Lymph nodes are small protuberances that are distributed throughout the lymphatic system. They are involved in the body's defense against infections. Symbolically, they can be considered as the “police stations of the body”. Adenopathy (swelling of a ganglion)...
Cholesterol is a lipid (a type of natural fat) present in all parts of the body. The body needs a certain amount of cholesterol to function properly. But excess cholesterol in the blood, combined with other substances, can stick to the walls of the arteries. This is...
Gallstones are the formation of growths of solid material (stones) in the bile ducts and gallbladder. The purpose of a gallstone is to hold the bile so that it does not come out. It may be to not digest something or to stop an excess of bile (bitterness, anger, rage,...
Lower back and lumbar spine: In this area of the spine, the relationships we maintain with our immediate environment, human, social, professional, affective, family and sexual relationships are reflected. If I have discomfort, it indicates a devaluation regarding my...
Epicondylitis: (tennis elbow) is the inflammation of the tendons that join the muscles of the forearm and the hand with the epicondyle on the outer lateral face of the elbow, these muscles being in charge of controlling the main movements of the hand. The elbow joint...
The clavicle is a long bone, shaped like an “S”, extending from the sternum to the shoulder blade. It is considered the only means of union between the upper limb and the thorax. She has the function of “bearing weight”. The pain in her tells me that I am living a...
The lacrimal glands are exocrine glands responsible for producing and secreting tears. Tears lubricate the eyeball, moisten and clean it to get a better view of the "piece". They also contain a bactericidal enzyme that protects the eye against infection on an ongoing...
Cryptorchidism is a developmental disorder that consists of the incomplete descent of one or both testicles through the inguinal canal into the scrotum. If cryptorchidism occurs during pregnancy, one or both testicles are hidden to “pretend” that we are not the...
Arrhythmia is an alteration of the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. It is called bradycardia when the rhythm slows down and tachycardia when it accelerates. People with arrhythmias tend to become emotionally unbalanced quite often, they can go, in a short time, from...