted to alleviate these discomforts through diet. The diet for these patients should include nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, seeds and whole grains, giving preference to organic foods. […]

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Carboxytherapy: what it is, what it is for, risks and side effects

Carboxytherapy: what it is, what it is for, risks and side effects

Carboxytherapy is an aesthetic therapy that consists of applying carbon dioxide under the skin to treat cellulite, stretch marks, localized fat and also to eliminate sagging. The carboxytherapy technique can be used for different types of treatments, both facial and body, and allows you to increase collagen production, combat localized fat and destroy fat cells, […]

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Amending the contraceptive pack: when to do it and possible effects

Amending the contraceptive pack: when to do it and possible effects

A woman can amend two contraceptive packs, without any risk to her health and without interfering with her reproductive capacity. However, anyone who wants to stop menstruating must change the pill for a continuous pill, which does not require a break or menstruation. There is no consensus among gynecologists on how many contraceptive packs can […]

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Anesthesia in natural birth: types, side effects and natural options

Anesthesia in natural birth: types, side effects and natural options

Anesthesia during normal birth can be performed with techniques such as epidural anesthesia, combined spinal-epidural block and pudendal block, which can be used according to the woman’s needs at the time of birth and the doctor’s recommendation. Although anesthesia can relieve labor pain, side effects such as decreased blood pressure, changes in breathing, nausea and […]

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Minoxidil: what it is for, how to use it (and side effects)

Minoxidil: what it is for, how to use it (and side effects)

Minoxidil is indicated for the treatment and prevention of hair loss, as it increases the caliber of blood vessels, improving blood circulation in the scalp, stimulating hair growth. In some situations, and if the doctor recommends it, the minoxidil solution can also be used to thicken and fill in gaps in the eyebrows and beard. […]

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Heroin: what it is, effects, risks and consequences of use

Heroin: what it is, effects, risks and consequences of use

Heroin is an illegal drug derived from morphine, obtained from opium extracted from the medicinal plant Papaver somniferum, also known as poppy, is produced in the form of brown or white powder, and is generally consumed by injection, because it is a way to obtain faster and more intense effects. However, some people also smoke […]

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