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My short videos from Instagram and TikTok, gathered in one place. Each comes with a short summary, and the full breakdown of some of the topics can be found in the articles.

Migraine: the aura, painkillers and when triptans step in

What happens in the brain during migraine with aura, when ibuprofen or naproxen are enough, when prescription triptans are needed, and what clinical data says about magnesium and vitamin B2 for frequent attacks.

TikTok · August 5, 2026TikTok

Your phone in the bathroom: a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids

A 2025 study links scrolling on the toilet to a 46% higher risk of hemorrhoids because of prolonged sitting. What hemorrhoids are and what the pharmacy offers, from topical creams to flavonoids.

TikTok · June 22, 2026TikTok

Cold sores: the first tingle is your chance

What clinical data shows about aciclovir and penciclovir when applied at the first symptoms of a cold sore, and why hydrocolloid patches support healing through a moist environment.

TikTok · June 16, 2026TikTok

Dermocosmetics and skin care

Same SPF does not mean same protection: texture decides

Milk for oily skin, lotion as the universal choice, cream for dry skin. Why the texture of your sunscreen changes the real-world protection at the very same SPF.

TikTok · June 1, 2026TikTok

5 food and drug combinations that change the effect

Grapefruit with statins, dairy with tetracyclines, gluten with levothyroxine, vitamin K foods with warfarin and coffee with ciprofloxacin. What FDA data shows and why your pharmacist needs to know what you eat with your medicines.

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Supplements and vitamins

Glucosamine for osteoarthritis: the form decides whether it works

Meta-analyses show an effect for glucosamine sulfate 1500 mg daily in knee osteoarthritis, while the hydrochloride form barely works. How to judge the result after about 3 months and why no supplement replaces movement.

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Heavy legs in the evening and night cramps: a signal from your veins, not fatigue

Up to 30% of women have chronic venous insufficiency without suspecting it. What studies show about class I and II compression stockings, diosmin with hesperidin and horse chestnut gel.

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Dermocosmetics and skin care

Sunburn: what actually helps after the beach

What the data shows about dexpanthenol, aloe vera and diclofenac gel for sunburn, and why yogurt is a myth.

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Herbs and phytotherapy

Turmeric without black pepper is barely absorbed

Curcumin passes through the body almost unabsorbed, and piperine from black pepper raises its absorption many times over. What the data shows for joint complaints and why both spices are stopped before a planned operation.

Instagram · September 17, 2026Instagram

Dermocosmetics and skin care

Niacinamide: the five actions of one skincare ingredient

It regulates sebum, brightens pigmentation, strengthens the skin barrier and softens fine lines, backed by decades of research. What to look for on the label when choosing a serum.

Instagram · August 31, 2026Instagram

Herbs and phytotherapy

Rosehip: about 8 to 10 times more vitamin C than lemon

426 mg of vitamin C per 100 g and GOPO, the galactolipid for which studies in knee osteoarthritis report reduced pain. Why ready-made syrup is often full of sugar and which forms suit better.

Instagram · August 26, 2026Instagram

The four types of mouthwash and the problem each one solves

Chlorhexidine rinse is for short use after dental procedures, the fluoride one strengthens enamel, and the one with essential oils reduces plaque. Why the choice follows the need, not the advert.

Instagram · August 24, 2026Instagram

Dermocosmetics and skin care

Peptides in cosmetics: the three types and what they do

Signal, carrier and neurotransmitter peptides, and how they send messages to the cells. Why they suit sensitive skin and people who do not tolerate retinol.

Instagram · September 1, 2026Instagram

Mother and child

Frequent sniffles after starting kindergarten are not a weak immunity

In the first months of kindergarten a child meets dozens of new viruses and the immune system trains. What really builds children's immunity and what place vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D have when the paediatrician recommends them.

Instagram · September 8, 2026Instagram