A spin-off company of the Pompeu Fabrá University (Barcelona) will create a medicine that will allow medical cannabis to be used to treat chronic pain and cannabis addiction itself. The new drug will allow cannabis to develop its analgesic properties, but without the cognitive effects associated with its main psychoactive component, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The company was born with the support of UPF within the framework of its commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology to society through the Innovation Unit-UPF Business Shuttle office.

The partners of the new company, Disrupt Therapeutics (Disrupt) are Rafael Maldonado, Professor of Pharmacology and Director of the Neuropharmacology-Neurophar Laboratory, David Andreu, Professor of Chemistry and Head of the Proteomics and Protein Chemistry Research Group and Patrick Tresserras, entrepreneur and CEO of the company.

CANNABIS WITH NO EFFECTS ON THE MIND

The team of researchers and now entrepreneurs has developed compounds that allow to dissociate the therapeutic effects of unwanted secondary effects on perception and mind. These compounds are peptides designed, synthesized and patented by Disrupt that can modify the activation processes of the cannabinoid system with THC.

The peptide chosen to be developed as a drug is DRT-017 and can be used to prevent cognitive impairment associated with the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoid-based medicines in patients with chronic pain, as well as to combat cannabis use disorder.

THC produces analgesia by binding to cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) receptors, but these also bind to the serotonin receptor 5HT2A, causing cognitive and memory disturbances. The UPF team has discovered how to separate the action on both receptors, so that THC can activate CB1 and reduce pain without affecting the serotonin receptor or altering memory.

A UNIQUE DRUG TO TREAT MODERATE CHRONIC PAIN

“The compound (DRT-017) has generated interest in the pharmaceutical sector taking into account the current lack of effective drugs for moderately severe pain conditions, and in particular neuropathic pain in which cannabinoids have a greater therapeutic potential,” explained Dr. Maldonado at the press conference presenting the project.

Currently, mild or moderate pain is treated with analgesics such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen) with adverse effects at the gastrointestinal, renal and hematological levels, and more severe pain with opiates that have an important addictive potential. The new Disrupt drug will treat chronic cases of moderate pain, offering an effective, safe relief alternative with fewer side effects.

THE SITUATION OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS IN SPAIN

The new medicine will be able to take advantage of the new legal situation of cannabis in Spain. Last June, the Health and Consumer Affairs Committee of Congress gave the green light to the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Now the government has to make a bill that will be processed in Congress in the coming months. Had. The approved opinion proposes to regulate this substance to relieve pain and the effects of treatments of some pathologies, such as discomfort after chemotherapy.

The report states that medical cannabis will be indicated for people with cancer pain, endometriosis, spasticity and multiple sclerosis, some forms of epilepsy, nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, and chronic non-oncological pain. However, it suggests that it can be extended to other therapeutic cases when the studies “provide consistent evidence”.

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Researchers at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China) have reviewed seven scientific studies conducted with probiotics to assess their effectiveness in treating people with prediabetes. They covered a total of 460 participants, who were split equally between the groups taking probiotics and placebo.

The probiotics in the studies were given in several forms, including capsules, milk, yogurt, powders and sachets. Three of the seven studies focused on a single organism, while the others used three or more probiotics.

The researchers found that probiotic interventions produced important health benefits for prediabetic people, including positive changes in the “quantitative insulin sensitivity check index” (QUICKI), hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), total cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.

HOW DO PROBIOTICS WORK?

Scientists explain several mechanisms by which probiotics can produce beneficial metabolic effects:

• Probiotics promote the secretion of “glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)” by intestinal L cells, which lowers blood sugar levels.
• They improve the function of pancreatic beta cells.
• Reduce chronic inflammation.
• They decrease levels of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which increases insulin sensitivity.

Together, the researchers concluded that probiotics can be used along with other strategies to improve the metabolic health of prediabetic patients.

However, they noted that these conclusions are drawn from a fairly small cohort. In addition, the different modes of administration of probiotics are a limitation to assess their effectiveness. However, they said their conclusion should serve to spur more research among this at-risk population.

“The present study clearly indicated that probiotics may play an important role in regulating values such as HbA1c, QUICKI, cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with prediabetes. In addition, based on existing studies, we conclude that probiotics can regulate blood glucose homeostasis in several ways.”

The research has been published in the Journal of Translational Medicine.

WHAT PROBIOTICS WERE USED?

The review determined that probiotics can restore gut flora homeostasis and regulate blood glucose homeostasis by improving gut flora composition, promoting the proliferation of beneficial strains, and reducing the abundance of harmful strains.

For example, after taking probiotics (lactobacilli and bifidobacteria), populations of Barnesiella spp. and Butyrivibrio crossotus—both of which were implicated in hyperglycemia and insulin resistance—were markedly reduced.

The probiotic Clostridium butyricum CGMCC0313.1 was able to reduce the ratio of Firmicutes to that of Bacteroidetes and increase the abundance of intestinal flora producing butyric acid and the genus Akkermansia.

Taking capsules with a mixture of multiple strains of probiotics for 12 weeks increased the abundance of bacteria producing the beneficial short-chain fatty acids, including Bifidobacterium breve, Akkermansia muciniphila and Clostridium hathewayi.

WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DIABETES

Diabetes and its complications are among the chronic non-communicable diseases that pose a serious threat to health. Prediabetes includes impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance with elevated blood glucose levels that do not yet meet the diagnostic criteria for diabetes (126 mg/dL –5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L– blood glucose or more).

According to statistics, 70% of patients with prediabetes eventually develop diabetes. In the treatment of prediabetes, improving lifestyle does not always work for all patients, and medications have side effects. That’s why there is a need to use natural and safe strategies to control and slow the progression from prediabetes to diabetes.

If diabetes develops, insulin may need to be taken and the risk of other diseases increases.

Scientific bibliography:

• Li Y, et al. The effects of probiotic administration on patients with prediabetes: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Journal of Translational Medicine.

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• Postures to eliminate gases with yoga
• Postures to eliminate gas in pregnancy
• Postures to remove gas from babies
• Postures to eliminate gas in the chest

Gases are the natural result of food digestion. We eliminate them through flatulence and belching (in fact, we can expel gas up to 21 times a day), but sometimes they can get trapped and cause abdominal pain and an annoying feeling of bloating and tightness (abdominal distention).

