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Sprouted seeds and grains of cereals are considered one of the healthiest types of food. They are easily absorbed, combine well with other products and contain the maximum amount of biologically active substances necessary for the normal functioning of all organs and systems of the human body. In addition, sprouts have another extremely important quality: they are usually eaten raw and practically not stored, which allows them to be consumed with maximum benefit
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Doctors say that among adult Russians, people who are not at all familiar with back pain are very rare. At the same time, the vast majority of patients who periodically experience this malaise are in no hurry to seek medical help
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that affects mood and general well-being. Sometimes it may be sufficient to normalize depression to treat depression
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Hypoglycemia is a medical condition associated with abnormally low blood glucose levels. People suffering from diabetes mellitus, severe liver and pancreatic diseases, malfunctions of the digestive tract, dysfunctions of the endocrine glands (adrenal cortex, pituitary gland, etc.), some infectious diseases (encephalitis, meningitis) can face hypoglycemic attacks
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The eyes are a unique organ in their structure, thanks to which a person receives about 80% of information about the world around him: about the shape, color, size, movement, as well as many other parameters of objects or phenomena. But how much do we know about our most valuable sense organ, which, according to the scientist Sechenov, provides us with about a thousand different sensations per minute?
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The history of buckwheat cultivation is more than five thousand years old. The groats obtained from this plant are used to make cereals, soups, casseroles and puddings, and flour is made from it, which is one of the main ingredients of noodles, popular in many countries. Buckwheat dishes are healthy and tasty, they go well with meat, milk, eggs, mushrooms, fruits and vegetables
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Menopause, or menopause, is a normal process of cessation of a woman's fertility, accompanied by serious hormonal changes in the body. Menopause usually begins between the ages of 50 and 55, but the characteristics of this process are very individual
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According to the results of recent studies, the average inhabitant of the Earth spends about three hours a day watching television. In a lifetime, TV takes more than 9 years from everyone. Given that most of the information obtained in this way is irrelevant, it is difficult to imagine an occupation more useless
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Vision correction is one of the least traumatic surgical procedures. Nevertheless, it is natural to worry about the forthcoming intervention. Another thing is when fear interferes with rationally perceiving what is happening and generally living. Basically, people are afraid of a distorted view of the course of the operation. The founder and director of the Omicron network of ophthalmological clinics, Alexander Padar, spoke about this procedure in as much detail as possible
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A lot has been said about the effect of fasting days on the body - both about the advantages and disadvantages. It is believed that a fasting day in the form of a short-term mono-diet is useful, contributing to the effective elimination of toxins from the body, while irregular, unnecessarily long, spontaneous fasting days only lead to poor health. How to benefit from a gentle diet and not harm yourself? Consider the main advantages and disadvantages of fasting days and their
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Woodlouse is a nondescript, unpretentious plant that is widespread throughout our country. It grows rapidly, and sometimes fills the plots, bringing a lot of grief to gardeners. Perhaps they would be less upset if they knew that woodlice is a valuable medicinal raw material
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Each malfunction of the organs and systems of the human body, as a rule, is manifested by a whole complex of symptoms. In particular, health problems often cause the appearance of cosmetic defects in the form of rashes on the face. Experienced doctors know that the localization of pimples usually depends on what disease the patient is suffering from
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Scientists are still arguing about how long ago Homo sapiens appeared on Earth. The following is precisely known: about 40 thousand years ago, our distant ancestors already lived on all continents. With a huge cultural difference, in the physiological and anatomical sense, they were very similar to modern people. Scientists believe that Homo sapiens continues to evolve today. Moreover, his body is influenced not only by natural factors (especially those that cause genetic
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Fireweed (ivan tea) is one of the most famous medicinal plants in Russia. Our ancestors not only used its leaves for food, but also used them in the treatment of many diseases. This is not surprising: fireweed grows almost everywhere, gives a high yield and has a wide range of medicinal properties
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The number of people with vision problems is growing rapidly. According to forecasts, by 2020, about 2.5 billion people on Earth will need vision correction with glasses or contact lenses. According to statistics, only 20% of these patients prefer lenses to glasses. To a large extent, many misconceptions about contact lenses are "to blame" for this
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The born baby must adapt to new living conditions within a short time. Some organs and systems of his body are not yet ready for full-fledged work, therefore, a newborn is going through a number of so-called transient (transitional) states, the external manifestations of which can cause anxiety. It is important to distinguish such conditions from pathologies in which the child needs immediate medical attention
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Food products are subject to comprehensive study, and scientists receive new information about their properties and effects on the human body. Unfortunately, this intelligent and natural process has an unpleasant side effect from time to time: certain types of food are periodically declared “harmful” or even “deadly” for no good reason
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If the mother has to artificially feed the baby due to serious health problems, there is nothing to be done - you will have to feed milk substitutes. However, pediatricians note that it is not so rare that women, without good reason, do not intend to breastfeed a child for a long time, or they are not going to feed him at all, relying on the existence of milk formulas
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The concept of "gluten" (otherwise, gluten) unites a group of proteins that make up rye, barley and wheat. For most people, eating foods that contain gluten are not only safe but also very healthy. However, there are a number of myths about the negative effects that gluten supposedly has on human health
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Each person is gifted by nature, but everyone's abilities are different. Propensity for artistic creativity is not always accompanied by high intelligence. For example, it is known that children with mental retardation often have a talent for painting, arts and crafts or acting
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Despite the broad indications for use, there are still contraindications to this method. These are skin pathologies in the place where electrodes should be applied, malignant tumor diseases, as well as a rare pathology - intolerance to electric current, even weak
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Obesity is today called the disease of the 21st century - this is how the number of overweight people has increased over the past 100 years. What caused the growth of fat people on the planet? How not to get into their ranks? Consider the five main prerequisites for increasing body weight in modern conditions
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Women between the ages of forty and sixty often experience specific discomfort caused by menopause or menopause. The article provides an overview of the causes and stages of the climacteric period, its first signs, symptoms and treatment. Before using drugs, consult a gynecologist
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All parents are ready for the baby to pee often and a lot. Since the introduction of absorbent diapers, keeping your baby dry is no problem. But if the grown up baby continues to urinate in his pants, parents begin to feel anxiety - is this normal, or does the baby have urinary incontinence?
