NOCEBO
“Placebo” vs. “Nocebo”: The Good And The Bad What is the meaning of nocebo? The nocebo effect is the opposite of the placebo effect. It describes a situation where a negative outcome occurs due to a belief that the intervention will cause harm. It is a sometimes forgotten phenomenon in the world of medicine safety. […]
How do you recognize a functional illiterate?
Functional illiterates are among us, they do not sit isolated in colorful villages, forgotten by time and infrastructure. Functional illiterates work in city administrations, in multinational companies or are small private entrepreneurs. They are present and active on facebook, insta TikTok, Youtube or Tinder. It’s full of functionally illiterate people around us, we’ve all met […]
Stupidity
Stupid, silly, foolishness, unintelligent, without judgment, without mind, slob, nerd, fool, slob, clumsiness, stupidity, …………….. God, what a universe! Stupidity has many facets and is always accompanied by other human flaws such as vanity, megalomania, selfishness, ignorance, imposture, malice or just naivety. Stupidity occurs when a person assumes he knows something, when, in fact, he […]
Pain
Pain is, according to I.A.S.P. (International Association for the Study of Pain) an unpleasant sensory and emotional sensation and experience associated with, or described as, existing or potential tissue damage. This definition involves both sensory (e.g. nociception) and emotional (e.g. distress) factors. “Actual” but also “potential” events are also formulated. Pain usually signals a present […]
What are the signs and symptoms of internet addiction?
Like any other compulsive behaviour such as gambling, spending long hours on the internet to shop, browse or game, can produce a rush of dopamine, the brain chemical associated with pleasure. This creates an experience that is similar to that of a drug-induced high, which can be the catalyst for developing symptoms of internet addiction. […]
The Relationship Between Sex and Sleep
Sleep and sexuality are important components of health. Sexual health is not only physical but also involves emotions, relationships, and broader quality of life. Sleep also has far-reaching effects on well-being. It is a pillar of health that is critical to nearly every process and system. Fortunately, though, expanding knowledge in health sciences has started […]
Grounding: the Benefits and the Practice
What is Grounding? Grounding is a set of simple strategies that can help to detach ourselves from emotional pain such as sadness, anger, being overwhelmed by too many thoughts in one’s head, flashbacks, drug cravings, or self-harm impulses. By directing your attention outward to the external world instead of yourself, you are able to be […]
Wine
Research has shown that wine, especially red wine, offers very important health benefits. Wine may promote a longer life span, protect against certain forms of cancer, improve mental health, and provide heart benefits. Moderate consumption of wine is considered good for health. All the health benefits listed below are only valid for moderate consumption (150ml/day). […]
Vagina
1. A healthy vagina has acid ph. It has smell and it’s an acid smell. The vagina has an odor. The vagina without smell doesn’t exist! 2. Every vulva is different. The vulva is the external part of the organ, where the large and small lips stay. The vulva of virtually no woman, let alone […]
FATE and DESTINY
What is fate?? In the collective consciousness, this word denotes “that which is predestined in our lives.” Fate is based on the notion that there is a natural order in the Universe that cannot be changed, no matter how hard we try. Generally, this word has negative connotations. For example, people who experience negative events […]