In winter, it is difficult for the body to synthesize vitamin D, which can lead to many health problems (depression, poor absorption of calcium and phosphate, increase in autoimmune diseases, etc.) Insufficient exposure to sunlight predisposes to vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency induces disturbances in bone mineralization, leading to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults […]
THE GREAT chamomiLE (Tanacetum Parthenium L.) Where did she come from? The large chamomile is part of the family of asteraceae, it is known since ancient times as a plant with multiple beneficial properties. It has always been used for its antipyretic properties as its English name “feverfew” suggests, as well as for diseases such […]
Originally from the lakes of Chad, and currently grown in basins, spirulina is particularly recommended for its nutrient richness. There are four families of algae: green (Chlorophyceae), brown (Phaeophyceae), red (Rhodophyceae) and blue (Cyanophyceae). Presentation: Blue algae tend to be terrestrial and very small. Cyanophyceae are first and foremost prokaryotic bacteria. They play an important […]
LE CURCUMA (Curcuma longa L.) Where did he come from? Turmeric is part of the Zingiberaceae family. A small cousin of ginger, it is used for its taste and therapeutic virtues in Asia. Considered the most potent natural anti-inflammatory, it is the subject of increasing interest in the West for its anti-oxidant properties as well […]
ARTICHOKE (Cynara scolymus L.) Where did he come from? The artichoke perfectly illustrates the importance of the synergy of the constituents in herbal medicine. Indeed, not all pharmacological experiments using a single component of the artichoke leaf have been able to find the different properties of the artichoke. Only an extract from a double water […]
THE GINSENG (Panax Ginseng C. A. Meyer) Where did he come from? Ginseng is part of the araliaceae family. The quality of cultivation and extraction, as well as traceability and standardization, is of paramount importance for a plant as well known as ginseng. Indeed, the controls of the specialties containing this plant often leave something […]
We have been delaying and moving our watches for almost half an hour now during seasonal changes. This usual act eventually became completely mores and thus became a kind of custom; especially for generations who have experienced only this biannual time change. Therefore, they never perceived the world at the natural rhythm of its authentic […]
Stress is a natural reaction; it is a set of physical and physiological reactions of the body, in the face of a particular situation, which is said to be stressful. It can affect everyone, usually over a short period of time.Stress is triggered by situations that represent a “danger” to the individual. These stress situations […]
What is a coronavirus? Before you understand what a coronavirus is, it is important to know what a virus is and how it works. A virus is called microbiology: a mandatory cellular parasite.It does not show itself with the naked eye and cannot be cultivated. There are “naked” and “wrapped” viruses: Naked viruses have a […]
After summer and sun exposures, teenagers, but not only, sometimes suffer from acne flare-ups a few weeks after returning from vacation. What causes acne? Acne is an inflammatory skin reaction.Stress and hormones are important factors that can lead to the development of pimples. Your body responds to stress by producing more cortisol (the stress hormone), […]
What is Mycotherapy? Mycotherapy is therapy using the fungal kingdom; that is, mushrooms, as medicinal elements. This term was coined by Researchers at Hifas da Terra in 2006 and since then it has been used worldwide to refer to therapy with fungi (or fractions of them) for health, prevention and integrative therapeutic support in various […]
THE GENTIANE (Gentiana lutea L.) Where did she come from? The therapeutic properties of gentian depend as much on the quality as on the amount of active ingredients present in the herbal product used. In order to obtain the integrity and completeness of these fragile molecules, it is necessary to carry out a double water […]
