Whether it is the perfume of a rose or the aroma of a cake, the perception of odours is very much linked to emotions. The explanation is… neuroscientific, and is related to our evolution! A smell is never a simple odour: it provides immediate, irrepressible sensations, as sublime as it is appalling, and rushes up […]
Shoulder pain (or omalgia) is one of the most common reasons for consultation in general medicine and rheumatology. The shoulder is a very complex joint, and many of the structures that constitute it can cause injury or pain. Thus, this body part consists of two “sliding” spaces and three joints: Glenohumeral joint Acromioclavicular joint Sterno-Clavicular […]
Cold is very common. This viral infection manifests itself in a blocked nose, sneezing, sore throat and sometimes a mild cough. Should I consult? How do I know if it’s not a flu? How to avoid it? And if not, how can we not pass it on to the whole family? Colds are extremely contagious […]
Back pain, or dorsalgia, is a very common pain. Nearly 9 out of 10 people suffer from back pain, occasionally or regularly. In the vast majority of cases, pain is caused by poor posture and repeated bad movements. It is therefore possible to avoid these pains, provided you follow a few simple rules on a […]
When you see a person in Thailand inhaling something while in a public area, do not think right away that it is a drug or anything illegal. The person may just be using an inhaler to relieve a clogged nose. In Thai, an inhaler is called ya dom (ยาดม). As it is popularly known around […]
