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Lice: diagnosis and natural solutions

e skin reactions. They are therefore contraindicated for people with allergies and not recommended for children under 2 years old, pregnant women, or breastfeeding women. What are the natural solutions against lice? Fortunately for allergic individuals, there are natural solutions to treat lice with ...

28
Sep
2007

Hyaluronic acid injections: benefits and risks.

the mouth. That is why it is very important to consult a doctor for this type of injections. Hyaluronic acid injections are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding and in people with progressive allergic diseases. ...

25
Mar
2010

Calculate Your BMI or Body Mass Index in 5 Questions

only applicable to adults, both men and women, aged 18 to 65 years. The BMI calculation cannot be used for: - children and teenagers. - pregnant or breastfeeding women. - older adults. - athletes and highly muscular individuals. 2- Why calculate your BMI? We generally have a subjective and mistake ...

28
Apr
2015

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

Who should avoid taking melatonin? According to the National Agency for Health Safety, the populations concerned by this warning are: - pregnant and breastfeeding women. - children and adolescents. - individuals suffering from certain inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, asthma, and mood, ...

26
Apr
2018

Bakuchiol: 5 things to know about this anti-ageing active ingredient

ecule is also much less irritating than retinol and not photosensitizing. Last but not least, bakuchiol is not contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding. ...

09
Dec
2021

Dietary supplements: how to use them properly?

itate to seek advice from your doctor. Prior medical advice is also recommended before giving dietary supplements to children and adolescents as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women. Beware of products presented as miraculous and/or sold on the internet without any guarantee of their compositio ...

04
Apr
2023

Marine collagen: how to choose it and use it properly?

the origin of the collagen and prioritize products from sustainable aquaculture to avoid a high concentration of heavy metals in the product. Note: Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before any supplementation. ...

01
Aug
2023

Griffonia: a natural anti-stress

such as rhodiola for a synergistic action on mood and serenity. This plant also has several contraindications. It should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 18 years old, as well as people with hypotension or scleroderma. How to take griffonia? It is recommended to take ...

29
Aug
2023

How to do an inhalation for a cold?

cold, this technique is not recommended for people with asthma or epilepsy. Additionally, the use of essential oils is contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women as well as in children under 6 years old. It's also important to know that not all essential oils can be inhaled. Seek advice fr ...

04
Dec
2023

Anonymous Mothers on Arte: An Uninhibited Series on Motherhood

therhood and its challenges. To better decipher the joys and sorrows of parenthood, this animated series humorously deals with divisive subjects such as breastfeeding, sharing of chores, and the countless demands society places on mothers. These little gems of politically incorrect humor can be fou ...

18
Dec
2023

CBI or Body Roundness Index: an indicator favored by doctors

It does not distinguish between body fat and muscle mass. This is why this overly general index is not relevant for children and adolescents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, seniors, and very muscular individuals. The "weight divided by height squared" calculation gives erroneous results for peop ...

04
July
2024

Dietary supplements for athletes: what are the risks?

plements for athletes. The health safety agency advises against the use of these products for several categories of people: • adolescents; • pregnant or breastfeeding women; • patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases. Even if you do not belong to these categories, it is ...

01
Aug
2024

Pink October: Is breast pain a symptom of cancer?

• a change in the appearance of the skin on the breast. • discharge from the nipple, which may be bloody or serous, from one breast and unrelated to breastfeeding. In the presence of any of these signs, it is important to consult without delay to undergo a clinical examination (breast pa ...

28
Oct
2024

Mercury in canned tuna: 5 things to know about this health scandal

• Diversify fish species and sources, alternating between wild and farmed fish and varying fishing locations. At-risk individuals, namely pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 3 years old, should limit their consumption of tuna and other predatory fish that are likely to be highly ...

04
Nov
2024