Natural contraceptives: What are they?

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Natural contraceptives are methods based on sexual abstinence following the periods of ovulation of the woman. This results in the couple avoiding intercourse on the most probable date of evolution, at least for 8 days in the middle of the menstrual cycle.

Natural contraceptives are only recommended for women with very regular menstrual cycles, which make it possible to calculate fertile days reliably from month to month. Otherwise, and especially if an unwanted pregnancy is to be avoided, other methods that are more effective may be considered.

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Involuntary abortion: What you should not say to a woman who had an abortion

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A miscarriage is a little difficult to overcome for him and for her. How should others act? What to say and what not? How to behave? First of all, you should know that it takes time to get the idea, so you must give the couple all the space that they need. Here are the phrases you should never say to a woman who had an abortion.

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What you should not tell someone who has had a miscarriage

At least it has happened in the first stage of pregnancy. It is true that it is less painful than if it occurs when the pregnancy is already advanced. However, avoid saying phrases such as that may harm the woman; that is to say with the intention to encourage the couple, but will only have the feeling that their loss is not so important. We repeat, things take time and everyone needs their space to assimilate what happened.

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Why rosacea appears and how to prevent it

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With the name rosacea, or more specifically with the medical name of acne rosacea, we are faced with a chronic skin disease considered benign, but nevertheless, requires an adequate medical treatment that helps treat the symptoms of the appropriate form.

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It basically consists of the inflammation of some parts of the face (especially the cheeks, nose, forehead, and eyelids), which occurs with redness and with the appearance of small blood vessels in the way that are displayed as small spiders of pink color known medically with the name of telangiectasia.

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Diet for oral cancer prevention

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What to eat to keep out oral cancer of your mouth? Diet is one of the best allies for the prevention of oral cancer.

The diet for oral cancer prevention puts special emphasis on healthy habits and bet on natural and seasonal foods (vegetables, fruits, and fish).

Fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy and balanced diet, a source of essential nutrients (antioxidants, vitamins and minerals) and an excellent protector against oral tumors. Something as simple as eating 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables a day helps prevent the onset of this type of cancer. Food alone does not prevent cancer but does favor a reduction in the risk of developing it.

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5 Practical Tips for Falling asleep

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If you have trouble falling asleep and you cannot fall asleep so easily we suggest 5 simple tips to follow and really effective, useful for those suffering from insomnia.

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There are many people for whom to fall asleep is like a kind of utopia. From the moment they lie down in their respective beds, they seem to be overwhelmed by a sense of stress and frustration due to the amount of duties and obligations that come on them for the next day.

This can lead to insomnia every day of the week, a condition that millions of people suffer worldwide and can have a very negative impact on their overall health and well-being.

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7 signs that you may be experiencing facial paralysis

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What is a facial paralysis? It is an acute syndrome that affects the facial nerve, producing weakness or temporary paralysis in the muscles of the face. It begins in the cerebral cortex, ending in the motor plates of the muscles. When an injury occurs somewhere along the path of the nerve, cerebral palsy occurs.

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There are multiple causes that cause an alteration of the facial nerve. Some of them have internal origin, while others are of an external nature. Eighty percent of the cases occur without apparent cause and are best known as Bell’s palsy.

Internal causes include tumors, strokes, or cerebral vascular malformations. These can also cause head trauma, metabolic diseases, viral and bacterial infections.

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The challenges of medical translation

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As the world population has almost doubled in 50 years, and the average lifespan is increasing, we are facing new diseases, pushing our biotechnology skills ever further and always going beyond the laws of nature.

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Today, it is estimated that more than a third of the global pharmaceutical market is in the hands of ten pharmaceutical companies, six of which are based in the United States and four in Europe. Even if English is becoming a lingua franca in the international scientific community, particularly in the research field, it should not be forgotten that many clinical tests are conducted in non-English-speaking countries and that most medicines commercialized in one country are developed or manufactured in another country.

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When You Should Consider Assisted Living

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Considering assisted living is nothing to be ashamed of. Making the decision to move a loved one out of their home is a complex and fragile process – after all, home is where the heart is. Visiting a Mobility Showroom or viewing an array of nursing homes might help introduce the idea to both you, and the person you are helping.

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Let’s look at the bigger picture – although some situations are more obvious than others, assisted living or alternate living arrangements can potentially save lives. If someone you know has recently suffered a nasty accident or fall or medical scare, consider the reasons why.

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