A positive body image is the familiar, pleasant feeling when dealing with one’s own body. It is an important prerequisite for strong self-confidence and develops in early childhood. What is body image? A positive body image means feeling comfortable in your own skin. The development of a good body feeling starts in infancy. A positive … Body Sensation: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Stem plant L., Fagaceae – English oak (Matt.) Liebl., Fagaceae – Sessile oak Willd., Fagaceae – Downy Oak Medicinal drug Quercus cortex – Oak bark: The cut and dried bark of fresh, young branches of L., (Matt.) Liebl. or Willd. (PhEur). PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins. Quercus semen – acorn, rarely used as … Oak: Medicinal Uses
Products Cortisone mixed ointments are not commercially available as finished drug products. They are prepared in pharmacies as extemporaneous preparations. Usually, a cream or ointment containing cortisone is diluted by mixing it with an ingredient-free base, such as Excipial or Antidry. The concentration of the glucocorticoid decreases in the process. However, the risk for adverse … Cortisone Mixed Ointments
Medicinal extracts from the Asian Ginkgo tree were considered some years as “natural miracle cures” against a variety of ailments. In particular, the touted positive influence in neurodegenerative diseases and declining cognitive performance caused quite a stir. However, new findings cast doubt on the natural remedy’s actual efficacy. Occurrence and cultivation of ginkgo Reportedly, ginkgo … Ginkgo: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products The most famous product with the acetic-tartaric clay solution was Euceta Gel, which also contained chamomile extract and arnica tincture. It has been off the market since 2014. Various successor products with a comparable composition have been launched. In addition, the solution is also contained, among other things, in traction ointments. The acetic-tartaric alumina … Acetic-Tartaric Alumina Solution
Products Allantoin is found in creams and ointments for external use and in numerous cosmetics and personal care products. Structure and properties Allantoin (C4H6N4O3, Mr = 158.12 g/mol) is a racemate and belongs to the group of imidazolidines. It is present white, crystalline powder and is odorless and tasteless. It is sparingly soluble in water. … Allantoin
Physiological background Sweat is produced by millions of eccrine sweat glands that are distributed throughout the body and are particularly numerous on the palms and soles of the hands, face, and armpits. The eccrine sweat glands are spiral and clustered glands that open directly onto the skin surface. They are innervated by cholinergic nerve fibers … Heavy Sweating
Symptoms In venous insufficiency, the normal return flow of venous blood to the heart is disturbed due to various causes. The following symptoms occur on the legs, especially the ankle and lower leg: Superficial venous dilatation: Varicose veins, spider veins, varicose veins. Pain and heaviness, tired legs Fluid retention, swelling, “water in the legs”. Calf … Chronic Venous Insufficiency