The digestion of certain foods (such as those rich in sugars or fiber), swallowing air without realizing it while eating or drinking or some digestive disorders such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause you to accumulate more gas. In addition to addressing the habits or causes that cause them, some postures to eliminate gas will help you solve the problem quickly.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GASES WITH YOGA

Some yoga asanas are especially useful for removing accumulated gases. Remember that relaxation and being in a comfortable environment are key.

CHILD POSTURE (BALASANA)

This is a basic posture that relaxes the hips and lower back, which helps move gas through the intestines. To perform the child’s posture:

• Kneel on top of the mat and push your butt back to sit on your heels.
• Let your forehead rest on the mat while your abdomen rests on your legs.
• The arms are usually placed on both sides of the body and backwards, although in some variations of this posture they can be stretched in front of the body.
• Hold the position for about 20 seconds.

HAPPY BABY POSTURE (ANANDA BALASANA)

It gets this name because it emulates the way babies hold their feet while lying on their backs. To do it:

• Lie on your back.
• Raise your knees, keeping them bent and with the soles of your feet pointing towards the ceiling.
• Grab your feet with your hands and pull them slightly down (if your hands don’t reach your feet, you can use yoga straps or belts).
• Hold this posture for 1 minute.

Squats can also help, as when you squat, you put pressure on your stomach. Also, the twists, either as part of yoga postures (such as ardha matsyendrasana or half twisting in a sitting position) or stretching, put pressure on the core and favor the elimination of accumulated gases.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GAS IN PREGNANCY

During pregnancy, levels of progesterone, a hormone that causes the muscles of the body to relax, also those of the intestine, increase. This makes digestion slower and gas builds up more easily.

ADAPTED KNEE-TO-CHEST POSTURE (APANASANA)

The posture of the knee to the chest favors the intestinal transit and the balance of the lower abdomen. To do it during pregnancy:

• Lie on your back.
• Bend your knees at a right angle and rest your feet on the wall.
• Keep your legs somewhat apart, approximately hip-width at all times.
• Put your hands on your knees and, when you exhale, bring your knees closer to your chest. While you’re at it, your chin should be facing your chest.
• When you breathe in, put your feet back on the wall.
• Repeat between 4 and 8 times, performing the movements slowly.

POSTURES TO REMOVE GAS FROM BABIES

Babies usually have a lot of gas, especially in the first few months, when their digestive system is still maturing. You can help prevent its accumulation and promote its elimination by having it eat slowly and burp during and after meals.

There are also poses that can help remove gas after eating, such as gently turning the baby to the left side while holding him in your arms (while rubbing his back to relax him).

Putting it face down for a while (always under your supervision) can be useful because the pressure in the abdomen favors movement and helps break gas bubbles.

Another option is to put the baby on his back and move his legs as if it were a bicycle.

POSTURES TO ELIMINATE GAS IN THE CHEST

Sometimes, gases accumulate in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal one), which causes the heart area to compress, the space of the lungs to decrease and chest pain and shortness of breath to appear.

The position of the child (Balasana) that we have discussed before is one of the best to eliminate the accumulated gases in the chest, which can come out in the form of belches.

On the other hand, practicing diaphragmatic breathing (deep, conscious breathing) can improve digestion and reduce symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, physical exercise of any kind facilitates the movement of gases through the digestive system: a simple 30-minute walk can help.

Keep in mind that while chest pain may be due to gas, it can also indicate a more serious problem that requires medical attention, such as a heart attack or gallbladder disease.

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Turning our mind and home into havens of calms not something we can aspire to achieve overnight. However, gradually implementing a series of habits such as those suggested below can make it easier for us to maintain serenity despite the rush and uncertainty and achieve peace of mind.

9 HABITS THAT GIVE YOU PEACE OF MIND AT HOME

How to achieve peace of mind at home? In a noisy or disorderly environment, it is difficult to achieve the necessary peace to feel relaxed, think clearly and put emotions in order. Some measures help to create a space conducive to calm.

Any home can benefit from having a corner where you can turn around situations dominated by negative emotions. As soon as they overflow, you go to this place to perform a soothing ritual. For example, you close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, light a candle, calmly review your feelings and decide to face the situation with serenity. Humanize your environment.

In the same way, we cannot control what is beyond us and that is a source of stress: the rhythm of life, the pressures of work, generalized uncertainty, the socioeconomic or health situation … But if we want to maintain serenity in the midst of all this hustle and bustle, we can work in our immediate environment.

Apart from the general advice, each person knows what a few minutes of peace bring in the middle of a busy day. Reading, walking, listening to music, playing with children, writing, painting, singing, a hot bath… The possibilities are endless. In this article we give your ideas that can help you, whatever your hobbies and interests.

1. TIGHTEN AND RELEASE MUSCLES

In stressful situations the body increases the production of adrenaline and noradrenaline. These hormones cause the heart and respiratory rhythms to accelerate, as well as the feeling of alertness. It is a physiological response that prepares for a physical solution to the situation: fight or flight.

But in the civilized world there is nowhere to escape, nor does it seem ethical to fight. So, when stress is caused by self-demand, there are only two alternatives: relax or unleash the accumulated energy.

One way to manage situations of acute stress is to become aware of the areas of the body where tension accumulates. They are usually the jaw, nape of the neck, facial muscles, chest, back and legs. Once a tension is discovered, you have to contract the affected muscles even more for a few seconds and then relax them to feel their relaxation.

This can be done at any time, for example, while waiting at a traffic light or in line at the market. After repeating a couple of times, the contraction and relaxation of the muscles will increase tranquility.

The other method of eliminating tension is to direct it against an external object, for example by punching a cushion. But peaceful and intense physical exercise is preferable.

2. TAKE OFF OUR SHOES

Taking off your shoes to walk or rest barefoot whenever you have the opportunity (at home, in the field, on the beach) represents a liberation. The shoe somehow symbolizes the corset of social life, the importance of appearance, the armor that is needed to stomp on, and its sole harbors endless pollutants. It is convenient to rest from all that.

The naked, vulnerable foot aspires to be nothing but itself.

3. TRY TO LISTEN TO SILENCE

The German Dominican Master Eckhart wrote, “There is nothing in creation so God-like as silence.” Every day you should set aside a few moments to experience it.

