Any viral infection, whether it is ARVI or temperature, changes the human immune system. People who have had COVID-19 claim that after the disease they began to notice a constant loss of strength, decreased performance, lethargy, deterioration of mood, headaches, shortness of breath during exercise, and exacerbation of chronic diseases. What vitamins should be taken to "invigorate" the immune system after COVID-19?
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we seem to have forgotten that there are other, albeit less dangerous, unpleasant viruses in the world. They are especially active during the transitional seasons—autumn and spring. Why do we catch colds so often during this period, and how do we recover as quickly as possible?
Warts appear on your skin for no apparent reason, and they do not look nice. Are warts a disease or a cosmetic defect, and is it necessary to remove them?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of a strong immune system. But can it be strengthened with vitamins and supplements? And does it make sense to take them during an illness?
Si vive lejos de la costa, pasa la mayor parte del día en el interior y no consume diariamente alimentos que contengan hígado de bacalao, lo más probable es que tenga una deficiencia de vitamina D. ¿Qué es y qué cantidad se considera suficiente?
Adenoids are one of the most common health problems in children. In this article, we will discuss what adenoids are, what types of modern treatment exist, and what kind of prevention is necessary to ensure you and your children don’t need to worry about them.
The notion that microbes are "absolute evil" leads caring parents to protect children from contact with soil, plants, animals, sterilize surfaces and utensils. Is it worth it?
Una persona no puede vivir sin corazón, hígado, estómago o riñones. Sin embargo, se puede vivir sin apéndice. Para muchas personas, la finalidad de este órgano es un misterio. ¿Es necesario? ¿Y causa más problemas de los que vale?
Científicos de la Universidad de Tel Aviv han logrado un gran avance en la investigación que podría conducir a una victoria sobre el VIH y el SIDA en un futuro próximo.
Even well-intentioned parents can be overbearing in raising and caring for their children. What are the common mistakes we make when trying to take good care of our children?
Mucha gente cree que si no se trata un resfriado, pasará en siete días, y si se trata, entonces pasará en una semana. Durante este tiempo, el cuerpo supera las infecciones respiratorias agudas. Afortunadamente, hay formas de ayudar al cuerpo a acelerar el proceso de curación.
Frecuentemente nos quejamos de la falta de energía. Este problema se ha agravado especialmente durante la pandemia. Todavía no se ha inventado el cargador para individuos, pero es posible aumentar los niveles de energía sin necesidad de tomar café.
Some people rarely suffer from sore throats, while others can get a sore throat and even loss of voice from extremely cold beverages. Why is this, and can you do anything to protect against sore throats?
There are two good reasons to get vaccinated: to protect yourself and to protect those around you who for some reason cannot get vaccinated. When we get a vaccine, our body learns to resist real viruses and bacteria to defend itself against them. What are common myths about vaccines?
Have you ever experienced a sore throat or had difficulty swallowing? It may be caused by tonsillitis. Let’s look at the causes of it and how to treat it.
According to data from the World Allergy Association, up to 40 % of the world’s population suffers from an allergy. Allergies can start at any age, and no one is immune to them. Let’s look at nine of the reasons for this.
Every mother wants her baby to grow up healthy and develop a strong immune system. Some believe that vitamins and natural foods for the baby are key, while others think that breastfeeding is most important. Let’s look at how to boost immunity in children.
La gente suele quejarse de su sistema inmunitario no tiene ni idea de cómo revisarlo. Sin embargo, al hacerse un análisis de sangre general, ya ha dado el primer paso. ¿Cuál es el siguiente?
¿Por qué los animales se lamen las heridas? Lo hacen porque la saliva favorece la cicatrización y la desinfección gracias a la enzima lisozima. Tanto la saliva humana como la animal contienen lisozimas.
Frecuentemente se observa que los hombres y las mujeres responden de forma diferente a diversos factores, como las enfermedades. Veamos las diferencias entre la inmunidad de los hombres y la de las mujeres.
¿Por qué luchar contra el estrés? Después de un ataque de nervios, solemos calmarnos y seguir adelante. Sin embargo, el hecho es que el cuerpo suele estar sometido a estrés, lo que afecta no solo al sistema nervioso.
La principal tarea de la inmunidad es la eliminación de las células enemigas o propias infectadas. No debe reaccionar ante las sanas. Cuando esto sucede, se produce una enfermedad autoinmune, y el cuerpo esencialmente comienza a luchar contra sí mismo.
During the plague centuries ago, some people were with the sick and did not become infected. This phenomenon is called innate immunity. Is there a similar immunity to cancer?
Las proteínas son esenciales para el funcionamiento normal del organismo. Veamos qué significa tener un déficit de proteínas y cómo consumir más.
Even young children know that vitamin C is beneficial. During a pandemic, many decided that vitamin C was a cure—all for any disease. Let's figure out when vitamin C is really needed, and when it can be harmful.