Master the art of making medicinal herbal teas with this guide, which complies with the French Pharmacopoeia. Learn how to choose the ideal extraction method for each plant: infusion for flowers, decoction for roots, or maceration for sensitive active ingredients. Discover our expert advice on dosage, rules for blending medicinal herbs, and storage precautions to ensure maximum therapeutic effectiveness.
Hoarse, raspy or completely lost your voice? Discover how to effectively treat hoarseness using natural remedies. From the ever-popular ‘singers’ herb’ (Erysimum) to targeted homeopathic remedies, explore our expert advice and essential hygiene tips to soothe your vocal cords and quickly regain your voice.
Fed up with recurring sore throats? Discover our solutions for effective prevention of tonsillitis. From essential preventive measures to boosting your immune system with royal jelly, propolis and oligotherapy, learn how to protect your throat lining and keep your environment clean so you can enjoy a peaceful winter.
Looking for an effective, natural remedy for a sore throat? Discover our comprehensive guide: cleansing essential oils (thyme, tea tree), soothing plants rich in mucilage (mallow, marshmallow) and gemmotherapy to boost immunity. Learn how to soothe your throat and prevent further episodes using nature’s remedies.
Viral or bacterial tonsillitis? Learn how to identify the type of tonsillitis you have using clinical signs, the Mac Isaac score and the TDR test (Streptatest). Discover the appropriate conventional treatments and how natural remedies can support your recovery for rapid relief.
Discover how gemmotherapy (hawthorn and fig tree buds) can help alleviate anxiety and cardiac or digestive symptoms. A comprehensive guide to managing your stress naturally and gently.
Find out how essential oils (lavender, chamomile, petitgrain) work on the nervous system to relieve anxiety. A comprehensive guide: key compounds, usage tips and essential precautions.
Medicinal plants can offer a useful natural remedy for stress when anxiety is mild to moderate. When chosen and dosed correctly, they help to ease tension, improve sleep and alleviate physical symptoms (such as palpitations, stomach cramps and a knot in the stomach), without the habit-forming effects of some conventional treatments. However, they are not a substitute for medical supervision in cases of severe anxiety, but form part of a holistic approach: a healthy lifestyle, self-awareness, and psychological support where needed.
Did you know that vitamin D is actually a hormone? Discover its crucial impact on the thyroid, libido and insulin, and how even a slight deficiency can disrupt your metabolism and lead to weight gain.
Feeling tired, suffering from muscle aches or feeling low? Nearly 80% of French people are deficient in vitamin D without realising it. Learn how to interpret your blood test results, spot the signs of a deficiency and quickly restore your levels to optimal levels.
Still feeling tired despite getting plenty of rest? Could it be a vitamin D deficiency? Find out how this hormone boosts your mitochondria, regulates your energy levels, and why taking supplements can make all the difference in just 2 to 4 weeks.
Sunlight or supplements: which is the best source of vitamin D? Discover Dr Arnaud’s advice on how to avoid dosage mistakes, optimise absorption with magnesium and vitamin K2, and maintain ideal levels all year round.
Although vitamin D is essential for immunity, bone health and energy levels, a large proportion of the population is deficient in it. Find out how to spot a deficiency, understand its role in hormone regulation and boost your levels naturally.
Cellular ageing, senescence, inflammation and lifestyle: discover how these mechanisms interact, how diet and daily habits influence longevity, and what levers to pull to support cellular health on a daily basis.
Lifestyle, inflammation and cellular senescence: discover how hormesis, physical activity, sleep, natural light and stress management strengthen protective and regenerative mechanisms to support longevity.
Nutrition and cellular senescence: discover how nutrients, antioxidants and metabolic balance influence oxidative stress, inflammation and tissue regeneration capacity for healthier ageing.
Accumulation of senescent cells, immunosenescence, inflammaging and metabolic dysfunction: discover how these mechanisms slow down tissue regeneration and how lifestyle can limit their impact.
Cell senescence, DNA stress, telomeres and oxidative stress: discover how this mechanism protects the body in the short term, but becomes harmful when it becomes established and is accompanied by chronic inflammation.
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, and just a few drops are enough to be effective, provided you choose the right method of administration and dosage. This article details the main ways to use them on a daily basis (skin application, diffusion, baths, oral or rectal administration), recommended dilutions, at-risk populations, and essential precautions to enjoy their benefits while limiting adverse effects.
An essential oil is a highly concentrated liquid extract obtained by distilling aromatic plants. It is rich in active molecules that can be beneficial but also potentially toxic if the correct dilutions, route of administration and duration of use are not observed. This article explains the main types of toxicity (skin irritation, photosensitisation, neuro-, hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity), details general precautions (never apply undiluted to the skin or in the eyes, never inject, caution with children and pregnant women) and the correct response in the event of an accident, as well as storage rules for the safe everyday use of essential oils.