Orthomyxovirus and influenza viral infection The flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory infection caused by viruses Myxovirus influenzae . It manifests itself in the form of seasonal epidemics and affects up to 7 million people in France each winter. The influenza A (the most virulent) is responsible for most epidemics. The large number of patients each year, as well as the sometimes … Read more
In ancient Egypt, papyri almost 5,000 years old indicate the presence of fennel at that time. It is the same for Mesopotamian tablets from Babylon or from Assyria. Quoted and widely used by the Greeks, Arabs and Chinese, fennel also appears in certain botanical literary works of the Middle Ages. This plant has therefore long been considered a … Read more
A medical material, a tinctorial plant but also a spice, turmeric has provided its benefits to men for 3,000 years . This perennial plant, some specimens of which nowadays adorn florists’ shops, is best known for its underground parts which, like ginger, are in fact made up of rhizomes. A little history Turmeric has been known to the … Read more
A number of plant species can be used to accompany your autumn cure. Among them, walnut (Juglans Regia) deserves special attention. First of all, because of the seasonal effect, in keeping with the rhythm of nature. The walnuts ripen in late September to early October. We eat them fresh, then dry them throughout the winter. … Read more
Lemon eucalyptus is a plant native to the Australian continent as well as Madagascar. The Aborigines had in fact always known its powerful antibacterial properties . Lemon eucalyptus was also used to dry out swampy areas in the subtropics. The aborigines of Australia used the sap of the eucalyptus or “gum tree” in direct application on their wounds in order … Read more
The disorder of sexual interest or sexual arousal is characterized by the absence or decrease in sexual interest, initiation of sexual activity, pleasure, thoughts and fantasies; lack of desire for a response; and / or the absence of subjective arousal or physical genital response to sexual, non-genital and / or genital stimulation. The erectile dysfunction , meanwhile, is an inability to … Read more
Caralluma flowers give off such a putrid smell that the Arab nomads nicknamed it qahr al-luhum (carnal sore, abscess). Over time and trade, the plant arrived in the West where its name was Latinized in Caralluma . It is a so-called “succulent” plant: it is capable of storing water in its stems and leaves . In fact, it was traditionally used by the Indians … Read more
Vitamin A This vitamin is present in our body in the form of retinol among others. Unfortunately, these molecules are altered by the oxygen in the air, so it is important to replenish our needs on a daily basis. This vitamin is essential for our visual system and any deficiency could lead to blindness quite quickly, … Read more
First used by the Amerindians of North America for food and therapeutic purposes (to disinfect the urinary tract), the cranberry was then discovered by Europeans, who first used it on board ships that crossed the Atlantic to fight against scurvy , due to its high vitamin C content . A little history As early as the middle of the 19th century, German doctors helped … Read more
Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are acute (sudden) complications of vascular disease , caused by a stop of the blood supply in a brain territory (cerebral infarction or DALY – ischemic) or a rupture of a vessel (hemorrhage). cerebro-meningeal or AVCH – hemorrhagic). They are thus the third leading cause of death in France and the leading cause of disability. Their most common manifestation is hemiplegia (paralysis of a hemibody). What … Read more
Hair loss is a normal phenomenon, especially at the change of season. However, a thinning scalp and hair loss that does not regulate itself are often due to an imbalance in the supply of nutrients. To be strong and beautiful, hair needs need to be nourished from within especially when you notice that you’re losing … Read more
Prostate adenoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common disease in men over the age of 50. It is often the cause of urinary problems that affect the quality of daily life. Although it is difficult to prevent the onset of prostate adenoma, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help reduce discomfort and complications associated with … Read more
Adult acne, microcysts, hormonal acne, blackheads…. Even so, around 50% of 20-40 year-olds are prone to regular outbreaks. Acne affects women more than men, regardless of age. And it’s only natural! Pimples develop under the influence of hormones, a much more regular phenomenon in women. Teenage acne is mainly due to hormones. The sudden increase … Read more
BB cream or CC cream: which should you choose for a flawless complexion? These two hybrid skincare products, halfway between make-up and dermatology, promise an even, luminous complexion. But what’s the difference? How do you know which one is right for you? Find out everything you need to know about choosing between a BB cream … Read more
Cilantro is one of the oldest aromatic herbs in the world . In Antiquity, the Romans were keen on it. The spice appears in more than 70 dishes from the collection of recipes of the gastronomic Roman Apicius . It is mentioned in Sanskrit writings, the Ebers papyrus , the Old Testament … without forgetting its use in China, more than 2000 years ago … This plant, in … Read more
Crohn’s disease is a transmural chronic inflammatory bowel disease . It usually affects the distal ileum and colon , but can occur anywhere in the digestive tract. Symptoms include diarrhea and abdominal pain. Abscesses, internal and external fistulas as well as obstruction of the intestine can occur. Extra-intestinal symptoms, including arthritis, may also occur. A little history The name of Burrill Bernard Crohn quoted thousands … Read more
Our hair is much more than just an aesthetic attribute: it reflects our identity, our state of health and sometimes even our stress levels . Numerous studies show that nutritional imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and oxidative stress are major factors in hair fragility (Pavithra et al., 2015). In almost all cultures, hair has a … Read more
Much more used by popular medicine, milk thistle will have to wait until the beginning of the 16th century before therapists finally take it into consideration . However, from the eighteenth century, the virtues of milk thistle, as diverse as they are, were thrown away by practitioners. Whatever. The twentieth century will restore the image of this repudiated plant. A little history The name milk thistle … Read more
It’s a fact. Consumers are more and more demanding about the quality of the products they buy. For example, more and more of us are adopting organic products to take care of our body , and more particularly our skin. Likewise, manufacturers are also committing to formulas based on natural ingredients, more respectful of the body… and of the environment ! The soaps surgras are part … Read more
As everyone knows, lemon is a citrus fruit, a word whose etymological roots directly refer to its pungent and sour flavor . In the fifth century BC, Sophocles referred to the orange and the lemon under the same name of “golden apples” ( which for a long time suggested that these two fruits could indeed have some relation with apples. from … Read more