We can lie down, close our eyes and try to listen to even the slightest noise that occurs around. Then we will hear the silence between the slightest sounds. Afterwards, you can bring attention to the inner silence and enjoy it.

4. MOVE SLOWLY

“Dress me slowly because I’m in a hurry” is a maxim of popular wisdom of universal scope. The chain of events is obvious: stress leads to acceleration and acceleration to errors and inefficiency.

In addition, the speed of thought and behavior – the result of the activation of the sympathetic nervous system – allows many fronts to be opened, but none to be addressed in depth. It’s like trying to put on your shoes, jacket and hat at the same time, which can lead to a comic scene, seen from the outside, and tragic if you are the protagonist.

It is advisable to put on the handbrake, that is, to start the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation.

It can be done by doing everything more slowly during the day, which means putting more attention and precision, and less anxiety, whether at work or at the time of picking up the table and washing dishes after dinner. It is convenient to get used to cooking and eating slowly. To speak slowly, to listen to the reasons of others before exposing their own and not to get upset by a red light.

But above all it implies dedicating more time to the essential, not letting oneself be dragged by the banal. For example, we can spend time reading emails, surfing the internet or watching a TV show, or we can have tea or take a walk with a friend. The question is: what provides more satisfaction and peace?

A curious phenomenon occurs: by going slower, time dilates and gives more of itself. This is because the experience of the moment becomes more conscious, the perception, clearer, and with it increases the ability to concentrate. This ends up gaining time, since thanks to the new inner tranquility thought and action are harmonized. They become clearer and more structured, so that things are resolved more effectively.

Perhaps there is no better advice than to recover the slowness, because it allows you to rediscover yourself – at a certain speed, the shadow seems that it cannot follow the body – which produces a great feeling of serenity.

5. MEDITATE IN FRONT OF A MANDALA

Hang a mandala on the wall at eye level when you’re sitting. The shapes and colors of mandalas bring order and balance to the mind.

Breathing slowly and deeply, he gazes along the edge of the circle and lets it go progressively towards the center, following an imaginary spiral. The gaze should fly over the image, without stopping to analyze symbols or colors.

6. PUT THE MOBILE IN AIRPLANE MODE FOR AN HOUR

Looking around you can see that mobile phones, consoles, tablets and other gadgets catch the attention of many people when they manage to separate from the computer. The success of these devices lies in an interactivity that is stimulating, even addictive.

It’s worth stopping to think about whether we shouldn’t devote all that time, or at least some of that time, to other, more human things, or just doing nothing. Put your phone in airplane mode for an hour and you will be surprised.

7. ADD ESSENTIAL OILS TO THE VAPORIZER

The aromas reach deep areas of the brain, the least rational, and promote well-being.

It is advisable to have a small oil kit on hand to add a few drops in the vaporizer when necessary.

• Bergamot calms anger and relieves anxiety.
• Geranium relaxes and enlivens.
• Basil centers the mind.
• Black pepper increases the available energy.

8. SPEAK POSITIVELY

People with stress often suffer from the snowball effect: anxiety grows as you descend the hillside. As this “ball” is above all an inner reality, there is a possibility to stop it. It consists of taking distance, stopping time and abandoning the character in front.

This is done by becoming aware of one’s own thoughts, observing them as coldly as if they belonged to someone else. In the inner dialogue there are probably phrases like: “I’m not going to make it”, “How am I going to do this?” or “It’s going to go wrong and I’ll be finished”. They are negative ideas that appear in relation to work or family situations.

After observing, the first step is to automatically change every reproach for a loving word, every pessimistic reflection for one fueled by hope. Ideas such as “Stay calm”, “Do one thing after the other”, “I have already come out of similar situations” or “I must take it as a challenge” serve to dispel anxiety and strengthen you.

At first it may seem that taming thought is a titanic task, but you have to be patient because it works. Its effect must be complemented by the rest of the initiatives in favor of calm.

9. SAY “NO.”

Between the “yes” and the “no” there must be a balance. Accessing all the requests and favors they ask us for makes us look very good, but it takes time and adds responsibilities. It can also make us feel bad if it is about requests that we do not want to attend.

An effort must be made to perceive only what really motivates us and politely reject what is a burden on us.

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• How the stomach hurts
• Causes of stomach pain
• Natural remedies for stomach pain
• Life habits to avoid stomach pain
• Herbal Remedies and Nutritional Aids for Stomach Pain

The stomach is a wonderful organ that we pay little attention to, until it gives us the can. During childhood, complaints of pain or discomfort in the stomach are not uncommon, which some popularly call “pain in the pit of the stomach”. Eating too much or something that has simply felt bad, alcohol, too much coffee, carbonated soft drinks, a work lunch or a celebration, the lack of schedules … They can cause stomach pain.

“My stomach is closed and it hurts and nothing comes in.” This is a mythical phrase that perfectly reflects what happens to the stomach and why it hurts us when we are very nervous, worried or feel anxious. Has it happened to you, or perhaps to your children, at exam time? The stomach is a muscle and can shrink and/or become inflamed, and that’s where the pain comes from in most cases.

In this article we will see remedies and natural care for these more frequent and mild causes of the typical “pain of the pit of the stomach”. Without forgetting that if the pain is very intense, lasts over time and is accompanied by diarrhea, weight loss or other manifestations, we must consult to rule out or confirm conditions that require special care. Whatever the case, your stomach benefits from natural care and a healthy lifestyle.

HOW THE STOMACH HURTS

The stomach is a sac-shaped muscular organ. It has an upper opening through which food enters: the sphincter cardia, which is the connection with the esophagus; and a second, exit opening at the bottom, the pylorus sphincter, which connects to the duodenum (first part of the small intestine).

As can happen to other similar muscles, the stomach can contract or shrink. A contracted muscle hurts, and we notice…

• Pressure in the stomach area.
• Pain that can be mild or very intense, in which case it can be reflected in the back and / or in your cervical area.
• Stomach pain prevents many people from being able to eat normally. If this happens, we can also notice: swelling, heartburn, regurgitation, nausea, vomiting, belching.

CAUSES OF STOMACH PAIN

Stomach pain is a common symptom that has ever occurred to us. Although the causes can be several, the most frequent are: indigestion, gastritis or anxiety (nerves, we usually say). We tell you how to distinguish the origin of stomach pain.

