• HEALTH

    What diseases can an enlarged liver be a symptom of?

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Gastroenterology specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kaplan gave information about liver enlargement and its symptoms.   Sometimes the liver can swell as a response to a short-term (acute) condition and then return to normal size on its own after a while. However, a process that begins due to another cause can cause slow but progressive damage to the liver. Early diagnosis is extremely important in liver problems. If it is delayed, liver cirrhosis and liver cancer can develop and liver transplantation may be necessary for treatment.   Patients who generally encounter this problem do not realize that their liver is…

  • HEALTH

    Purified water does not mean healthy water!

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    For health reasons, the average daily water intake is around 2.5 liters for men and 2.2 liters for women. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers need to drink more water due to high fluid loss.   Considering the effects of its values ​​on the body, the quality of drinking water also becomes very important. Emphasizing that waters used after being purified by different methods are not healthy and safe, Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology expert Prof. Dr. Müfit Zeki Karagülle explains what to consider when choosing healthy water:   Due to the increased water requirement during pregnancy and breastfeeding, mothers need to…

  • Haircare

    The Most Effective Mask Against Hair Loss And Dandruff 

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    The Most Effective Mask Against Hair Loss And Dandruff       Ingredients:   1 Onion   1 teaspoon honey   Preparation and application:   Peel the onion, wash the onion and puree it in a blender.   Sieve the mashed onion to remove the juice. Since we will not use the pulp in the mask, you can throw it away.   Add honey into the onion juice and mix well with a wooden spoon.   Apply the mixture to your hair roots.   Wait 25 minutes.   Shampoo and wash with plenty of warm water.   Dry with a…

  • LIFESTYLE

    A healthy heart is found in healthy legs!

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    According to a study by Japanese researchers, the results of which were published on the website of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), patients who have had a heart attack but have strong legs have a lower risk of developing heart failure.   In the study conducted by Japan’s Sagamihara University School of Medicine, 932 people who had a heart attack for the first time and had no previous heart disease between 2007 and 2020 were examined.   In the study, in which leg strength was measured with the “quadriceps” muscle group test of patients who were hospitalized after a…

  • Beauty

    Anti-Aging Linden Mask 

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Anti-Aging Linden Mask        Ingredients:   1 Handful of Linden   1 Tea Glass Milk   Preparation and application:   Take the milk into the coffee pot and boil it on the stove.   Add the linden into the boiling milk.   Let it boil for 2 minutes.   At the end of the time, remove the coffee pot from the stove and let it cool.   After the mixture is warm, apply it to your skin and massage it with your fingertips for 10 minutes.   Wait for 20 minutes.   Wash with plenty of warm water.…

  • HEALTH

    7 effective measures to prevent ear infections in summer!

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Arif Ulubil warned against the summer risks that invite many problems in our ears and said, “The swimming pool or the sea not being clean can often lead to ear infections. In addition, the chlorine in the pool reduces the resistance of the outer ear canal to external factors. Leaving the ears wet after contact with water causes the development of fungal infections in particular,” and made the following statement: Be careful in the pool and sea The outer ear canal can easily become infected by microorganisms in the pool or sea.…

  • This is How Stress Affects Your Skin & What To Do About It
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    This is how stress and intense emotions affect your skin.

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Did you know that a work conflict could be creating expression lines on your face? Or that a family argument could trigger psoriasis flare-ups? The skin, our largest organ, functions as a biological diary where unprocessed emotions are recorded. According to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), 68% of patients with chronic skin conditions report episodes of acute stress in the three months prior to diagnosis. Carmen Kanne, a dermatologist at the Institute of Integral Dermatology , explains it bluntly: “Cortisol doesn’t just affect the mind: it creates inflammation, dehydration, and aging in every pore . ” The toxic triangle: brain, hormones and skin The…

  • Do antibiotics cause constipation?
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    Do antibiotics cause constipation? A doctor explains

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications, with more than 236 million prescriptions written in the United States in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  . This equates to roughly seven prescriptions for every 10 people in outpatient care. While these medications are essential for fighting bacterial infections, they can also throw the digestive system off balance in ways patients don’t always anticipate. If you’ve started taking such a prescription and suddenly feel like your stomach is sluggish, there may be an explanation.   Below, Linda Yancey, MD, a board-certified infectious diseases physician at Memorial Hermann…

  • Prepare a relaxing eucalyptus and mint balm
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    Prepare a relaxing eucalyptus and mint balm

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    When coughs and nasal congestion plague us, we look for quick and effective relief. Soothing eucalyptus and mint balm is a safe, natural alternative to relieve these symptoms.  Eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils , known for their anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties, work synergistically to open the airways, reduce inflammation, and facilitate the expectoration of mucus. Benefits of eucalyptus and mint balm Relieves cough: Eucalyptus helps loosen and cough up mucus, while mint soothes throat irritation. Decongests the respiratory tract: Both plants have decongestant properties that help open the respiratory tract and facilitate breathing. Reduces inflammation: The anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus and mint help reduce inflammation in the airways.…

  • COOKING

    Practical and extremely delicious: Potato boiling recipe

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    We can say that this recipe , which is blended with softly cooked chicken, vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, is a candidate to be indispensable for family tables. Moreover, you can easily prepare this dish with the basic ingredients in your kitchen.   BOILED POTATO RECIPE Materials:   5 chicken shanks (you can increase depending on the number of people) 1 liter of hot water 1 Onion 2 carrots 2 potatoes 1 teaspoon sweet red pepper powder 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons of oil   To boil chicken with potatoes, add oil to a…