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Natural cosmetics with hemp extracts - for young, smooth skin
Natural ingredients, which often come from organic farming, make up natural cosmetics. It is more environmentally friendly and gentler on the skin. © Sonja Birkelbach - stock.adobe.comMore and more women are interested in the subject of natural cosmetics. They don't want to find chemical additives in their personal care products. Instead, the focus is on gentle cleaning and natural care. A new agent that is used in natural cosmetic products is CBD. The active ingredient from the hemp plant is said to be a real miracle cure for the body and is therefore increasingly used against skin problems. This article explains how natural cosmetics with CBD work and what consumers should pay attention to.
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Facial cleansing
© Racle Fotodesign - stock.adobe.comMany external factors affect the skin. The facial skin in particular is exposed to environmental influences, as it has to get along without a covering for most of the year. Not only does the sun or airborne dust attack the skin, daily make-up should also be removed from the skin of the face at night. There are a few things to consider when cleaning your face.
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Which doctor for back pain
Back pain is a common ailment. Young people in particular do not attach great importance to this. But with them, the pain can be a symptom of a serious illness: ankylosing spondylitis. And that can only be clearly diagnosed by a specialist. Muscles and ligaments, nerves and vertebrae: back pain can have many causes. Almost every third German regularly suffers from lower back pain.
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Digitization of the healthcare industry
Digitization is making great strides. Hardly any field remains unaffected, and this also applies without restriction to the health sector. But just as many people in other areas do not recognize at first glance what advantages digitalization can have for them there, it is also in medicine. This article therefore explains the 5 great advantages.
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CBD for osteoarthritis - helpful for pain and inflammation
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in our society and is much more common than, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, known as rheumatism. In Germany, almost 20% of all people have osteoarthritis. Women are affected twice as often as men. Since osteoarthritis occurs most frequently in older people, a further increase in osteoarthritis sufferers due to demographic change can be expected in the next few years.
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Summer heat - tips for proper sunbathing
Whether on vacation or at home, sunbathing is relaxing and fun. The most important thing is not to overdo it and not to risk sunburn. To do this, sun worshipers take some measures and thus protect their skin and their entire body. This article explains what to look out for when sunbathing and how people can protect themselves.
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The seeds of the cannabis plant
© yanadjan - Fotolia.comI have had insomnia for a number of years. That makes me very weary, I am in a bad mood and irritated very quickly. A friend recently drew my attention to CBD oil. At first I was very skeptical, but today I am incredibly grateful to her. Since taking the drops, I have slept much better and, above all, deeper. This has a positive effect on my entire vitality, mood and also my immune system.
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Worms in the intestines
Parasite infestation in the form of worms, which come in many different types, is quite common. Worldwide, around two billion people are said to be affected. The WHO estimates that around 200,000 people die from the parasites every year. The most common types of worms are the tapeworm, roundworm and pinworm. Sometimes they are not noticed at all or very late.
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Relieve tension: Lomi Lomi massage, CBD and essential oils
There are numerous massage treatments that are designed to help with various ailments. Massages are particularly helpful in the case of tension or pain in the back and neck area in order to stay healthy and vital. Many people use conventional oils from the health food store for this. There are also special oils that can be applied to the skin, making the massage treatment much more pleasant and intense.
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Telemedicine: advantages and application examples
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By means of telecommunications, telemedicine bridges a given distance between doctors and patients or consulting doctors among themselves for the purposes of diagnosis and therapy. This increases the availability of evidence-based therapies, according to the recent telemedicine and health services research symposium.
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Diseases nobody wants to talk about
Every one of us gets a cold or flu, and we like to talk about it with colleagues or family. On the other hand, there are also diseases that are usually not mentioned. They are among the so-called taboo topics in our society and are rarely addressed in our society.
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Vegan Diet - How It Can Be Healthy
© Mara Zemgaliete - stock.adobe.comThe purely plant-based diet is making great strides towards the middle of society. More and more people are taking part in the annual “Veganuary” and are switching to a plant-based diet, sometimes or even forever. What this means for their health is a matter of controversy. It's difficult to keep track of things in this mess. A professional outlook helps.
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