Although taboo, the production of intestinal gas is a normal physiological phenomenon. Trying to hold it in repeatedly is not without consequences for digestive health.
We sleep pretty well, we eat pretty well, but we're still tired all the time. Where's the energy ? It's not always a major health problem. Sometimes it's simple, invisible but powerful causes that drain the battery day after day. Here are 4 discreet
Foufou, a staple dish in many African cultures, is appreciated for its taste and texture. Made from cassava, yam or plantain flour, it is an essential source of energy. However, one question often comes up: does foutou make you fat? What impact....
How do you deal with muscle contractions, joint pain, aches, spasms and cramps? Is it better to use hot or cold after an injury? When it comes to restarting or practising sport regularly, sometimes injury is not an option.
Women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy have a higher risk of having babies with heart defects. The risk of birth defects is particularly sensitive to early pregnancy factors,...
The kidneys filter waste and balance water and electrolytes. They control blood pressure and produce hormones. Their role is vital to the body. When they malfunction, the signs are often discreet. But neglecting them can lead to serious,...
Rest is a natural factor of well-being. It's the best way to replenish the energy you need to keep your body and mind in good working order. To work without rest is to accumulate toxins in the body and, worse still, to reduce the effectiveness of,...
Intensive smartphone use can lead to wrist pain, often ignored until it becomes troublesome. Dr Savadogo W. Jean Emmanuel, Onco-rhumatologist and osteoarticular ultrasonographer (Burkina Faso), warns of a discreet but increasingly frequent ailment: s
Si une alimentation saine et équilibrée est essentielle pour le bien-être, certaines associations alimentaires peuvent nuire à la santé et provoquer des troubles digestifs. Alors, quels sont les aliments à ne pas mélanger et comment combiner les alim
Bread, the result of baking a simple dough made from wheat flour, water and salt, is a fundamental food in many cultures, including Togo where the baguette is highly prized. Bread is not made by freezing, but by yeast or sourdough fermentation. Altho
Une crise hémorroïdaire se manifeste par une douleur anale, une sensation de chaleur ou de pesanteur, et parfois des saignements après les selles. Les causes classiques sont bien connues et sont entre autres la constipation, la grossesse, ...
According to the journal « sleep », adults suffering from insomnia are at greater risk of memory disorders, depression, daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea and long-term cognitive impairment.