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What is Wound Exudate? Main Types and Why Does it Occur

July 12, 2021 0

Wound exudate is a set of substances and elements that are extravasated in a lesion or inflammatory process. Commonly, people refer to it as what comes out of the wound, the fluid from the wound, …

What are the Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis?

July 11, 2021 0

Multiple sclerosis is a complex and heterogeneous autoimmune disease. It affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Some scientists call it the disease with a thousand faces. Here, we’ll look …

What is Polymyositis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

July 10, 2021 0

Polymyositis is a rare disease in which inflammation develops in certain area of the body. It occurs more frequently in women and people between the ages of 30 and 50. It also forms a subtype …

What is Reiter’s Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

July 9, 2021 0

Reiter’s syndrome is a type of arthritis that occurs after an infection. This syndrome doesn’t only affect the joints, as you might expect from arthritis, but has consequences on different parts of the body. Here, …

Usnea Lichen: Benefits, Uses and Possible Risks

July 6, 2021 0

With an appearance similar to gray or greenish hair, usnea is the term used to refer to a genus of lichens in the Parmeliaceae family. In general, lichens are organisms that result from the symbiosis …

What is Pagophagia? The Desire to Consume Ice or Iced Drinks

July 6, 2021 0

Pagophagia is the desire to eat ice or to consume ice-cold drinks. It may be caused by a neurological disorder or mental deficiency. However, there have been cases of people with no previous illness who …

What is Black Cohosh? Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

July 1, 2021 0

Black cohosh, or Actaea racemosa, is a plant with large leaves and tall clusters of white flowers native to North America. Both its flowers and roots were used by Native Americans in the treatment of …

Mahanarayan Oil: Benefits, Uses, Risks and Contraindications

June 25, 2021 0

Mahanarayan oil, also known as mahanarayana thailam, is a preparation widely used in Ayurvedic medicine due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and soothing qualities. It’s made from a base of sesame oil processed with various medicinal …

Chrysanthemum Tea: Benefits and Possible Side Effects

June 24, 2021 0

Chrysanthemum tea is a natural drink that you can make from the dried flowers of the plant. Defined by its light golden tone, it boasts a soft and floral taste that’s similar to that of …

Fulvic Acid: Benefits, Uses and Possible Side Effects

June 21, 2021 0

Fulvic acid belongs to a family of organic acids that are naturally a part of humus, a part of the soil. You can find it in soil, marine sediments, sewage, and in compost. It’s one …

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