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Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

A third dose to keep its health pass In his address on November 9, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the Third dose of Covid vaccine would become mandatory to maintain its health pass for a portion of the population. Due to the evolution of the epidemic in France and througho ...

15
Nov
2021

Covid vaccine: what is the difference between Pfizer and Moderna?

whole world, the 5th epidemic wave has arrived in France. To deal with the spike in cases, authorities have called on the French to get a booster dose, more commonly known as the Third dose of vaccine, to maintain the benefit of their health pass. As the French rush to make appointments at va ...

14
Dec
2021

5 Tips to Quit Smoking Using an Electronic Cigarette

e needs. When looking to quit smoking with the help of an electronic cigarette, it's important to assess your nicotine needs beforehand. The nicotine dose delivered by a vaporizer depends on the device's power and the e-liquid's concentration. To choose the right e-cigarette model and liquid, you n ...

25
Mar
2024

Covid: Is vaccination of children being considered in France?

In the United States, vaccination of children began on November 8. Of the 28 million children involved, more than 10% have already received a first dose from Pfizer, or 2.6 million children. In Israel, vaccination of the youngest children began in mid-November, and Canada has also just authoriz ...

22
Nov
2021

Covid 19: Understanding the new measures in 5 questions

o be extended to all adults to deal with the 5th wave of the Covid-19 epidemic. In practice, the booster injection more commonly known as the Third dose of vaccine, will be available for all adults aged 18 years and above from 27 November 2021. From this date, all adults over 18 years of age w ...

26
Nov
2021

Dietary supplements: how to use them properly?

lowing information: • the list of ingredients, with the precise name of the nutrients and substances contained in the product • the recommended daily dose • warnings regarding exceeding the recommended daily dose, as well as the fact that the consumption of a dietary supplement can ...

04
Apr
2023

Vaccination pass: who is affected by the update of the vaccination certificate on February 1, 2022?

and were surprised because this message announces the expiration of your vaccination pass on February 15, while you have indeed received your booster dose. This message was sent yesterday to people who contracted Covid-19 and received an initial vaccination with a single dose, and then received t ...

03
Feb
2022

Making your own iced tea: 4 methods to try

k with ice cubes placed in a pitcher or directly in your glass. Here are the steps to follow: 1- Use the tea of your choice but double the usual dose so as to prepare a concentrated infusion. 2- Adjust the water temperature and brewing time according to the tea variety you used. 3- Fill ...

11
July
2022

Portion per person: how to measure the right amount of food?

olume on your plate should not exceed that of your closed fist. To note: for bread, one serving is equivalent to one-third of a baguette. How to dose meat and other proteins? To eat a balanced diet and preserve your muscle mass, you need to eat two servings of protein per day. You can choose ...

04
Nov
2022

Beauty gummies: the trend decoded in 5 questions.

g on vitamins and minerals. It is important to be careful not to confuse this type of product with candy, which can lead you to exceed the recommended dose (generally two gummies per day maximum for a sugar content of less than 5 g in total). 5- How to use gummies properly? The golden rule with beau ...

20
Mar
2023

Dietary supplements and cancer: 5 products to avoid

dies have revealed that this dietary supplement can worsen the effects of treatments on the liver. There is a risk of liver damage regardless of the dose ingested, according to the report by the French Food Safety Agency (Afssa) dated December 14, 2007. It is therefore not recommended to take it th ...

11
July
2024

Seasonal Depression: Understanding Light Therapy in 5 Questions

very sunny days such as when skiing for example. What are the contraindications of light therapy? The effectiveness of light therapy is linked to the dose of light received, so this method does not work for people with cataracts because the condition prevents photons from penetrating the lens. It i ...

14
Feb
2007

Royal Jelly: A Concentrate of Vitality

ine and essential nutrients. How to do a royal jelly cure? A royal jelly treatment is recommended in cases of physical and intellectual fatigue, at a dose of 300 mg to 750 mg of fresh jelly per day, to be taken before breakfast for four to six weeks. Note: this substance is potentially allergenic a ...

05
Feb
2008

Saffron: Everything You Need to Know About This Precious Spice in 5 Questions

ve it exceptional aromatic qualities. It owes most of its aroma to safranal (a volatile oil). This spice is marketed in two forms: filaments and small doses of powder. On average, one dose is needed for a dish intended for 4 to 6 people. Note: while powdered spice is added directly to dishes, saff ...

25
Nov
2008

Monkfish with Saffron: A Festive Recipe

illets. 20 g of butter. 4 shallots. 10 cl of dry white wine. 15 cl of tomato coulis or pulp. 30 cl of liquid or vegetable cream. saffron threads or a dose of powdered saffron. salt and pepper. Preparation of ingredients Although it is a festive dish, preparing monkfish with saffron is effortless. 1 ...

28
Dec
2011

Insomnia: Melatonin is not a miracle cure

drowsiness could pose a safety risk. What are the recommendations? According to the experts at ANSES, it is appropriate in all cases to not exceed a dose of 2 mg of melatonin per day. The National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety recommends discussing it with your doct ...

26
Apr
2018

Let's go to the sea with Doisneau : a photo exhibition in La Rochelle

images', walked his curious eye through the ports and beaches and captured there as if by chance images not devoid of humour. There is indeed a good dose of mischievous humour and tenderness in the portrait of the woman with the straw hat photographed from behind on the Beach of Les Sables d'Olo ...

13
Aug
2021

Pink October: 5 misconceptions about breast cancer

ng diagnosis. While it's perfectly normal to have these fears, on the other hand, it's wrong to think that radiation exposure is dangerous. The dose received from a full breast exam of both breasts is about 4.7 milligrays. In comparison, a lumbar x-ray is 2-4 times more radiating and a single ...

04
Oct
2021

Health: 5 misconceptions about vitamin C

es from your garden, try to eat them right after picking: that's when they are richest in nutrients, including the precious vitamin C. 5- In high doses, vitamin C can be toxic Even if you take a course of vitamin tablets while eating fruit, there is no risk of overdosing. This is because vita ...

12
Oct
2021

Unusual: snake venom in medicines

ary, these components are not harmful because, in the drugs, the researchers use only one of the molecules contained in the venom and at a much lower dose than in animals. While venom is toxic because it contains many highly concentrated molecules, in small doses, the same molecule can have benef ...

21
Oct
2021