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Désinfecter ou assainir : quelles différences ?

Disinfect or sanitize: what are the differences?

Lately, we are all obsessed with viruses and bombarded with information on how to protect ourselves from them… Among the advice given, you certainly see 2 terms coming up very often: sanitation and disinfection. But what exactly do they mean? And what is the difference between the 2? We unravel all of this to help you best protect your health and that of your loved ones… Disinfection or sanitation… What are the differences? We speak of “disinfection” when we remove 99.999% of the microorganisms found there from a surface. Among these microorganisms, we can cite viruses, but also microbes, germs,...

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Comprendre et apaiser le burn-out, ou l’épuisement professionnel

Understanding and soothing burn-out, or professional exhaustion

According to a study conducted in Canada in April 2019, 40% of Quebecers say they have already been affected by burnout, or professional exhaustion. The average for the entire country rises to 57%! But what is burnout, sometimes considered "the illness of the century"? How to recognize it? How to soothe it? We talk about it in this article. What is burnout? We hear this term more and more often: burn-out or professional exhaustion. This phenomenon, necessarily linked to work, is not today considered a disease by the WHO . Burnout occurs when a person can no longer cope with their professional life,...

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5 gestes de soins du nez en cas d’allergie

5 nose care procedures in case of allergy

The nose and nasal cavities play a leading role in the human body, hence the importance of taking care of them! A true filter of our lungs, the nose has the function of humidifying and warming the air. And this “filter” must be clean to be effective! It allows us to breathe well and bring oxygen to our body. Nasal hygiene should be a priority in your health routine! At this time of year, many Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis: an inflammation (periodic or not) of the lining of the nose and sinuses, caused by several allergens. Allergies can have...

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La déprime saisonnière : comment l’éviter ?

Seasonal depression: how to avoid it?

The sun sets earlier and earlier, the cold sets in: as winter approaches, moments of depression can appear more and more frequently. From the end of fall until the arrival of spring, many people feel tired, stressed, or even depressed. This is called seasonal depression, or seasonal depression when the symptoms are more severe. What are the reasons that trigger these emotional states and how can we remedy them naturally? The causes of seasonal depression If the precise causes of seasonal depression still remain unclear, it is certain that it is largely linked to the lack of natural light which...

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