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The kidneys play a vital role in the excretion of waste products and toxins such as urea, creatinine and uric acid, regulation of extracellular fluid volume, serum osmolality and electrolyte concentrations, as well as the production of hormones like erythropoietin and 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D and renin. The functional unit of the kidney is the [...]

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It is important in all stages of life, as it can help us: • Coping with the stress of life. • Be physically healthy. • Have healthy relationships. • Contribute in a meaningful way to your community. • Work productively. • Reach your full potential. If [...]

Non-allergic food histaminosis is the loss of health due to a moderate intake of one or more foods in good health, capable of causing the release of endogenous histamine by a non-allergic immune mechanism. It is an acquired disease for which there are no genetic markers. The cause is a deficiency of the enzyme DAO located in the [...]

Many of us think that being healthy means just taking care of what we eat, our weight and exercising. While this is extremely important and an essential part of our wellbeing, we must remember not to neglect the health of our skin, hair, mental health, and our feet. Our feet are very important to us, [...]

Diet to Reduce Hyperestrogenism: Anti-Estrogenic Diet Estrogens are the hormones that prepare the female genital tract for ovulation and fertilization. In addition, they are involved in the metabolism of fats and cholesterol, lower blood pressure, distribute body fat, protect bones and, together with androgens, stimulate libido. Hyperestrogenism is a sensitive hormonal imbalance between estrogens-progesterone (in [...]

Whether you are obese or just want to lose a little of that belly fat before the summer, now available is a new revolutionary Food and Drug Admistration (FDA) approved treament by form of injections, that can help you do just that. These injections have great health and weight loss benefits for both diabetic patients [...]

Spider veins appear as thin, red lines or as weblike networks of blood vessels on the surface of the skin. Spider veins, a mild form of varicose veins, typically appear on the legs and feet. What Causes Varicose Veins and Spider Veins? A number of things can put you at risk for varicose veins and [...]

Feeling sluggish and tired all the time? If you feel fatigued despite spending 8 hours in bed every night, this could be another symptom of menopause. Menopause-related fatigue can affect productivity, sleep quality and mood, increasing your stress levels. Come to   Clinica Britannia to visit our Specialist

A skin biopsy is a procedure to remove cells or skin samples from your body for laboratory examination. A doctor uses a skin biopsy to diagnose skin conditions and remove abnormal tissue. The three main types of skin biopsies are: Shave biopsy. A doctor uses a tool similar to a razor to remove a small [...]