1. INDIGESTION

Indigestion usually occurs from having eaten some spoiled food that damages or irritates the stomach or having eaten an excessive amount of food that the stomach is not able to process. As the stomach cannot empty well, it is tense, bloated and hurts.

Although it may not seem like it, regurgitations, belching, nausea and vomiting are the body’s way of “trying to make room”, emptying the stomach, eliminating the contents that are doing damage and facilitating the release of tension or stagnation in the stomach.

2. GASTRITIS

Gastritis is inflammation of the internal mucosa of the stomach or gastric mucosa. First of all, let’s not forget that the gastric mucosa is very powerful, it can withstand the high level of acidity conferred by hydrochloric acid that is so necessary for its digestive functions and to protect us from possible pathogens.

Gastritis can be started by irritating foods such as spicy, acidic, alcohol and in some people, fermented. Also, for tobacco, some drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), foods that cause histaminosis as can occur in certain food intolerances. Stress or anxiety as we will see later can also sometime with gastritis.

Prolonged or severe gastritis can form ulcers in the gastric mucosa and in the vicinity of the cardiac sphincters and pylorus. This case requires professional support.

3. ANXIETY

If you have ever noticed that pinching sensation in the pit of the stomach, the inability to eat when you are stressed, worried or troubled, your stomach aches and pains are real but the cause is in your body-mind relationship.

When the brain is engaged in something that we make it believe concerns our vital security, certain functions are put in the background, and one of them is digestion.

Your stomach may suddenly shrink from upset or bad news, and you feel like vomiting. Once the problem that “worried” us has disappeared, the stomach is fine again. But … does it happen to you whenever you can get nervous?

The important problem, believe me, is when anxiety is not momentary but prolonged over time. Your stomach shrinks, becomes inflamed, gastritis starts, annoys, hurts. The stomach is not in a position to receive any food.

It’s as if your body and mind can’t “digest” what’s happening or what you think is going to happen. Fear is free and too powerful.

This situation can lead us to a hard and difficult experience: our social life is affected, vitality and health begin to decline, we can have problems of malnutrition, depression and can be the origin of the condition called anorexia nervosa with serious general consequences. It is advisable to seek psychological help without fear or shame. You will learn a lot about yourself, to take care of yourself and love yourself.

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR STOMACH PAIN

Do you identify with any of these 3 causes of stomach pain? If so, whatever the cause of your stomach upset, with the care of the rhythm, quantity and quality of your diet and lifestyle you will walk towards the desired tranquility and stomach well-being.

Let’s see remedies and natural care for these common situations that we have mentioned that can manifest with stomach pain, in case it ever happens to you or you have a tendency to happen to you.

LIFE HABITS TO AVOID STOMACH PAIN

• Distribute meals, do not swell.
• Keep a rhythm of eating schedules: this prepares the stomach and digestive system.
• Choose simple meals, not too seasoned, avoid spicy ones.
• Don’t fill your stomach: stop eating before you feel like you don’t fit anymore. So, you leave “hole”.
• Eat peacefully. Don’t argue during meals. An impossible on some occasions, I know, in that case, for example, when you go to negotiate something, eat light.
• Avoid drinking during meals. Use a sip just to “swallow.”
• Eat with water or a warm infusion but avoid cold drinks or ice. Before drinking a beer remember that it is fermented, carbonated and cold and that can give you stomach pain.
• Avoid sweets, refined sugar, honey, puff pastries…
• Avoid fried and fat, industrial snacks.
• Do you remember that “you don’t talk when you eat”? It has a reason: when you eat and tell you swallow air and it can cause discomfort. So, chew well, swallow and then talk.
• In your day to day: breathe, breathe and breathe. Practice some kind of meditation, mindfulness… The case is to stop a few minutes a day. When your stomach hurts: breathe in, swell the gut. Your stomach will stretch and then, breathe out slowly and let it relax. You will feel better.
• Put a little heat in your stomach after eating, sometimes a cushion is enough.
• Pamper your stomach.

HERBAL REMEDIES AND NUTRITIONAL AIDS FOR STOMACH PAIN

• Ginger (rhizome of Zingiber officinalis) is the king of plants to help the stomach. It’s certainly wonderful when it comes to indigestion, nausea, when we’ve eaten too much or when we’re not quite sure if the food we’ve eaten was too far there. It helps to better digest foods that are not really easy to digest, such as mushrooms. If you use grated ginger, make it a little: chop a lot. When ginger is cooked, it spices even more. An infusion with a little ginger, and for example, green tea or chamomiles would be perfect, taking it little by little.
• Cinnamon (bark and branches of Cinnamomum cassia or C. zeylanicum) is very interesting because it also helps relieve that spasm that is associated with stomach pain and we want something that warms us a little and comforts. Keep in mind that cinnamon bark is more potent than cinnamon sticks.
• Chamomile (flowers or plant of Matric aria chamomilla or Anthemis nobilis) is perhaps the most popular, acts as a digestive, anti-inflammatory and helps soothe pain. I remember as a child listening to older people: “chamomile helps you because either everything goes out or settles your stomach”. It is taken warm and a little.
• Fennel (fruits of Foeniculum vulgare) with its carminative and digestive action facilitates gastric emptying and helps relieve swelling, heaviness and gastric discomfort.
• Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and poppy (petals of Papaver rhoeas or aerial parts of Eschscholzia californica) can help us when stomach pain has an emotional or mental origin as we have said related to anxiety or nervousness.
• Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra root) is a great digestive and gastric anti-inflammatory. It is preferable that people with hypertension avoid it or use it under professional advice.
• Digestive enzymes. I usually recommend along with digestive plants, digestive enzyme supplements to facilitate the work of the stomach.

Your stomach is wonderful, take care of it.

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• Itchy body due to skin problems
• Itching on the body due to internal diseases
• Itching of the body due to nervous disorders
• Natural solutions to relieve itching in the body

Itching on the body is a common consultation in dermatology consultations. Itchy skin can be very annoying and scratching is not the solution, as it only irritates the skin and increases the risk of infections.

If it happens to you, you’ll ask yourself, “Why does my whole-body itch?” Often, itching (technically known as pruritus) is caused by dry skin, something common as we get older. Insect bites can also cause it in specific areas of the skin. However, there are many other reasons that may explain why we suddenly notice itching all over the body and some are not easy to identify.

ITCHY BODY DUE TO SKIN PROBLEMS

Atopic dermatitis is one of the main causes of pruritus. It usually manifests itself with redness that can sting and be very uncomfortable and are more frequent in the cold months.

