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A female doula providing emotional and physical support to a laboring mother seated on a birthing ball, with a partner holding her hand in a calm, natural birthing environment

What is a birth doula?

Birth doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support during childbirth, helping mothers feel empowered while improving birthing outcomes

Antimicrobial Resistance: A Global Threat Requiring a Joint Response

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), commonly known as antibiotic resistance, is one of the most significant public health threats in today’s world. The growing number of multi-resistant bacteria, combined with a lack of new antibiotics, has brought us to the brink of losing effective therapeutic options.

Phytotherapy for Atopic Dermatitis: Caring for Your Skin Inside and Out

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itching, redness, and dryness. The phytotherapy approach to managing this condition involves not only skin care but also internal therapies. This method uses natural ingredients and plants with anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and soothing properties, including

Metformin Intolerance: Challenges and Opportunities

Intolerance to metformin is a common and complex challenge in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, affecting up to 20% of patients using this drug. Metformin is considered the first choice in the therapy of type 2 diabetes because of its proven effects on

Nutrition for beautiful and healthy skin

Healthy skin reflects the overall health of the body, and nutrition plays a key role in maintaining its appearance and function. If you want to improve the health of your skin and make it beautiful, consider the following key nutrients and nutritional tips. Vitamins

Everything you need to know about personalized pharmacotherapy

A new sector for personalized pharmacotherapy and toxicology analysis – What does it mean for you? When drugs, side effects, interactions, or toxicology are mentioned, it can all sound a bit scary and complicated to most patients. However, knowing these aspects can significantly improve

Why is birth support important for a healthy newborn microbiome?

At the Immuno Center, we have launched a new sector dedicated to supporting pregnant women, mothers and their partners, with the aim of promoting a healthy newborn microbiome. Our focus is on providing comprehensive support through pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, using proven

Hydration during heat waves

During hot summer days there is a risk of dehydration. This danger especially threatens people who perform heavy physical work, especially if they work outdoors and if they are not sufficiently protected from overheating. Children, people suffering from certain diseases, and elderly people can

What is phytotherapy?

Phytotherapy or treatment with plants is one of the oldest ways of treating diseases and alleviating ailments. In addition, the daily use of plants can help us increase the quality of health and life. Today, phytotherapy is a complementary medical discipline based on tradition

Nutritional therapy of gestational diabetes

Control of gestational diabetes (GD) through diet, in addition to drug therapy when necessary, is of key importance for blood sugar levels, which is very important for the health of the mother and baby. In various countries there are different guidelines on the treatment

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms and Risk Factors 

Gestational diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce the insulin it needs during pregnancy. People with this condition develop high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.  What is gestational diabetes?  During pregnancy, some people may develop high blood sugar levels. This condition is known as

Remission of Diabetes Type 2: Which medications are used today 

Misconception: Insulin worsens the complications of diabetes.  A lot of people think insulin worsens the complications of diabetes, when in fact, insulin is treating them.  People who need insulin often experience the most diabetes-related complications. As a result, a lot of patients think it’s

Can You Get Rid of Diabetes?  – Remission of Type 2 Diabetes 

From Prediabetes to Diabetes and vice versa, we give answers to these
questions:
– Can Diabetes Be Cured?
– Why we don’t call it ‘reversing’ type 2 diabetes
– The chances of going into type 2 diabetes remission 
– Benefits of type 2 diabetes remission
– How these long-term benefits work 
– Suggested action plan and lifestyle changes
– 6 Lifestyle changes to put diabetes into remission 
– How can we reduce the number of people with prediabetes? 

Insulin resistance, Prediabetes, Diabetes  

Answers to questions:
What is the difference between insulin resistance, prediabetes and diabetes?
How will I know if I have accumulated fat in my pancreas and liver?
What is prediabetes?
Are there symptoms of prediabetes?
Are there tests that can diagnose prediabetes?
Is there a higher risk for prediabetes in certain periods of life?
Can children get prediabetes?
What happens when prediabetes becomes type 2 diabetes?

Is an MS Flare-Up the Same as a Relapse? 

An MS relapse, also called a flare-up, lasts at least 24 hours and occurs 30 days after a previous one. MS affects the central nervous system, causing periods of relapse and remission. Flare-ups involve increased inflammation and symptoms like fatigue and vision problems. Understanding this difference is vital for effective management.

Multiple Sclerosis: Facts, Statistics, and You 

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most widespread disabling neurological conditions of young adults around the world.  

You can develop MS at any age, but most people receive diagnoses between 20 and 50 years old.