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Bees are truly unique creatures. Almost all products of their vital activity are used by humans. Since ancient times, the medicinal properties of honey and other substances obtained in the process of beekeeping have been known. Especially significant is the fact that all these products are recognized not only by folk, but also by official medicine
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Bad breath (halitosis) can be a consequence of dental diseases (gingivitis, stomatitis, caries), digestive problems, and dysfunction of the salivary glands. Sometimes it is caused by smoking or eating certain foods. The problem needs to be addressed: bad breath lowers self-esteem and causes problems in society. A radical solution is to eliminate the cause that caused the halitosis, but this can not always be done quickly. In this case, a specialist comes to the rescue
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The season of activity of viral infections is in full swing. Anyone can get sick, but the probability of this unpleasant event can and should be minimized. There are a number of rules, following which will help either completely avoid getting the flu or ARVI, or transfer the disease in a mild form and without significant complications. How to prevent seasonal infections will be discussed in this article
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Traveling around the world, many try to taste the most exotic dishes of national cuisines. There is even the so-called gastronomic tourism, which, according to gourmets, not only allows you to get new sensations, but is also able to show the life of other peoples from a completely unexpected side
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Each person has mild ailments that he suffers "on his feet", trying not to seek medical help. The situation is much more unpleasant for those who similarly try to ignore the signs of serious ailments. In such cases, inaction can lead a person to a hospital bed and cause various complications
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Polyoxidonium refers to immunomodulatory drugs. It affects certain links of immunity, thereby increasing the body's resistance to various infections - viruses, bacteria, fungi
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As a child, each of us was repeatedly advised to stop hunching over, straighten our backs and walk with our heads held high. Parents, teachers and educators talked about this, but not all followed the most useful recommendation. The result became noticeable already in adolescence, manifested not only with a stoop, but also with a deterioration in well-being
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The attitude of nutritionists to snacks is often negative, but only because people choose the most high-calorie foods with an increased amount of "fast" carbohydrates as a snack: cookies, buns, chips, sweets. However, the benefits of snacking for weight loss are clear: a person avoids the intense hunger associated with overeating and does not gain weight - but only if the food for the meal is chosen correctly
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Life expectancy in different regions of the Earth is not the same. It is influenced by social stability, economic well-being, accessibility and level of medical care, everyday comfort, literacy of the population in the field of compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards, and many other factors. However, one parameter remains common to almost all countries of the world: women live on average 7-10 years longer than men. Today we will talk about the reasons for this phenome
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By-products (liver) are the edible internal organs of farm animals and birds. They have long been used for food, are part of the favorite dishes of different peoples of the world. Despite this, many treat the liver with a fair amount of suspicion, preferring not to include it in their diet. In fact, offal is quite worthy to take a place on your table
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Not every person who behaves eccentrically or strange to other people is a psychopath. Deviations in behavior and character are considered pathological if they can be traced in a person from adolescence, spread to several different aspects of his life and lead to personal and social problems
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We live in an era of rapid introduction of scientific and technological advances into everyday life. This process has a very noticeable effect on everyday life: every year there are devices that make it easier for housewives to do housework. In particular, the arsenal of kitchen equipment is constantly being updated, which makes it possible to increase the efficiency of food processing
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The popular joke that there are no healthy people, but there are under-examined, is considered by most of us to be the pure truth, because every now and then we have to hear that we are all sick almost from school. It is difficult to say if this is really so, because too often people are treated for non-existent diseases, and sometimes they call a disease that is something else
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Spring has come - the season of the awakening of nature. Since ancient times, people have tried to supplement their spring menu with fresh plant foods. Today, most Russians can consume it all year round, but greenhouse plants, as a rule, do not stand comparison with greens of soil origin
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The word "onychocryptosis" is unfamiliar to most people, meanwhile, this is what doctors call a very common problem: ingrowth of the edge of the nail into the surrounding tissue, which causes an inflammatory process. Usually, the disease affects the big toes, and is accompanied by redness, swelling, and in advanced cases, the release of pus. Patients complain of pain worsening when walking, problems with choosing shoes
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Foods with high sugar content are attractive to most people - this is a scientifically proven fact. But still, the life of a sweet tooth is rarely cloudless: their favorite dishes do too much damage to their health and appearance. Fortunately, this negative impact can be minimized. You just need to understand which sweets are the most harmful, and how they can be replaced
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The color of plants is due to the presence of certain chemical compounds in them. Let's talk about what the different colors of vegetables and fruits mean and what properties they give them
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The effect of déjà vu (from the French déjà vu, "already seen") is very common. Psychologists say that about 97% of people experience such a state at least once in their life. With déjà vu, it seems to a person that the situation in the present repeats the one in which he already once fell, and he clearly realizes that this is impossible. Some kind of detachment from reality is observed, there is a simultaneous "living" of events in the past and in the pre
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In the modern world, the problem of obesity and related diseases has become truly global. Our ancestors, who, as a rule, were engaged in hard physical labor, were more concerned about the search for food than about its excess, but fat people met even then (although much less often than now). Therefore, the idea of losing weight through dietary restrictions is by no means new. From our point of view, many diets popular in the past look wild
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Sometimes people who were born with complex, incurable mental disorders have exceptional talents that are absolutely unattainable for others. Such individuals are called savants. We want to tell the readers about some of them