Being in contact with certain chemicals can also cause the skin to become irritated and there is swelling, redness or blisters, something known as contact dermatitis.

• There are many substances that can cause contact dermatitis and are present in countless products that we touch every day such as soaps, perfumes, cosmetics, personal or household hygiene products and also in some metals such as nickel.

The best way to avoid contact dermatitis is to avoid the substance that causes it. However, it is not always easy to identify. Therefore, it is advisable to always opt for cosmetic and natural hygiene products, without fragrances, perfumes or substances that can irritate the skin.

Psoriasis is another skin disease and causes excessive peeling of the skin: while normally the skin is renewed approximately every month, in people with psoriasis it does so every 3 days. Flaking usually appears in outbreaks, especially in periods of stress, and causes intense stinging.

On the other hand, hives, which is usually caused by an allergy to a drug or food, is usually accompanied by red dots (similar to insect bites).

ITCHING ON THE BODY DUE TO INTERNAL DISEASES

Noticing an itching in the body can be a warning sign that there is an underlying disease such as advanced kidney disease and often appears in people who are about to need dialysis or who are already receiving it. When the kidneys do not work well, there may be an excess of certain substances in the body such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus or histamine, which are suspected to be the cause of itching.

• The itching can spread throughout the body and be especially intense on the back, arms, and legs.

Also, people who have liver disease, such as hepatitis C, cirrhosis or a bile duct obstruction, are often over-the-top itchy.

• In this case, the itching usually starts on the palms of the hands and feet and spreads to other parts of the body.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), itching is also common in people who have a disease that affects the blood, such as Hodgkin’s lymphoma or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

On the other hand, high blood sugar (glucose) levels can cause dry skin. That is why itching is common in people with diabetes.

It can also occur in case of anemia or thyroid problems (either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism).

ITCHING OF THE BODY DUE TO NERVOUS DISORDERS

Multiple sclerosis is a neurodegenerative disease that usually manifests differently in each person, which is why it is known as the disease of a thousand faces. One of the signs may be itching, which some patients describe as a burning sensation, as if pins are stuck in them.

Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox). When it is “activated”, blisters appear that cause itching, although in this case located in the affected area.

NATURAL SOLUTIONS TO RELIEVE ITCHING IN THE BODY

As we have seen, itching can have many different causes and the most important thing is to find out what it is in order to remedy it. If the itching lasts more than two weeks, see your GP, who will refer you to the dermatologist if necessary.

In any case, these tips can help you soothe itchy skin:

• Hydrate your skin daily with natural products free of additives, fragrances and perfumes.
• Apply a cold damp cloth on the area that itches you for about 10 minutes or until the itching disappears.
• Oatmeal is a renowned skin soothing and an oatmeal bath will help reduce itching, as well as moisturize and soften your skin.
• Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing or soft natural fabrics.
• Avoid stress, because in some cases it can increase itching. In this sense, meditation techniques can be very useful.

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Parsley is a popular aromatic plant in universal cuisine that, surprisingly, has been named poisonous plant of the year by the Wandsbek Special Botanical Garden in Hamburg, Germany. Those responsible for this garden have been awarding the prize to the toxic plant for 19 years, which last year was for another popular food: the potato. This year 2023 parsley has sneaked ahead of other plants such as oleander such as poppy. But, rest assured, parsley is only really harmful if used incorrectly.

IS PARSLEY HEALTHY OR TOXIC?

Parsley is healthy, among other things, because it provides an extraordinary amount of vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system. It also contains vitamin K, essential for blood clotting and good bone condition, and iron, a trace element essential for oxygen transport.

Fortunately, you don’t have to do without these nutrients in parsley, because eating parsley leaves is completely harmless, according to Wandsbek Garden botanists. You can eat them in any amount you want, even in the delicious tabbouleh salad, where they are the main ingredient.

Parsley was awarded the title of “poisonous plant of the year 2023” for its flowers and seeds. As a biennial plant, parsley forms a rosette in the first year, from which flower stems up to 70 centimeters in height develop in the second year.

The inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers are arranged in umbels and form seeds. These seeds are unfit for consumption because they contain high concentrations of two toxic compounds, apiol and myristicin.

These substances are found in all parts of the plant, including the leaves, but in these, in such a small proportion that it does not produce negative effects on human health. The World Health Organization has concluded that when you eat parsley you are consuming a dose 10,000 times lower than the toxic one. Of course, the amount is enough to give it its characteristic aroma. However, the dose present in the seeds makes them harmful.

WHAT DAMAGE CAN PARSLEY SEEDS CAUSE?

Apiol can act on the smooth muscle fibers of the bladder, intestines, and uterus. It should be noted that parsley oil was used in the past for abortifacient purposes. For women who used this oil, however, an oil overdose could prove fatal. In large amounts, it can be carcinogenic.

Therefore, consuming parsley leaves in normal amounts at home is not only harmless, but also healthy due to the many beneficial nutrients the plant contains.

If you have a parsley plant at home, you can take care not to eat the leaves from the time it begins to bloom until sometime after the flowers have withered, because in this period the apiol content in the leaves and stems increases.

If you accidentally eat parsley seeds and begin to notice symptoms of poisoning such as cramps, seek medical attention immediately.

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• What is interstitial cystitis and why it occurs
• How to Prevent Recurrent Urinary Infections Naturally
• What to take for recurrent urine infection
• Cystitis: which foods to eat and which to avoid
• Two-day menu to improve cystitis
• Infusion against the symptoms of cystitis

Stinging when urinating, chills, need to go to the bathroom frequently, feeling of not having emptied the bladder, blood in the urine, abdominal pain … Surely, if you have ever suffered from a urine infection, these symptoms are familiar.

Cystitis is an inflammation of the inside of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Initially it is located in the urethra, where bacteria from the intestine are introduced and multiply to continue their way to the bladder, ureters and even reach the kidneys.

The bacterium Escherichia coli is the common cause of 85% of cystitis, although there may be other germs – such as Krebsiella, Proteus mirabilis or the fungus Candida albicans – and certain substances – including some foods, soaps or perfumes – that cause bladder irritation.

However, many people with recurrent infections do not have bacterial activity in urine cultures. Then… Why do symptoms appear without a causative germ? You may have interstitial cystitis, a chronic condition that causes pressure in the bladder, bladder pain, and sometimes pelvic pain.

