Cystinosis is a congenital disease in which the body accumulates excess cystine, an amino acid that, when it is in excess inside the cells, produces crystals that impede the correct functioning of the cells and, therefore, this disease can affect several organs of the body, being divided into 3 main types: Nephropathic cystinosis : mainly affects the kidneys and arises in the baby, but can evolve to other parts of the body like the eyes; Intermediate cystinosis: it is similar to nephropathic cystinosis but begins to develop in adolescence; Ocular cystinosis : is the least serious type that affe

Hypericão is a medicinal plant, also known as Herb-de-joão, Milfurada, Ibitipoca or Hypericérico-tricus, widely used as a home remedy to fight depression, eliminate worms or alleviate respiratory problems, for example. Hypericum perforatum's scientific name is Hypericum perforatum and can be purchased in its natural form or tincture form in natural products stores and manipulation pharmacies, as well as in some free markets and supermarkets. W

Prozac is an anti-depressant drug with active ingredient Fluoxetine. This is an oral medication used in the treatment of psychological disorders such as depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Prozac acts by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain, a neurotransmitter responsible for the feelings of pleasure and well-being of an individual

Daflon is a medicine widely used in the treatment of varicose veins and other diseases that reach the blood vessels, as it has as active principles diosmin and hesperidin, two substances that act to protect the veins and control their relaxation. Daflon is an oral medication produced by the pharmaceutical laboratory Servier

To wash fruits and vegetables correctly, reducing the amount of pesticides and microorganisms, the following steps must be taken: Wash food in running water using a brush or brush to remove dirt visible to the naked eye; Leave the fruits and vegetables soaked in a bowl with 1 liter of water and 1 tablespoon of bleach or sodium hypochlorite for 15 minutes; Wash the fruits and vegetables in drinking water to remove excess hypochlorite

Glucomannan is a water-soluble plant fiber derived from the Konjac root, which is a medicinal plant scientifically called Amorphophallus konjac , widely consumed in Japan and China. This fiber is a natural appetite suppressant because along with water it forms a gel in the digestive system, which increases the time of digestion of foods, and helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides, being excellent for fighting hunger and emptying the intestine, decreasing abdominal swelling

Fungirox is an antifungal medicine that has the active principle Ciclopirox. This is a topical and vaginal medicine effective in the treatment of superficial mycoses and candidiasis. The mechanism of action of Fungirox is to prevent the transport of essential substances into the fungi, causing the weakening and death of the parasites, and resulting in the decrease of the symptoms of the diseases

Knee tendonitis, also known as a jumper's knee, is an inflammation of the knee patella tendon that causes intense pain in the knee, especially when walking or exercising. Generally, knee tendonitis is more common in soccer players, tennis players, basketball players or runners, for example due to excessive use of the knee tendon for jumping and running

Some foods that decrease appetite can be used in weight loss diets, as they reduce the anxiety caused by hunger, because they produce a greater feeling of satiety or can make the food stay in the stomach longer. In this way, gelatine

Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disease in which bones are more dense and brittle than normal due to changes in the functioning of cells that act in the process of bone formation and destruction. Understand better what is osteopetrosis, symptoms

The best way to increase muscle mass faster is to do exercises like weight training and ingest a greater amount of protein-rich foods. Eating right the right foods, resting and sleeping are also very important tips for those who want to increase muscle mass because it is during sleep that the new muscle cells are produced

Chickenpox, also called chickenpox, is a disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, and is a highly contagious disease that manifests itself through blisters or red patches on the body and intense itching. Its treatment is done in a way to control the symptoms, with remedies like Paracetamol and antiseptic lotion to dry the wounds faster