Allergies, breathing difficulties, drop in immunity, cancers… Many products that invade our homes contain substances very toxic, likely to erode our health capital. Just because a product is authorized for sale does not mean that it is not dangerous. Many everyday objects, seemingly harmless, conta

Morbidly obese, Laurine, 27, opted for a radical method:the Sleeve, which consists of in a reduction of the stomach by surgery. Shedding 40 kg in less than a year, she testifies to her obstacle course in a book. As far as I can remember, I have always had weight problems. However, I was not always

These tiny bloodsuckers are often brought in from hotel rooms, hostels, bungalows or rental houses. Once they have taken up residence at home, getting rid of them is not easy. Bed bugs are on the rise in Europe, and in France in particular. After nearly disappearing in the 1950s, they are making a

Thermotherapy has been used for a long time to stop headaches, tendinitis, sprains and lumbago . But we often make mistakes because many misconceptions persist about the virtues of cold and heat. It is not easy, when you are in pain, to know whether to apply cold or heat to soothe the pain. The ana

This insect originally from China has now colonized the whole country. Aggressive with bees, it theoretically does not attack humans... unless it feels threatened. Do not approach it:its bites are painful and dangerous for sensitive people. The Asian hornet is recognizable by its yellow legs and da

This parasitic disease is harmless… except for pregnant women in whom it can cause fetal malformations. However, due to our modern way of life, fewer and fewer women are immunized. More precautions are therefore necessary. After 5 to 20 days of incubation, the symptoms of toxoplasmosis resemble tho

Restful sleep, regular physical activity, healthy and diversified diet and small hormonal rebalancing:the winning combo to keep the punch who is in us at the start of the school year! Weve barely come back when were already lassified. Between the resumption of the daily routine, the drop in sunshin

Cardiovascular diseases affect one in three women and yet are too often misdiagnosed. And yet! Stress, tobacco, poor diets and the pill contribute to increasing the phenomenon! Here are some tips to preserve our hearts. The best gift you can give to your heart? A healthy lifestyle. Most cardiovascu

In their book Bad treatment, why women are badly treated, journalists Delphine Bauer and Ariane Puccini return on decades of health scandals during which women almost systematically find themselves on the front line. Dépakine, Mediator, Distilbène, Agréal, Essure, Levothyrox... Medicines intended f

The air we breathe at home is often more polluted than the air outside, even in cities, according to the Indoor Air Quality Observatory. Do the air purifiers offered by many manufacturers really remedy this? And if so, which models to choose? Contents Air purifier:different pollution control techn

The kidneys are essential organs for maintaining essential physiological functions. However, many people suffer from kidney disease. Pathologies that could be avoided by following a few simple rules. Contents Drinking and eating healthy Avoiding toxic substances Do physical activity Getting tested

Since childhood, medical consultation involves weight control. But this systematic and numerical measurement - as well as the prescriptions that flow from it - sometimes hide deeper evils. Or even, can intensify them. Last July, a survey published on the website of the magazine Scientific American

Its proven, the mask is an effective bulwark against Covid-19. But does it protect us enough from new variants of the virus? Faced with this new threat, the method of double masking is beginning to be adopted, particularly in the United States. Is it really useful? There are those who dont want to

The digestive microbiota plays an essential role in the proper functioning of our body. If it is abused, many disorders can appear:allergies, obesity, lower resistance to infections... Hence the importance of having a robust and diversified flora. Our advice to strengthen it. Contents The Mediterr

This sensation of ants wriggling in a body part is common and usually not serious. But it is necessary to consult if it persists because it can be the warning sign of a neurological or venous affection. Contents Carpal tunnel syndrome A mineral deficit Multiple sclerosis A migraine with aura Circu

The hard looks and guilt-inducing thoughts of some doctors have a lasting effect on obese or overweight people, who then desert their offices and take the risk of no longer being treated. Testimonials and decryption of stigmatization at all levels of the medical environment. Contents A less attent

Thanks to advances in genetics and technological progress, it is now possible to detect our predispositions to develop some diseases. What are the benefits of being informed of our future fragilities? And what are the abuses to watch out for? Contents DNA is not a crystal ball Hereditary breast ca

This insect which arrived in France in 2004 is rife in more and more regions. Being able to carry certain dangerous viruses such as dengue fever or chikungunya, it is therefore necessary to be extra careful. Contents A vector of infectious diseases How to fight against the proliferation of the tig

Behind this strange word hides a cascade of reactions that can lead to syncope. Rather banal and often benign, know how to recognize it to have the right reflexes when it occurs. Sudden feeling of weakness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sweating, headaches, black veil in front of the eyes... Be c

The female morphology is like this:most of us have thighs that touch. With the heat, rubbing can become frankly unpleasant and cause irritation. Here are the steps to take care of it. In summer, many of us feel heated or even irritated by the friction of our thighs . All women can suffer from this