Turó Park Medical offers some tips for how to “weather” changing seasons, temperatures and levels of moisture in the air so that your skin can look its best. Take advantage of beauty sleep You can add back moisture to the air (and your skin) by sleeping with a humidifier at night in your bedroom or …
Antibiotics Do you know that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first natural antibiotic, in 1928 and that sometimes the term antibiotic (which means “opposing life”) is used to refer to any substance used against microbes!? What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are a commonly prescribed type of medication that combat bacteria. Antibiotics are powerful medicines that fight …
Summer is the perfect time to switch to flip-flops, but did you know it’s also the right time to change your diet? Being outdoors more often—and sweating—ups your risk for health problems such as dehydration, skin sensitivities, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The simple (and delicious) solution? Eat local, in-season fruits. Their nutrients are at …
Living with a food intolerance or allergy can be a huge hassle. So it’s surprising how many people think they have sensitivities to certain foods — and alter their lives accordingly — when they really never did a single test to be sure of their convictions. Some very real and potentially life-threatening food allergies appear …
What is Prognathism? Prognathism refers to a protruding jaw. It is also called an extended chin or Habsburg jaw. The condition is usually a sign of an underlying condition. Talk to your doctor if you suspect your jaw is protruding. Recognizing Prognathism You have mandibular prognathism if your bottom jaw extends further out than it …
Hello TPMC Family! This month’s as part of our workshop series we will be talking about Acupuncture. On January 25th you are welcome to join us from 11:00h – 13:00h on our FREE Workshop here at Turó Park Medical Center. Our guest will be the Acupuncturist and Physiotherapist Cyril Alonso and he will answer questions …
We are looking for a Nurse! The Turó Park Medical Center is located in Barcelona’s Zona Alta district and offers an international team of top doctors in Barcelona. We offer a range of specialist medical care including general medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, speech therapy, travel vaccinations, ENT consultancy, orthodontics, cardiology, gynecology, blood tests, dentistry and cosmetic …
Prick tests detect if you have any allergies When springtime comes it is very common to notice symptoms such as; mucus, itchy nose, throat or eyes, sneezing, and inflammation, among many others, which indicates we are allergic to some environmental substance. If you have these or other symptoms like hives, rash, breathing difficulty or any …
Stress, digestive problems, circulatory, fatigue, overweight, sleep disturbance, moods … The nutritional deficiencies or excesses are reflected in the skin, body and face. Nutrition, together with plastic surgery and cosmetics, an necessary aspect to achieve harmony and beauty. Concepts such as dermo-nutrition (care of the skin through food) or nutrition (basic substances and with specific …
It’s Flu season, time for the Flu shot! Influenza is also called the flu. It’s an infection that causes a fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches, and sometimes earaches or sinus problems. The flu is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. What’s the Flu Vaccine? Health experts recommend that …