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Health and attractiveness are eternal values, in pursuit of which people often use the most extraordinary ingredients and techniques. Let's take a look at 11 of the most exotic and sometimes not the most pleasant spa treatments that a person agrees to in pursuit of beauty and youth
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The life of a modern child is extremely active and complex. The information load that the student is experiencing was never dreamed of by the students of the past. In such a situation, the child needs constant care and good nutrition in order to maintain health and high performance
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The skin of the hands reacts sharply to aggressive environmental factors
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Specialists in the field of cosmetology often note that not all women know how to take care of their skin. Many women use cosmetics incorrectly, ineptly use various procedures, lacking accurate information about their real impact and sharing numerous misconceptions about this. All this does not have the best effect on appearance, and sometimes on well-being
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One of the beneficial properties given to humans by nature is the ability to experience fear. It is this skill that is designed to signal the approach of a dangerous situation and help to avoid it in advance in order to save life. However, if fear is intrusive and not justified, it can seriously limit a person's ability to socialize and self-actualize. This pathological fear is called a phobia
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Houseplants should be in every home. They rid the indoor air from excess carbon dioxide and harmful impurities, saturate it with oxygen and moisture, and release substances that have a beneficial effect on health. The microclimate of the nursery especially needs to be improved, and keeping green “pets” is one of the most effective and convenient ways to achieve this goal
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Methods of psychological correction based on the artistic creativity of patients have been used since the 40s of the last century. Although the popularity of art therapy is growing, many people know little about this type of treatment, and at times share many misconceptions about it
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According to materials published by WHO, urinary incontinence is the most common urogynecological problem. In our country, about 30 million women suffer from it. The pathology itself is not considered dangerous, but it significantly reduces the quality of life and causes serious psychological discomfort. Many patients are embarrassed to talk about their problem even to gynecologists and seek help only with advanced pathology, which is fraught with the most unpleasant complica
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The constant inclusion in the diet of foods that help cleanse the liver does not provide a quick effect. But this method is affordable, gentle and quite acceptable even in the presence of chronic ailments. We offer a list of such products to the attention of our readers
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Eczema is a non-infectious skin lesion characterized by severe itching, redness, weeping, crusting and flaking. This is a very common disease: eczema of various origins accounts for almost 40% of all skin diseases
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To begin with, a separate ailment called salt deposition simply does not exist. In fact, this is the common name for metabolic disorders leading to the development of a number of diseases. There are medical and physiotherapeutic methods for relieving pain and slowing down the growth of osteophytes. However, you should not neglect the publicly available recipes for traditional medicine
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The chia plant, or Spanish sage, is native to South America. Since ancient times, the indigenous population of the continent has used its seeds for food: small, but very nutritious grains, shaped like beans. The Indians knew about the beneficial properties of chia seeds, and used them to maintain vitality and increase endurance before serious physical exertion
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Treatment for thyroid dysfunction usually involves taking medications containing iodine. Medicinal plants can be of great help in therapy. In cases where patients do not tolerate iodine-containing drugs, herbal treatment is often the only way to normalize the situation
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The eyes are one of the most vulnerable areas on the face, so age-related changes concern them first of all. Is it possible to maintain a youthful look for many years, and what procedures do cosmetologists offer to achieve this goal?
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Hypertension (persistent increase in blood pressure) affects about 20% of the world's population. Most patients take medications prescribed by doctors to maintain pressure at a more or less acceptable level. However, you can fight hypertension with folk remedies
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Gallstone disease is caused by metabolic disorders. It occurs when an excess of cholesterol or bilirubin is formed in the body, which are normally excreted in the bile through the intestines. As a result, bile becomes thick and viscous, crystals are formed in it, which then grow together. Small stones and sand can come out through the biliary tract, but calculi with a diameter of more than 1.5-2 cm usually accumulate in the gallbladder, and sometimes clog the lumens of the du