WHAT IS INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS AND WHY IT OCCURS

In an article on interstitial cystitis, published in the journal Current Opinion in Urology, researchers point to why you can sometimes have symptoms of urine infection without a pathogen causing it. Apparently, after frequent infections, there is an alteration of epithelial permeability, permanent activation of mast cells (cells of the immune system that are responsible for regulating inflammatory and allergic processes) and sensitization of sensory afferent nerves, leading to irritative urination.

Among men, interstitial cystitis is often misdiagnosed as prostatitis or benign hyperplasia. However, interstitial cystitis is common among women who have previously had recurrent infections.

What factors favor recurrent urinary tract infection that can lead to interstitial cystitis? Constipation, some drugs (antibiotics, contraceptives …), sexual intercourse, hormonal changes, diabetes, certain anatomical alterations and individual predisposition are associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infection. Also, insufficient fluid intake. On the other hand, a study, published in 2011 in American Academy of Family Physicians, highlights that women are more prone to uncomplicated acute cystitis because of the anatomical proximity between the anus, vagina and urethral opening. Taking certain steps helps decrease the risk that comes with your anatomy.

But do not forget that for a germ to produce infection it must first colonize the urine of the bladder and then produce an inflammatory response in the bladder mucosa. Therefore, if you are a person prone to cystitis, you can strengthen your mucous membranes with a good diet and natural supplements.

HOW TO PREVENT RECURRENT URINARY INFECTIONS NATURALLY

As Claude Bernard (1813-1878), a French biologist and physician, said, “the microbe is nothing, the terrain is everything.” And in the case of cystitis, it is very common to find previously weakened mucous membranes. Antibiotics only suppress the pathogen, but do not take into account the organic soil where the infection grows and develops. And that is precisely the most important factor for a microorganism to grow and colonize the affected area.

It is essential to strengthen the immune system so that our own defensive cells control the invasion of the aggressor agent. And if we take into account that most urine infections are due to microorganisms from the intestine, taking care of the intestinal microbiota is, without a doubt, the first step to prevent them.

These supplements help our immune system fend off the pathogens that cause infection.

ECHINACEA

Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia) stimulates phagocytosis of pathogens and the production of anti-inflammatory substances. It should not be taken more than two months in a row, but you can alternate it with other products for the defenses, Dosage: from 125 to 375 mg dairies of the standardized dry extract.

D-MANNOSE

This simple sugar, present in peaches, apricots, broccoli and red berries, blocks the growth of bacteria in the urinary tract and prevents them from attacking the walls of the bladder. It is usually marketed together with cranberry extract. Dosage: 10 g twice a day dissolved in juice or water if there is infection, and 2 to 5 g daily maintenance.

PROANTHOCYANIDINS

They are plant pigments found mainly in fruits and vegetables of red or deep purple color. They have antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. They protect mucous membranes and facilitate the elimination of bacteria. Dosage: 240 mg daily.

PROBIOTICS

Some strains of lactobacillus such as L. plantarum, L. crispatus and L. rhamnosus have demonstrated their ability to inhibit urinary pathogens such as Escherichia coli, and to prevent recurrence, if used continuously for a certain time. Dosage: One probiotic with 1×10⁹ CFUs (one billion “colony forming units”) a day three months in a row, twice a year.

Also keep in mind that some simple daily habits can help you avoid suffering from this type of infection:

• Drink enough. Drinking little fluid throughout the day causes germs to accumulate in the bladder epithelium. It is essential to drink plenty so that there is a dragging effect of bacteria to the outside.
• Frequent urination. Don’t delay going to the bathroom when you feel the urge to urinate. The accumulation of urine in the bladder favors the appearance of infections.
• Shower instead of bath. It is much more effective in eliminating bacteria that are confined to the skin and can cause cystitis.
• After evacuating. Dry from front to back to prevent bacteria from the anal region from entering the vagina or urethra.
• Intimate hygiene. Wash the skin of the anus and vagina very gently with neutral soaps that respect the pH and avoid the use of genital deodorants, as this type of product can irritate the urethra and bladder.
• Sex. It is one of the factors that most influences the appearance of cystitis. Try to empty your bladder as soon as you can after intercourse.

WHAT TO TAKE FOR RECURRENT URINE INFECTION

If you are suffering from cystitis or you are a prone person to suffer from them, you can strengthen your mucous membranes and improve cystitis with a good diet and natural supplements. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear.

CYSTITIS: WHICH FOODS TO EAT AND WHICH TO AVOID

If you are prone to suffer from repeated cystitis you have to know that there are foods that promote bladder irritation and that you should avoid or reduce. Others can be of great help.

• Especially avoid alcoholic beverages, carbonated soft drinks, caffeine, spicy drinks, citrus, tomatoes and chocolate.
• Reduce the consumption of acidifying foods such as refined flours, sugar, dairy and red meat.
• Canning, mature cheeses and industrial sauces, including soy sauces, are discouraged.
• You should not miss in your diet abundant vegetables, fruits and vegetables that, in addition to preventing constipation due to their contribution of fiber, tend to alkalize the tissues of the body and provide protective minerals such as potassium and magnesium.

A good preventive measure is to usually drink bilberry or cranberry juice. The components of these berries reduce the ability of bacteria to adhere to the urinary tract. It is important that the juice is natural and not sweetened, as sugar has a harmful effect on the immune system.

TWO-DAY MENU TO IMPROVE CYSTITIS

To improve or prevent cystitis you can follow this diet. Do it for the duration of cystitis, or a couple of days a week if it is to prevent:

• Fasting: Juice of a lemon with a tip of baking soda knife, in half a glass of water; an apple, apricots, strawberries or cranberries; and slice of wholemeal bread with tahini.
• Mid-morning: A glass of purifying broth of onion, leek and celery.
• Food: Cranberry juice; green salad with cucumber, radish, red cabbage and sprouts, seasoned with garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary or turmeric; and sautéed vegetables (without tomato) with rice, quinoa or buckwheat. Antiseptic and diuretic infusion.
• Mid-afternoon: Another glass of purifying broth.
• Dinner: Steamed vegetables; yogurt with raw pine nuts or almonds; and antiseptic and diuretic infusion.

