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The intestine is classified as part of the digestive system: it starts from the stomach, called the small intestine, and ends in the body cavity, where the large intestine is located. The function of the intestines is to absorb substances that have been digested by the stomach back into the body. Diseases that can affect the intestine: viral attack, presence of parasites (worms), intestinal occlusion or torsion, multiple tumors in the intestine... The cause of illness is contamination by hands, dirty cooking utensils, poorly prepared or dirty food. Intestinal disorders need to be treated, especially if diarrhea is frequent, as it can lead to death. If left untreated, inflammatory bowel disease can spread...
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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...
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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...
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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...
The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth
At the end of its second General Assembly, held from 15 to 18 October 2024, the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace sent a message to government officials at all levels, as well as to all Malagasy and all people of goodwill.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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