There can be two reasons for swollen feet: the first is the result of a blow or injury, and the second is water stagnating in the flesh of the foot. Foot swelling can occur at any age. In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, there are many others that cause swollen feet: poor circulation, malnutrition, filariasis and intolerance to other medications. Swollen feet should always be treated by a doctor. Swelling can also be the result of other illnesses such as varicose veins, kidney disease, heart disease...

In winter, the temperature is not constant, but variable, and this leads to health problems for people, especially the most vulnerable... The causes of health complications are wind, cold and humidity. When the body is cold, blood vessels contract, the energy required by the body increases and the blood becomes thicker. The digestive system is sluggish and dehydration can occur... The number of cold sufferers increases...

May 31 is World No-Tobacco Day, when everyone is encouraged to stop smoking and stop buying cigarettes. The first cigarette was made by a beggar from Spain; cigars used to be chewed and then wrapped. Non-smokers, who are exposed to second-hand smoke in various places, can be affected by increasingly more serious illnesses than real smokers. It is possible to help people who want to stop smoking, both mentally and physically. The basics for quitting smoking: first, decide to stop smoking; second, stop buying; third, exercise breathing fresh air for 10 minutes every morning; fourth, clean your mouth, drink a glass of water every hour...

Anyone, child or adult, can have a sore throat. Sore throats are caused by an attack of a germ, virus or allergy. But a sore throat can also be a symptom of another illness in the body. That's why it's important to see a doctor. The adenoids and lingual tonsils are organs located in the throat. It is necessary for the protection of the throat and it is a generator of immunity. Everyone has different sizes. If it bothers you, it is necessary to go to a doctor, who knows whether the deafness should be removed or not.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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