INFUSION AGAINST THE SYMPTOMS OF CYSTITIS

Taking 2 or 3 cups a day of the next infusion of plants favors the expulsion of bacteria and relieves the discomfort of cystitis.

• Boil 250 ml of water and, when it comes to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of a mixture of birch leaves, bearberry and horsetail; Also add a handful of corn beards, and bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Cover, let it sit for about 15 minutes and strain it.
• The effectiveness of this infusion is due to its bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties: birch leaves decrease the adhesion of the pathogen in tissues; bearberry is antiseptic; Horsetail increases diuresis, and corn beards help relax the bladder lining and soothe burning.
• Add 30 drops of propolis tincture to each cup: it is bactericidal and helps overcome the infection sooner.

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The genus Hortensia includes ornamental plants, commonly known as hydrangeas, native to South and East Asia and the Americas. Most are shrubs between one to three meters high.

GENERAL CARE OF HYDRANGEA

Common hydrangea and mountain hydrangea in particular are very sensitive to too sunny a place and overwatering. Hydrangeas paniculatas are a little more robust and easier to care for.

• Location: The correct location is an important factor for a long and satisfactory life of hydrangea. These beautiful plants should be in a shaded or semi-shaded place. This is important, since, otherwise, the soil will dry out too quickly, when the hydrangea prefers it moist (but not waterlogged). In addition to the lighting conditions, you also have to pay attention to choosing a place as sheltered as possible from the wind for all species.
• Irrigation:

The water consumption of hydrangeas is quite high, since the enormous number of leaves causes some of the moisture to evaporate through them. In summer you should water them every day, even twice if it is in a pot. The watering interval is reduced in autumn and even more in winter. Make sure the soil doesn’t dry out completely.

In this video we explain how to know if you have to water a plant.

• Type of soil: It is recommended as a substrate a clay soil rich in humus that stores a lot of moisture. However, it must be quite loose and permeable to avoid stagnations.
• Fertilizer: It is best to use a compost or horn shavings. The right time to fertilize hydrangeas is spring, just before flowers form.

HYDRANGEA GROWTH AND SIZE

Different types of hydrangeas grow at different heights. Common hydrangea reaches a height of 100-150 centimeters. Hydrangeas paniculatas, on the other hand, can grow up to 3 meters tall.

Some species of climbing hydrangeas can grow up to several meters in height, as they can stick to walls and trees with their adhesive roots and can therefore reach extremely high.

The growth width of hydrangea species is between 80 and 150 centimeters. You should pay attention to this when planting young hydrangeas so that they do not come in the way of each other. The growth per year is between 10 and 50 centimeters, depending also on the variety.

HOW ARE HYDRANGEAS PRUNED?

Not all varieties of hydrangeas are cut in the same way. Plants are divided into types that are only lightly pruned and those that should be pruned in autumn.

Hydrangeas that should be pruned little:

• Common hydrangea
• Hydrangea arborescens (Hydrangea arborescens))
• Oak leaf hydrangea
• Climbing hydrangea
• Rough-leaved hydrangea
• Mountain hydrangea

These species must be pruned in spring when the frosts end and form their new cocoons in autumn. In spring, therefore, only cut the tips of frozen shoots and old inflorescences above the first pair of shoots.

Hydrangeas for pruning in autumn:

• Hydrangea paniculata
• Hydrangea snowball

Cut both types of hydrangeas in summer, in late autumn, all old shoots can be cut near the ground above a pair of eyes. These two species produce new strong shoots with large flowers in the flowering year.

To do this, put your hand directly on the base of the blade and break carefully by bending to one side. A new flower will form at this point after 5 to 6 weeks.

HOW TO MAKE HYDRANGEA FLOWERS BLUE

Most hydrangeas begin to bloom in June and brighten up gardens and terraces with their white, blue, pink or purple flowers, depending in part on the pH of the soil, well into autumn.

Pink hydrangeas can turn blue with special fertilization. For this, the plant needs an acidic soil with a pH of 4 to 4.5, which can be achieved using a fertilizer rich in potassium and coffee grounds.

On the other hand, in alkaline soils, with a pH between 6 and 6.5, the flowers acquire a pink color; and in alkaline soils with pH around 8, the flowers grow white.

HYDRANGEAS IN WINTER

This perennial resist sub-zero temperatures well. However, you should cover the neck of the root 10-20 cm high with bark mulch, compost or garden soil.

You can wrap the plant with a breathable fabric, such as a winter fleece. It is important that you do not use any airtight material, if the plant is already too large to wrap separately, avoid pruning it in autumn so that sensitive shoots are not exposed to direct frost after pruning.

Hydrangeas as pot plants spend the winter best in the basement, in the garage or in a garden shed. Protection from frost and darkness causes the plant to minimize the metabolic cycle. This in turn favors the formation of buds in spring. There is also no pruning, since the shoots do not usually die. The only problem is that the temperature should not exceed 5 degrees or fall below 3 degrees and should remain relatively constant.

If you do not have a basement or the possibility of moving the plant in the pot, then some preparation for the cold season is necessary. Wrap the pot with a coconut or jute mat. Do not use Styrofoam, as these airtight materials are not suitable.

In addition, the pot should be moved next to a wall of the house and / or placed on an insulating board to prevent frost from the soil from coming into contact with the pot. In this case, you should also cover the soil of the pot with mulch or similar and pack the plant.

ARE HYDRANGEAS POISONOUS?

Hydrangeas are classified as mildly toxic. If large amounts of leaves are consumed, it can lead to poisoning. Symptoms are dizziness, shortness of breath, cramps and circulatory problems.

The plant is also considered poisonous to animals. However, to cause real problems, dogs, cats and the like would have to ingest a large amount.

HOW DO HYDRANGEAS REPRODUCE?

The propagation of hydrangeas is very easy, suitable even for amateur gardeners without much skill. You can propagate hydrangea by cuttings or by dividing the mother plant. Propagation from seeds is practically impossible for amateur gardeners.

If you have a large hydrangea bush, you can divide the root. However, it is not suitable for all varieties of hydrangeas – the snowball is suitable for propagation by division, but panicle hydrangea is not.

If you want to divide the hydrangea, you need to dig up the healthy and vigorous mother plant in spring or autumn, carefully divide the root ball and replant the two “new” plants.

But the easiest way to propagate hydrangeas is to use so-called top cuttings.

