Naturopathy

It is common to differentiate naturopathy from allopathy, in that the first technique does not use any product that is not derived from the natural order.

Naturopathy never dispenses a patient to follow or continue treatment by medication, but it offers in parallel natural physical and emotional alternatives to help the person.

Thus we find among the methods used by the naturopath:

=> the herbal treatments: herbal medicine, aromatherapy, Bach flower;

=> the water-based treatments: thalassotherapy, spa;

=> massage therapy;

=> energy treatments: reflexology;

=> dietetics...

What is Naturopathy ?

Naturopathy: primarily holistic therapy

The basic principle of naturopathy is that any physical problem can not be cured permanently if you do not see the cause.

Example: take a medication for a migraine will remove the physical problem but not necessarily remove the cause.

A migraine that is repeated can have many causes:

=> Psychosomatic: in this case, we must find the trigger (emotional shock, poorly managed stress, etc.);

=> Liver: intolerance to certain foods (chocolate, sausages, alcohol): naturopath then proposes a liver cleanse by using multiple plants or reflexology massages;

=> hormonal: women may have migraines in premenstrual period or at other times of the cycle. It may be helpful to talk to a gynecologist, a change in hormonal treatment or pill, can have good results;

=> vascular;

=> hereditary.

The history

Assuming that a disease can have many causes, the naturopath will consider each possibility and will lead an interview called history with each patient, which will allow him to study the patient's condition and his lifestyle habits.

This approach of the individual as a whole - or holistic approach - often leads to improvements in the overall balance of the individual and towards wellness.

Do no harm

Another basic principle of naturopathy: first, do no harm:

=> it does not include invasive techniques;

=> for example, if manual reflexology techniques (acupressure, shiatsu, reflexology) belong to the field of naturopathy, acupuncture that uses needles, in fact not even if it is part of natural medicine.

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Hydropower

Hydropower or hydroelectric energy uses the potential energy of water flows (rivers, waterfalls, ocean currents, etc.). The kinetic energy of the water stream is converted into mechanical energy by a turbine, and then into electrical energy by a generator.

Hydropower is the first renewable source and the third general source of electricity production in the world (16.3% in 2011) behind the coal (40.6%) and gas (22.2%).

Categories of plants

A hydroelectric plant consists of a water retention (taking "over water" or dam) and a production facility.

Gravity stations

Gravity stations take advantage of the water flow and altitude. They can be classified according to the turbine flow and height of fall. There are three types of gravity stations (listed here in order of importance in the hydraulic mix):

- Over water centrals use the flow of a river and provide basic energy produced "over water" and immediately injected on the water system.

- the sluice central in large rivers with relatively steep as the Rhine or the Rhone, dams on the river or a canal parallel to the river causing suites of HF waterfalls that do not disturb the whole valley through parallel dikes to river.

- lakes central (or central of high falls) are also associated with a water reservoir created by a dam.

Therapeutic Research

Therapeutic research is the discipline that helps develop evidence upon which is based the development and use of drugs and medical devices.

Framed by a methodology, ethics and stringent legislation, therapeutic research conducts studies in general practice, in hospitals and in accredited public or private research facilities.

It uses a scientific approach based on clinical tests.

Although clinical tests of drugs are most widespread, clinical research may also focus on understanding the mechanisms of the disease or the development of new preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic techniques.

Skip the laboratory to the human

It all starts with "preclinical research" performed by academic or pharmaceutical laboratories, on biological models (in vitro tests) or animals (in vitro tests). When the researchers believe they have found a potentially effective treatment, it goes to the next stage of "Clinical Research" or search in humans. it is rigorous and objective comparison, in patients, the promising new treatment to the best known treatments.

Treatments can be drugs or medical devices (implanted devices, prosthetics, etc...).

Is the experimentation in humans necessary?

Although the tests in vitro or in animal models provide valuable information in the early stages of research, only tests on humans can confirm that the results obtained in these steps are transferable to humans. Clinical tests are therefore needed and required before to place new treatments on the market.

Allergies

The allergy results from an inadequate reaction of the body after contact with substances encountered in everyday life. There are two types of allergies: immediate allergy and delayed allergy.

Immediate allergy

The immediate allergy develops if there is a genetic predisposition. This is called "atopy". Immediate allergy takes different forms, depending on the responsible allergen. This allergen can be aerial (in the atmosphere), alimentary, medical or professional.

Allergic reaction may be:

- breathing (occasional or daily rhinitis, asthma);

- ocular (conjunctivitis);

- cutaneous (atopic eczema or hives outbreaks);

- edematous, corresponding to swelling most often located on the face (lips, eyelids) and can also affect the mucous membranes of the throat (angioedema)...;

- generalized (anaphylaxis with a major life-threatening and requires emergency treatment with epinephrine).

The delayed allergy

The delayed allergy can affect everyone. It primarily targets the skin on which a dermatitis appears in contact of responsible allergen. This is called contact dermatitis.

What causes allergies?

The causes of air and food allergies are multiple.

The causes of air allergies

Air allergies affect mainly the nose, bronchi and eyes.

The main allergens responsible for allergies are:

- mites: they constitute about 90% of the dust in your home. Microscopic, they love the heat (above 20 °C) and humidity;

- pets: they are sources of allergenic proteins in their sebaceous glands, their sweat glands (dogs and cats) or in their urine (rodents);

- pollens, whose flowering seasons vary depending on the geographical distribution of plants. Only pollen carried by the wind are allergenic. Air pollution increases their aggressiveness;

- mold: they multiply in contact with a moist atmosphere (bathroom, kitchen, in case of water leakage);

- cockroaches: housed in the cracks, at the rear of the appliance, they come out preferably overnight;

- latex: its allergenic proteins are dispersed into the ambient air.

The causes of food allergies

The causes of food allergies vary depending on eating habits and should be explored with your doctor.

In children, the most common allergens in question are:

- milk;

- egg;

- peanuts;

- nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds,...).

In adults, food allergies are often linked to consumption of certain fruits (apple, pear, plum, peach, apricot, strawberry). Cross allergies are common with pollens (birch), condiments, spices, exotic fruits (banana, kiwi) and nuts, and wheat flour. Cooking, storage, peeling foods can also play a role.