Vitamin D
Vitamin D (otherwise – calciferol) is vital for the functioning of all organs and systems of the body. It is formed under the influence of ultraviolet rays and comes from the outside with food. What foods contain… Read More »Vitamin D
Black cohosh
Black cohosh is a perennial herb from the Zhovtetsevi family, which until the 17th century grew only on the Atlantic coast of North America and was used by the Indians for painful monthly, difficult childbirths,… Read More »Black cohosh
Alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is prescribed for many diseases and widely used by athletes due to its natural beneficial properties. What kind of substance is it, what are its effects and influences on the human body and how… Read More »Alpha-lipoic acid
Varicocele
What is a Varicocele Varicoceles are a disease of the veins which drain the testicles resulting in swelling of the veins. These veins and the valves which normally allow for one way drainage of blood… Read More »Varicocele
Ashwagandha
Facts about Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng) is a medicinal plant used in some traditional medicine practices. Some research suggests that ashwagandha may reduce anxiety and chronic stress in some… Read More »Ashwagandha
Liver Cyst
A liver cyst is formed when a connective tissue capsule within the liver is filled with a liquid or gel-like substance. The color of the fluid can be clear yellow but may also be mud colored… Read More »Liver Cyst
Hypertension
Key Facts Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is a serious pathological condition that significantly increases the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system, brain, kidneys and other diseases. An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 worldwide have… Read More »Hypertension
Spondylosis
What is Spondylosis? Spondylosis (spinal osteoarthritis) is a degenerative disorder that can cause loss of normal spinal structure and function. Although aging is the primary cause, the location and rate of degeneration is individual. The… Read More »Spondylosis
Aortic aneurysm treatment
Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition An aneurysm of the abdominal part of the aorta or a AAA/Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a local or diffuse expansion of its diameter of more than 4 cm.… Read More »Aortic aneurysm treatment
Dialysis
How does dialysis work? Dialysis removes waste products and fluids from the body that your kidneys are unable to remove. The goal of dialysis is also to keep the body in balance by adjusting the levels… Read More »Dialysis