6 kitchen sponge mistakes that cause poisoning What you do with your kitchen sponge before, during and after washing the dishes could be harming your health, did you know? Find out why: Little things in our daily lives can help or hinder your health, even if you’re not aware of it, you know? The way […]
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Formaldehyde is a chemical substance with a strong smell that can cause allergies, irritation and intoxication when a person comes into contact with or inhales concentrations above those recommended by ANVISA. This substance is widely used in cosmetic products, mainly in hair straightening products and nail polish, however in 2009 ANVISA determined that formaldehyde could […]
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During food poisoning, it is important to prioritize easily digestible foods, such as white rice, white bread, soups, peeled and cooked fruits and vegetables, which have little fiber and fat, helping to recover from this condition. Furthermore, during poisoning it is important to avoid foods with fiber that are difficult to digest, such as unpeeled […]
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Poisoning is when a toxic substance enters the body through ingestion, inhalation or through the skin, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting or mental confusion and, when severe, can put the person’s life at risk. Normally, poisoning is caused by the ingestion of poorly preserved food, however, it can also happen due to incorrect […]
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The main symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, mental confusion, chest pain or loss of consciousness, for example, which can be life-threatening, depending on the amount of gas inhaled and exposure time. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a type of toxic gas that has no smell or color, released when burning […]
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In case of suspected poisoning and intoxication, you must first identify the type of toxic substance that was ingested, inhaled or had contact with the skin, or even if it was caused by insect venom, and call SAMU, Dial- Poison or Poison Information Center. Poisoning can happen when a person ingests, inhales or comes into […]
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Poisonous plants, such as me-no-one-may, foxglove, parrot’s beak, castor bean or oleander, contain toxic substances capable of causing serious poisoning if they are ingested, inhaled or come into contact with the skin. This is because substances from these plants, such as glycosides, alkaloids, cardiotonics, calcium oxalate, tannins or saponins, can affect the gastrointestinal, nervous, cardiac, […]
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Home remedies for food poisoning, such as ginger tea, fennel tea, homemade serum or coconut water, replace mineral salts and water and have antiemetic, antispasmodic and analgesic actions, helping to alleviate symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, in addition to to help prevent dehydration. Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of food contaminated […]
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