HOW IS A HYDRANGEA CUTTING MADE?

When reproduced through cuttings, new plants inherit the growth characteristics of the mother plant. Therefore, it is essential to choose a plant with good flowers.

1. In June or July, cut off the green shoots under the third pair of leaves. Buds should be about 8 cm long and have no flower buds.
2. Remove both the bottom pair of leaves and the top pair of leaves along with the tip of the shoot with a sharp knife. What remains is the middle pair of leaves.
3. Reduce the remaining two blades by half by cutting the tip of the blade with sharp scissors. If the leaves are divided, evaporation is reduced, cutting saves energy and forms roots faster.
4. Place the cutting about 4 cm deep in a pot with “potting soil”.
5. Put the cutting in a mini greenhouse in a warm, but not sunny, place for the first two to three weeks, or cover the pot with a clear plastic bag. Since cuttings do not yet have roots to absorb water, it is important that there is plenty of moisture.
6. It is important to ventilate briefly once a day so that mold does not grow on the ground.
7. After three weeks, you can remove the cover for hours to slowly acclimate the hydrangea to life without a cover.
8. When the small hydrangeas have formed the first pair of new leaves, the cuttings will be ready to move into larger pots.

TIPS FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF HYDRANGEAS

• Submerging the lower end of the shoot in powder for rooting (available in garden centers) gives the bud the best chance of developing new roots.
• The so-called “potting soil” is very suitable for propagation of cuttings.

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The atlasprofilax technique was developed between 1993 and 1996 by the Swiss René-Claudius Schümperli.

It is based on the correct repositioning of the atlas, the first cervical vertebra. It is carried out by means of a specific massage in the short musculature of the neck.

ATLAS VERTEBRA: WHAT HAPPENS IF IT IS UNBOXED

After several years of research, Schümperli, passionate about manual techniques suffering from multiple health problems derived from accidents, discovered that the atlas (the first cervical vertebra), is dislocated (dislocated) in most people.

In addition, due to causes such as difficult births, falls throughout life or traffic accidents, the dislocation of the atlas can worsen and cause new symptoms and ailments, or worsen and chronicle existing ones.

When the atlas vertebra is dislocated or disengaged, depending on its angle of rotation it can cause a narrowing of the volume of the foramen of the skull and the vertebral canal, causing the spinal cord, as well as part of the cranial nerves and nerve endings to be very compressed and even permanently pinched.

This dislocation causes that in turn, the vertebral arteries, the carotid artery and the lymphatic vessels suffer a strong and constant pressure, which leads to headaches and migraines, postural problems (brothy shoulders, rotation of the pelvis …), tingling and paresthesias in arms and legs, chronic fatigue, neck pain, jaw, cervical and back pain in general, diffuse and changing joint pain, herniated discs, scoliosis, vertigo…

Schümperli started from the evidence that this vertebra is not only the support of the head, but also responsible for the balance, posture and guidance of the spine and skeleton.

WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF REPOSITIONING THE ATLAS VERTEBRA?

To alleviate these dysfunctions, Schümperli developed a deep and specific massage method that, applied to the short muscles of the neck, manages to reposition the atlas in its natural position.

Lluís Manent, specialist in atlasprophylax with consultation in Barcelona, points out that the technique is absolutely positive and that it does not entail any risk or adverse side effects, since in no case are sudden or aggressive manipulations carried out.

Manent also argues that for mechanical and anatomical reasons a correctly repositioned atlas cannot return to its natural position, something that explains why the treatment only requires two sessions.

“During the first session, the position of the person’s atlas is evaluated and corrected or repositioned and after a few weeks the second session is performed, which consists of a control massage to follow the evolution of the regenerative process,” says the therapist.

He adds that “as for the most common reactions, already in the first session you usually experience a deep relaxation and an unblocking of certain parts of the body that were contractured or sore.

Maybe the person is surprised by moving his head easily and in the short or medium term sees how his discomfort and pain disappear, that he has gained flexibility, that his posture is more upright, he has more energy and feels less tired …”

But he warns that “it can also happen that the person experiences fatigue, stiffness and muscle tension in the nape of the neck, some point of the back or lumbar teeth, which indicates that the self-healing process has been set in motion.”

ATLASPROPHYLAX AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: JOAN’S CASE

Joan Serra, a 46-year-old agricultural machinery mechanic and resident of Manlleu (Barcelona), has been suffering from multiple sclerosis for more than eleven years and thanks his naturopathic doctor who two years ago advised him to visit a specialist who practices this method.

“When I visited Lluís Manell I had serious difficulties walking (I walked half crouched), sharp pains in the neck and other points of the back, frequent headaches, muscle stiffness, extreme tiredness, double vision, blood supply problems and a whole set of symptoms that seriously affected my quality of life, so I was about to throw in the towel and leave the company I managed”, Joan explains.

On the first visit Lluís asked him among other things about the illnesses and accidents he had suffered, to which he replied that he had had several traffic accidents, the first of them, very serious, at the age of 18, which had caused the typical whiplash.

“Then the therapist proceeded to massage me and weeks later I went to a second and final follow-up visit,” Joan explains.

Lluís Manent assures that in people who have suffered whiplash the chances of developing multiple sclerosis in the short, medium or long term are multiplied by thirteen, according to statistics, without the cause having been investigated.

“We believe that due to the strong blow, the atlas moves even more and causes a very important compression of the spinal canal producing a ‘short circuit’ of the spinal tracts responsible for balance, motor sensitivity, etc., in addition to affecting the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and nervous system, among other repercussions.”

The therapist says that after the treatment Joan has undergone a spectacular transformation.

“Gone are his neck back pains, extreme tiredness and headaches. The double vision problems have improved a lot, he has regained balance and walking is no longer as difficult as before.”

Joan is so well that he has recovered the desire to continue with his business and has sent his whole family to Lluís’ consultation. “It has even changed my character and vision of things,” concludes Joan.

The atlasprofilax method has also been shown to be effective in cases of vertigo, chronic fatigue, migraine and muscle and osteoarticular pain, among others.

Joan is so well that he has recovered the desire to continue with his business and has sent his whole family to Lluís’ consultation. “It has even changed my character and vision of things,” concludes Joan.

The atlasprofilax method has also been shown to be effective in cases of vertigo, chronic fatigue, migraine and muscle and osteoarticular pain, among others.

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