Where the shingles come from? Shingle is a viral infection provoked by the varicella-zoster virus. Varicella or chickenpox is caused by the same virus. Varicella itself is an acute and highly contagious disease. The transmission occurs via droplets, aerosol or
Heart attack: how does it happen? The human heart beats almost every second and this pace is maintained throughout a person’s entire life. But it may drastically change in case of a heart attack or so-called myocardial infarction. What is
Facts about spirulina Spirulina is a progeny of the first photosynthetic life. Created by nature 3.6 billion years ago, it is a type of Cyanobacteria. It is microscopic, photosynthetic, filamentous, spiral-shaped algae. The algae is dark-blue in color due to
What is stress? Stress accompanies us daily as traumatic events are common in people’s lives. According to a study conducted in 21 countries by the World Health Organization (WHO), 10% of respondents passed through extreme stress situations at some point
Asthma: general information Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs’ air passages called bronchial tubes. The condition inflames and narrows them to the extent that it complicates breathing. Your airways may swell and produce more mucus. The reason why
Depression statistics Depression has been well known since ancient times and it is a scourge of the 21st century. According to WHO statistics, in 2018 264 million people suffered from depression worldwide. The number has grown significantly due to recent
What is castration? Castration or neutering of domestic animals it is the removal of their sex glands or testicles (orchiectomy). Pet owners often confuse it with vasectomy. However, vasectomy implies only sterilization and does not include surgical removal of sex
The human body is a generator of electromagnetic waves. The energy exchange in our body depends on the speed and quality of chemical reactions in our organs at the cellular level. Oriental natural philosophers used the concept of “aura” when speaking of such energy exchange. The notion of it originated in ancient India.
Maternity can be one of the most exciting periods in a woman’s life. After nine months of expectation, you finally meet with your little one. The postpartum period which starts right after giving birth and can last for the next six to eight weeks could be one of the most challenging times to a woman’s body and psycho emotional state. But why?
