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Pain. You've certainly experienced this sensation at some point in your life. But do you know how it arises, what the causes are, and how it can be relieved most effectively? Let’s take a look behind the “biological scenes”! What is pain? It is a defensive mechanism, your body's self-protective reflex that draws attention to some danger or harmful effect and triggers a specific action for defense/survival. […]
Iontophoresis is a specialized electrotherapy technique that uses electric current to locally deliver an active ingredient through the skin. The principle is simple: the current "drives" ionic (charged) drug molecules through the upper layers of the skin (stratum corneum) into the targeted tissue. This can bypass the digestive tract and first-pass hepatic metabolism while achieving higher local concentrations of the active ingredient [5].
Muscle atrophy refers to the process by which the functional muscle mass — and therefore muscle strength — continuously declines. Today there are two causes of muscle atrophy: lack of movement (a much more common cause) and a disease affecting the muscle (rare). Lack of movement – the main cause of muscle atrophy I write about this in detail here: The effects of lack of movement on your body. I will summarize briefly. The […]
Previously I wrote that tennis elbow is not only a problem for tennis players — well, the same is true for golfer's elbow: many people suffer pain from golfer's elbow having at most seen a golf club on TV. This inflammation can arise from the most everyday movements. Its treatment must be taken seriously, because simple actions like [...]
Impotence is undoubtedly one of those conditions men would like to avoid as much as possible during their lives; nevertheless, medical surveys show that today every second man over the age of 30 struggles with erectile problems. What can lie behind sexual dysfunction, how can it be prevented, and if it has already appeared — how can this problem be treated?
Tennis elbow develops as a result of overuse. It's not only athletes who suffer from it. It can affect people who have never held a tennis racket. The unpleasant complaints are not easy to get rid of.
It is estimated that 16–20 thousand people in Hungary develop deep vein thrombosis each year, and several thousand die from its complications – even though thrombosis and its dangerous complication, pulmonary embolism, could be avoided! I write here about this “insidious foe”, deep vein thrombosis. What exactly does deep vein thrombosis mean? When blood "clots" in one of your veins and a blood clot (so-called thrombus) forms, then […]
Snoring spoils many people's nights. According to one study, 40–50% of the population snores (both men and women). However, it matters how severe the snoring is – while positional snorers only snore in certain body positions and there are several clever solutions to their problem, those suffering from sleep apnea can stop getting oxygen for long seconds due to snoring, which can have [...]
One of the most beautiful periods in a woman's life is when she carries a child beneath her heart. This time is full of new experiences, anticipation and strong emotions – yet it is undeniable that this condition often brings health problems that should be treated as early as possible. From an etymological perspective the topic is also interesting: is someone "pregnant" or "in a blessed state"? Pregnancy varicose veins can really make the pregnancy feel burdensome. In this article I review how it differs from ordinary varicose veins, how you can prevent it, and which home devices are safe to use for expectant mothers.
Back pain is one of the most common ailments today. More and more people suffer from it, and it is not easy to get rid of. If you have back pain, you can probably blame yourself. You sit hunched in front of a monitor for hours, then sit in traffic in your car or on the bus, and finally flop down on your couch to watch your usual evening series. You don’t move, you avoid exercise, and you may be carrying some extra weight. Don’t be surprised if your untrained, weakened back-supporting muscles can’t do their job and don’t hold your spine firmly—that’s the cause of the unpleasant back pain. You can say goodbye to back pain, but you can’t expect that from just a couple of pills.
If you or your partner snores, you know how taxing nights can be. Snoring not only disturbs those around you – it also reduces the quality of your own rest. The good news is that if your snoring stems from nasal congestion, allergies or airway issues, salt therapy can help you regain free breathing.
