Month: July 2023

Skin disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic allergies and inflammation: support and recovery strategies A complex phenomenon Autoimmune diseases form very broad spectrum encompassing a diversified range of disorders that vary in terms of disease severity and site of organic damage. As such, autoimmunity includes skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis or…

A simple question: How do you feel this morning? Chronic fatigue and tiredness are often encountered in general practice settings. Very often, however, the answer to this simple question is underestimated.Feeling tired in the morning, not fully rested, with little energy, or feeling that the night’s sleep was not as restorative as it should have…

Introduction Sleep is a fundamental need for every individual, so much so that its deprivation leads to disorders such as increased fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty concentrating and irritability [26,17,18]. The causes of sleep problems are varied and include: psychosocial stress, psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety), medication, sleep apnoea, environmental disorders and persistent activation of the…

In winter we struggle to drink, because we rarely feel thirst. We know that our body water is still expelled through breathing, sweating and urine: but precisely because the perception of thirst is lowered, the risk of dehydration may increase. Symptoms of mild dehydration are very common: drowsiness, fatigue, dry skin, headache, constipation and dizziness.…

What it causes, what triggers it, how to monitor it and how to recover from it Inflammation is a normal defence mechanism that protects the body from various insults and pathogens, as well as the tissue repair processes, and helps restore the physiology of infected or damaged sites. It is a mechanism, characterised by redness,…

Non-volatile Acidosis, Volatile Acidosis and Buffer Systems Introduction The metabolic processes that occur within our body lead to constant pH changes through a continuous succession of intake-elimination of “acids” and “bases” that alter the concentration of the hydrogen ion (H +), thus changing the pH of the body that must cope with these variations and…

Introduction The combination of dietary excesses and sedentary lifestyle promotes weight gain and obesity, with all the consequences that derive from them. In the ongoing fight against obesity and related disorders, several strategies have proven successful in activating the thermogenesis of brown adipose tissue (BAT) and the energy expenditure of the whole body (EE24h) through…

There are 3 different types of fat or adipose tissue: WAT (white adipose tissue), BAT (brown adipose tissue) and beige. White adipose tissue (WAT) is not only an energy reservoir but, being a highly active endocrine organ, it is closely related to obesity, increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, altered lipid profiles, blood glucose levels and subsequent insulin…

Persistent activation of the HPA axis and presence of MUS Circadian rhythm of the HPA axis and stress factors In principle, the physiological circadian rhythm of the HPA axis is regulated at the level of the hypothalamus [7], specifically by the region of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), located immediately above the optic chiasm and connected…

Vitamins and minerals are key micronutrients for the good functioning of our immune system, and they need to be introduced into the body through proper nutrition. During the winter, however, when colds and flu are easy to catch, it is necessary to increase our body’s defense by supporting physical barriers, cellular immunity and antibody production.For…