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Sometimes it seems that modern society is divided into two camps: the representatives of the first are sure that only women should be responsible for contraception, the representatives of the second, accordingly, are sure that this is the lot of men. Meanwhile, the issue of contraception has quite a few aspects - both psychological and legal and, of course, medical
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Varicose veins are familiar to many, according to statistics, more than half of the entire adult population suffers from this disease. Deep vein thrombosis seems to be much more dangerous, since this ailment at the initial stages can go unnoticed, and in advanced cases it threatens with a serious danger - thrombosis
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The phenomenon of improving the condition of patients when taking drugs that do not contain active substances, the so-called placebo effect, has been known for a very long time. The mechanism of its work is still not fully understood, but scientists have accumulated a lot of interesting information about this phenomenon
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According to statistics, almost 80% of the world's inhabitants suffer from arthrosis. This disease is characterized by the gradual destruction of the cartilage tissue lining the inner surfaces of the joints. It is especially unpleasant that the disease often affects young people: starting from the age of 30, the likelihood of developing pathology steadily increases
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Testosterone is a product of the adrenal cortex, in addition, in men it is produced by special cells located in the testes, and in women - in the ovaries. Yes, women also have a small amount of this hormone. The hormone takes an active part in the formation of male secondary sexual characteristics; its concentration determines the intensity of spermatogenesis and sexual behavior of the stronger sex
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Sweating has a vital role in protecting the body from overheating. Sweat glands are located over the entire surface of the body, their work is regulated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. The intensity of the normal secretion of fluid by the sweat glands varies from person to person. Therefore, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is only spoken of when profuse sweating causes constant discomfort, which significantly reduces the quality of life
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It seems that just recently you brought your baby from the hospital, but time has flown by, and now he is going to join the first children's team in his life. How to prepare your child for kindergarten? What needs to be taught to facilitate the adaptation process? What to say and how to behave so that the baby will endure the changes in his life painlessly? We will try to find answers to these questions
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Sooner or later, everyone's hair turns gray. Many people try to hide these changes by restoring their natural hair color with dyeing, or by radically changing it in order to create a completely new look. Everyone knows that gray hair is a sign of approaching old age, which means that you need to get rid of it
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Such a nuisance as an attack of thrush happened to almost every woman at least once in her life. The widespread prevalence of the disease is explained by the fact that the causative agent of the disease belongs to the so-called conditionally pathogenic microflora that lives on the mucous membranes of any human body and is activated only under favorable conditions
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The likelihood of conception is directly related to the quality of sperm that a man's body produces. This means that the father-to-be must take care of his health. In the period preceding conception, it is important to be especially careful and try to follow the advice that we offer to the attention of readers
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Music therapy is a method of treatment that has caused and is causing a lot of controversy regarding its effectiveness. However, the facts are unforgiving: in the course of numerous studies, the healing effects of music on the body have been scientifically confirmed. Since then, in a number of countries, the technique has been included in the complex therapy of diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, pain in the back and spine, psychosomatic disorders and many
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Pregnancy is a special period in a woman's life. At this time, changes in the hormonal background take place, which not only affect the work of all organs and systems of the body, but also cause new, unusual emotions. By the time of childbirth, many expectant mothers experience anxiety. Let's talk about the fears that most often worry women on the eve of childbirth
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Changes in lifestyle (for example, diet), emotional stress, infectious diseases, and taking certain medications can be the cause of hormonal disruption. In order to be able to consult a doctor on time and minimize the malfunctions arising in the body, hormonal disruptions must be monitored
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Horseradish is one of the most common garden plants. It is unpretentious and requires almost no maintenance. In many garden plots, horseradish, like a weed, grows exorbitantly and causes a lot of trouble for the owners. All parts of the plant are used for culinary purposes: hot seasonings are made from the root, the leaves are added to homemade canned food, meat and fish are baked in them
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Everyone is familiar with the common cold, and almost everyone believes that they have sufficient knowledge and experience to properly treat it. In fact, most people make mistakes when trying to get rid of rhinitis, and share numerous misconceptions about it
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A person lives in society. Each of us is constantly or from time to time surrounded by other people, forced to contact them, to face other people's opinions and unpredictable reactions to some words and actions. In this case, conflicts of interest are inevitable, which means that disputes and quarrels are inevitable
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Burnout syndrome (EBS) is a negative reaction of the body to prolonged stress associated with the performance of professional duties. It often occurs among managers or employees in responsible positions, but they are not the only ones at risk. CMEA can also develop in a person, due to professional responsibilities, dealing with the troubles of other people (doctors, social workers, etc.)
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Every woman has her own preferences in the use of those products that help us look good, feel young and effective. It can be very upsetting when the purchased perfumery and cosmetic products not only do not meet our expectations, but also cause health problems
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects 1% to 3% of people. The predisposition to the disease is largely determined by hereditary factors, but in young children, symptoms are practically not manifested. Most OCD is diagnosed first between the ages of 10 and 30
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Testosterone is a male sex hormone, an androgen, the main amount of which is produced by special cells located in the seminal glands. It plays an important role in the growth of the musculoskeletal system, the development and functioning of the male reproductive system. During adulthood, he is responsible for the formation of secondary sexual characteristics in boys