Nowadays, many of us opt for taking birth control pills. You are probably satisfied with the comfort and security that they offer you. But still, it is possible you may have many doubts about the effects and benefits for your health. Our sexologist, Claudia Kösler, clarifies all of the information for us. Birth control pills … Continued
You’re about to go on a trip with your family, it’s a long 3 hour car ride and you’re already suffering from travel sickness before you leave. You usually get car sick while traveling and you start to feel a strange sensation as soon as the journey begins: you are nauseous, a cold sweat drenches … Continued
This summer, you not only have to be careful with the heat, the sun and food, but pink eye can come surprise you as well and “steal” a couple of your vacation days. It is one of the most common eye infections and is not life threatening. Pink eye is contracted through simple contact with … Continued
Congested in the summer? Do you have sinus infections again? But how can it have happened? We assume that the cold weather brings these problems, but that is not always the case. Is your nose covered with tissues all day to stop the drip? Your “adored” air conditioner may be the culprit here. The heat … Continued
We call it a jellyfish sting, but in reality they are not stings: it is the “skin” of the jellyfish itself. The skin has small darts that are capable of injecting the stinging substance that causes the wound. That’s why you must be careful! Simple rubbing is already harmful and a jellyfish can sting you … Continued
We are preparing to enjoy a day at the beach and suddenly, a shiver runs through our back and we are sent running toward the bathroom with a cramp, as our day in the sun is forgotten. A fierce diarrhea, stomach pain and a little fever leave us “out of commission”. And immediately, you remember … Continued
Do you know how to protect yourself from heat stroke? You are on the beach, the mountain, or traveling visiting another city. You have been walking all day or you are inside the car without air conditioning in the worst hours of the day, sweating- it is normal, it’s summer. You are tired and you … Continued
Do you know that you can have varicose veins in your testicles? Yes, just like in your legs, but in your testicles. They usually appear between the ages of 15-25 and can cause infertility. It rarely occurs after age 40, and it is important to monitor from early on. What is varicocele? It is a … Continued
We have had it for a long time, but we do not tell anyone. When I had my first erectile dysfunction, we thought it was temporary, but no. It happened again and again, and we could not find a solution. If you are going through this… Calm down! You are not the only one. Erection … Continued
What is an STD? Do you remember, “Put it on”? That campaign from the beginning of the 90s that encouraged the use of condoms as a method to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies is more valid now than ever. In fact, the World Health Organization continues to promote the use … Continued
Vacation is usually a good time to exercise. More free time, more pleasant and longer days influence us to go for a run, to play volleyball on the beach, a soccer game, etc… but, are we prepared? Many times we are not, and it ends with muscle injuries that we could have avoided with colored … Continued
A popular saying claims, “Tell me what you eat and I’ll tell you who you are…” We are what we eat and our health has a close relationship with the quality and variety of what we eat. It is not only the well-being of our body that depends on it, though. We have bacteria in … Continued
We have all been through a stressful situation at some point, sometimes things become difficult to endure. These situations surpass us and we do not know how to cope. The situation can last for a short or extended time. And the latter is where the problem comes in. What do we do? We have two … Continued
When should we worry about our moles? “That mole you have cielito lindo, next to your mouth.” Surely we have all sung this traditional Mexican song and although moles can be beautiful and distinctive, it is essential to control their condition, size, color and shape, since any change can lead to a foreseeable health problem. … Continued
Those painful blue lines “My legs hurt”. How many times have we heard this from someone that we know. It is because of those thick lines, blue or purple, that can be seen under the skin and that are actually affected veins that usually cause pain and tiredness, better known as varicose veins. Varicose veins … Continued
This year it seems as though spring will arrive much later, but it will arrive with a force. 15% of the population suffers from a pollen allergy, another large percentage of the population believes that it is a cold most of the season, but have you ever thought that maybe you are allergic to pollen? … Continued
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