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Health: Understanding Migraine in 5 Questions

r attacks. These triggers include individual factors (worries, annoyances, overwork leading to stress, intense physical or intellectual efforts), the menstrual cycle in women, certain weather conditions (sudden temperature changes), strong smells, bright lights, and dietary factors. The consumption ...

06
Feb
2007

Sweating: 5 unusual facts

ains a humidity level conducive to their proliferation. Epilation is a good way to limit the development of bacteria and therefore bad odors. The menstrual cycle affects sweat The smell of sweat is more intense in women just before their period. This is because the so-called apocrine glands ...

18
Aug
2015

Endometriosis: 7 Things to Know About This Little-Known Disease

nce of ovarian hormones. They behave like the uterine lining under the influence of hormones: they multiply, bleed, and leave fibrous scars with each menstrual cycle. The disease generally manifests as chronic inflammatory reactions and can lead to the formation of scar tissue on the affected organ ...

13
Mar
2017

Breast self-examination: why and how to do it? Note: Self-examination of the breasts is an important practice for early detection of breast cancer. It is recommended that women perform regular self-examinations to familiarize themselves with the nor

It is preferable to perform this examination 2 to 3 days after the end of menstruation because: => the tissues are more supple at this point in the menstrual cycle => self-examination should be repeated every month at the same time for accurate comparison. How to perform a visual inspection? How ...

16
Oct
2020

Constipation: stop the myths!

o three times more likely than men to be affected, especially at certain times of their lives such as pregnancy, menopause and the second half of the menstrual cycle. This is also the case for elderly people living in EHPAD, due to sedentary lifestyle and insufficient hydration. Despite this, it ...

02
Mar
2023

Plant: Santolina Little Cypress in 8 questions

ed as a medicinal plant with antispasmodic, emmenagogue and vermifuge properties. It is recommended for painful menstruation as it relieves spasms and regulates the menstrual cycle. Finally, another use of santolina is to place flowering branches in cupboards to protect clothes from moths thanks t ...

21
Apr
2023

Pink October: Is breast pain a symptom of cancer?

st pain or mastodynia at some point in their lives. However, most of the time, the cause of this pain is not serious. It is sometimes related to the menstrual cycle because breasts can become painful, tense, and swollen before menstruation or due to other hormonal variations (poorly balanced contra ...

28
Oct
2024