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A more recent addition to the treatments for cellulite is Mesotherapy.  Although this treatment has only just recently started to be used for this aspect, it has been around for many years already. Mesotherapy was in fact invented in France during the 1950’s but over the last decade has gain popularity due to its incredible [...]

Summer is here! For a few beautiful months, we can take a little break from brassicas, and enjoy the more colourful, complex and delicate produce of summer. Seasonal foods have a better flavor, their aroma is pleasant and they are generally much healthier and more attractive to the eye. In addition, its freshness and intensity of color make [...]

Osteoporosis, bone fragility associated with lower bone quality and quantity, is a major problem in the aging population. Over the years, the balance between bone formation and resorption tends to favor the latter, resulting in decreased mass and altered bone architecture. In vitro, it has been observed that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells from patients with osteoporosis [...]

Known as: S-methylmethionine (SMM) or Methylmethionine sulfonium (SMM); and with the chemical nomenclature: 3-amino-3-carboxypropyl dimethylsulfonium, it isn’t considered a true vitamin. It is actually a derivative of the aminoacid methionine (meninic acid). The term was coined in 1950 by Garnett Cheney for uncharacterized anti-ulcerogenic factors in raw cabbage juice that may help speed the healing [...]

It is the shape of the follicle which contributes to determining whether your hair is straight or curly. If the follicle is round, hair will tend to grow straight, while an oval follicle will give wavy hair and a hooked or elliptical-shaped follicle will give you curly hair. It is thought that certain drugs, such [...]

Hormonal acne is often referred to simply as acne. It is sometimes called hormonal acne because of the way the skin problem develops in response to hormonal changes, and especially an increase in androgens such as testosterone. Increased androgen levels can trigger a process of increased production of sebum (the oily substance produced by the [...]

Grapes increase microbiota diversity and lower colesterol. Grapes contain polyphenols, flavonoids, and are a good source of fiber. Fruits high in these phytochemicals have been shown to have prebiotic effects, causing changes in the composition of the gut microbiota. Dysbiosis -imbalance in the intestinal flora- has been associated with the development of metabolic diseases, such as [...]

Congenital insensitivity to painis a congenital in which physical pain can’t be perceived. Signs and symptoms can include cuts, bruises, broken bones, and other health problems that may go unnoticed due to unawareness of pain. There may also be anosmia and temperature, as repeated infections and intellectual disability or problems sweating and little tear production. Congenital insensitivity to pain [...]

Celiac disease is a  disorder of the digestive system that is generated by intolerance to gluten , producing "a chronic and diffuse inflammation of the mucosa of the small intestine". Is an autoimmune disease, in which there is a reaction of the immune system against gluten, a protein present in cereals such as wheat, barley and rye. It [...]

Gastric Bypass is a common operation for weight loss in patients with severe obesity. Much data has proven that the laparoscopic approach to RYGB results in decreases in hospital stay, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative pain, pulmonary complications, and wound infections. Studies have shown a steep learning curve for the laparoscopic gastric bypass, and a possible [...]