Health journal

In children, bone (or growth) pain can be manifested by: cramps or painful sensations in the limbs, being the most common causes of pain in the musculoskeletal system. They appear in children between 3 and 12 years old. Pain usually occurs in the tibia, legs, thighs or behind the knees. Usually, foot pain in...

Allergies are signals that the body gives when it meets an external factor (allergen) that causes hypersensitivity. The immune system perceives these allergens as an "enemy", although they are harmless, and trigger an immune response. The body begins to produce histamine, a substance that triggers inflammatory reactions in the body and produces some of...

Digestive problems occur when we ingest unhealthy or toxins, we make excesses or we have certain food intolerant (gluten, soy, dairy, etc.) the digestive system reacts and causes an inflammatory process. It can be emphasized due to stress, weight above the limit and a sedentary lifestyle. Digestive problems can be manifested by conditions such...

The cold is caused by rhinoviruses (over 200 types) that attack the upper respiratory tract and neck. It can occur throughout the year, but especially spring and autumn. The flu is caused by influenza viruses (3 types, with several stems, A, B and C) that affect the respiratory system much stronger than rhinoviruses. It...

Muscle pain is also called myalgia, which affects a large part of the population. It is possible to feel a deep, constant pain or sharp pain. Some people have muscle pain felt throughout the body, while others in certain specific areas. Keep in mind that each individual person experiences muscle pain differently. Muscle pain...

Digestion is important for the decomposition of foods into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair. The foods and liquids we ingest must be changed to smaller nutrient molecules, before they are absorbed into the blood, which transport them into cells in the entire body. These nutrients in our diet...