In winter/fall season we catch the common cold more often than usually. A cold season is a period of flare-up of chronic diseases and flue epidemics. That’s why the great risk to catch virus emerges – for instance, in public transport, at college or at work. Flu and cold are the most frequent “guests” in our body in winter and autumn. And each requires a special treatment. Can we distinguish flu from ARD ourselves or only doctor can do this? Full story

As the warm season arrives many people face some allergy challenges. Dust is one of the widely spread allergens. Symptoms of allergic reaction to dust are similar to that of the common cold and include swelling of nasal mucous, red eyes, enanthesis. How do we make the allergy period pass easier? There is a way to do this. Full story

Eating disorders those days grow to extend of a real epidemic, especially among young females trying to imitate their celebrity idols. Anorexia nervosa is a severe complex disease that very few people know of, unfortunately. There is no one to blame for anorexia. When someone has the disease by no means it is because the person was poorly brought up by parents. Cultural, genetic, and personality factors closely interact with life situations and can create a favourable environment for the development of psychological eating disorders. Full story

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) overtakes women every month, and it seems, there’s no way to avoid it. Headache, irritability, swellings and permanent food cravings – every woman suffers from these symptoms monthly in a varying degree. PMS is a whole range of physical, psychological and emotional symptoms. Although they vanish after the menstruation starts, they often create a lot of problems for both women and people around them. How to help yourself to outlive these terrible days? Full story