Monks, bladders, bassinets, heated bricks… the hot water bottle is the worthy heir of these objects whose function was to keep warm. And yes, there was a time when electric heaters and reversible air-conditioning were the stuff of science fiction! Today, the hot water bottle has evolved, and despite the fact that our homes are … Read more
A veritable chemical powerhouse of our body, the liver performs hundreds of functions and its optimal functioning is one of the pillars of our health. Constantly in high demand, we have every interest in taking care of our liver on a daily basis. Simple gestures can contribute in particular. To drink a lot of water Sufficient hydration is essential to allow … Read more
Spring is already here… Have you noticed it? Listen to the playful discussions of the sparrows, lean over and watch the vegetation change carefully, but surely. Our almond trees are already adorned with their flowers, the first buds are conscientiously growing, and gently, with muffled steps, nature emerges from its winter torpor. And you ? What’s going on inside … Read more
Intestinal parasitosis or intestinal worms , despite its frequency in children (70 to 80% of children would one day or another be infected with Enterobius vermicularis or pinworm), is rarely considered by the medical profession. While our grandmothers used to deworm their cherubs regularly, it seems that it has gone out of fashion… However, intestinal parasites are the cause of many disorders : disturbed … Read more
With the approach of spring, advertisements extolling the merits of liver-draining plants are indeed beginning to flow. The choice of a plant is not the result of chance or of a few readings found here and there on the net. Each plant has specific properties. These depend in particular on the active ingredients that compose it, and knowledge of your … Read more
The figures are astonishing: 9 million French people develop cold sores each year! Depending on the country, 50 to 90% of the population is infected with this virus! By the age of 4, 75% of children have already been in contact with this highly contagious virus. What is herpes? Herpes labialis or cold sore is a benign condition for the … Read more
Since 21 December, the date of the Winter Solstice, the days have been getting progressively longer. Little by little, renewal will set in and lead us gently into spring. But for the time being, low temperatures, humidity and low light levels are putting our bodies to the test. In this article, you can find out … 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
The sleep is one of the pillars of our health. However, many are those who suffer from disorders (1 French in 5). From severe insomnia to interrupted and poor quality rest , including repetitive difficulty falling asleep, the range of symptoms is wide. Many become fatalistic in the face of this serious problem, and end up “getting used to it” as best they can, accumulating an increasingly important sleep debt . What … 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
Omega 6 (linoleic acid) and omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid) polyunsaturated fatty acids are essential because our bodies cannot synthesise them. Omega 6 is found in certain vegetable oils, meat, fish, eggs, butter and cheese, while omega 3 is found in certain vegetable oils, oily fish, chia seeds, flax seeds and purslane. Omega 6 promotes inflammation … Read more
In the absence of any specific treatment for chikungunya, aromatherapy is emerging as an interesting complementary solution to offer protection against the mosquito vector. Essential oils, known for their anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant properties, offer a natural response to certain chronic symptoms. After a brief overview of the management of this disease, we will detail the … Read more
In these sunny days at difficult to sustain temperatures, staying hydrated is the first health advice given. If we insist so much during the summer season on the hydration of organisms, it is because the risks involved are unfortunately known and too frequent. So it is especially of young children and the elderly that we … Read more
Sleep plays an essential role in our well-being. Yet many people have difficulty falling asleep or suffer from sleep disorders. Rather than turning to sleeping pills, which often come with side effects, medicinal plants offer a natural and effective alternative. In this article, discover the best medicinal plants to help you fall asleep and improve … Read more
Cleansing the nose should be as much a part of our daily routine as any other act of bodily hygiene. But few of us actually do it. Too restrictive? A cultural barrier? Or a question of habit? Nasal hygiene, which is mainly practised by infants, is a simple gesture with numerous benefits. It prevents and … Read more
Thanks to their highly potent active molecules, essential oils make an effective contribution to curbing ENT disorders, which are very common and the cause of many of our ailments. They are one of the main reasons for consulting a doctor. We often tend to play them down and wait for them to go away… But … Read more
Gastroenteritis, commonly known as ‘gastro‘, is an illness that affects the digestive system. Characterised mainly by inflammation of the intestinal or stomach mucosa, this infection manifests itself through symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. The variability of these symptoms, which often have a sudden onset but short duration (2 to 3 … Read more
Once the cold has set in, your eyes are glistening, your speech is slurred, your sinuses and throat are clogged with mucus, your voice is nasally, your head feels like it weighs a ton and you’ve eaten your third pack of tissues, what can you do to relieve the discomfort and fatigue? There are a … Read more
To effectively dislodge intestinal parasites, many remedies are effective. You just need to combine them well and act over the long term on a regular basis. However, be sure to deworm every two to three months, or better yet every month at the time of the full moon. Choose your foods for intestinal worms: Certain … Read more
For several weeks now, an appeal from Professor Joyeux, oncologist and surgeon at the Montpellier Cancer Institute, has been circulating on the Internet. The latter is alerting us to the recent report by the High Council for Public Health, which recommends mass vaccination in schools against papillomavirus (HPV), and lowering the vaccination age to 9 … Read more