Multiple microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi…) inhabit the human body, forming our microbiome. This microbiome is critical to our health, and its diversity has been declining for decades due to our urban way of life, antibiotic use, and excessive hygiene. The Covid-19 pandemic could be fueling this decline. A group of researchers from the University of […]
All about sunspots. How to prevent and treat them
We spoke with Nuria Ortiz, Doctor in Biological Sciences, Master in Advanced Cosmetics and Vitae educator, with more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an expert in facial, hair and body democosmetics. Passionate about dermatology comprehensive care and people, in recent years before joining Vitae, she worked as Sales and Training […]
Post-vacation depression
Returning from vacation can involve contradictory emotions, on one hand, returning to routine has its positive things and, on the other hand, it can generate an overwhelming feeling of apathy and melancholy, what we commonly call post-vacation depression or syndrome. Post-vacation syndrome is not a pathology as such, but rather a temporary state of readaptation […]
Cystitis: Natural Treatments vs Antibiotics
First of all, it is important to clarify what Cystitis is, also called inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is a pathology caused by a bacterial infection that can cause pain or discomfort and can lead to a serious infection if it affects the kidneys. Cystitis is the most common disease of the urinary system […]
Laxative vs natural intestinal regulator
Many people, especially women, have problems with constipation or decomposition, which can become more acute in certain seasons of the year, mainly in summer, and in stages where copious and indigestible meals abound. Given this scenario, two solutions are proposed, broadly speaking: the use of laxatives or the so-called natural regulators of intestinal transit or, […]
Sleeping pills: everything you need to know to get quality sleep
If you have problems falling asleep or regulating sleep, it is very possible that you have visited your pharmacy asking for ‘ Sleeping pills ‘ (it is even possible that you have searched for this term in Google). It is perfectly understandable if you do not have objective and quality information, something that we are […]